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Section 146: Sittings and recess periods

Constitution of Zimbabwe

Each House of Parliament determines the time and duration of its sittings, other than its first sitting, and its periods of recess, but—

    (a) the President may summon Parliament at any time to conduct special business;

    (b) no more than one hundred and eighty days may elapse between the sittings of a House.

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Insight: Parliamentary Autonomy with Presidential Oversight

This provision balances self-governance with accountability by giving Houses control over their schedules while preventing excessive inactivity. The 180-day maximum between sittings ensures Parliament can't indefinitely suspend operations, while the Presidential summons power creates a mechanism for addressing urgent national matters outside regular sessions.