National Transitional Legislative Assembly of Liberia - Responsibilities

Responsibilities

According to the 2003 peace agreement, the responsibilities of the National Transitional Legislative Assembly were to:

1) Function as a legislative body.
2) Approve the policies and programs of the National Transitional Government of Liberia (NTGL) for implementation by the cabinet.
3) Encourage and support the emergence of a new democratic space, particularly in the areas of human rights and freedom of expression.