TBMM's New Presidential Council Members Officially Confirmed: Critical Steps Taken in the Legislative Process

ANKARA – The members of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Presidential Council, who will undertake critical duties in the new legislative term, have been officially announced with Decision No. 1453 of the TBMM, published in the Official Gazette dated June 14, 2025. Following the elections held during the 96th Session of the TBMM General Assembly on June 12, 2025, the deputies appointed to the positions of Deputy Speakers, Clerk Members, and Administrative Chief Officers have been determined. These significant appointments are of great importance for the more effective and orderly functioning of the Assembly's legislative processes.

Duties and Importance of the Presidential Council

The TBMM Presidential Council plays a central role in the functioning of Turkey's legislative body. Operating in accordance with the Assembly's Rules of Procedure, this Council performs a series of critical duties, including presiding over General Assembly meetings, ensuring that draft laws, motions, and other texts submitted to the Assembly are processed, determining the legislative calendar, and overseeing the Assembly's administrative and financial affairs. The impartial and effective functioning of the Council is vital for the healthy progression of the legislative process and the preservation of a democratic debate environment.

The Presidential Council consists of the Speaker of the TBMM, Deputy Speakers, Clerk Members, and Administrative Chief Officers. Deputy Speakers preside over General Assembly meetings in the absence of the TBMM Speaker, ensuring the uninterrupted continuation of the legislative process. Clerk Members undertake bureaucratic and technical duties such as organizing Assembly minutes and recording voting procedures, while Administrative Chief Officers are responsible for managing the Assembly's administrative affairs, ensuring security, and maintaining order. The deputies elected to these positions are considered an indicator of proportional representation among parties and the level of consensus within the Assembly.

Election Process and the Profile of the New Term

In the elections held on June 12, 2025, deputies from various political parties gained the right to be represented in the Presidential Council. According to the list published in the Official Gazette, Ankara Deputy Tekin Bingöl (Republican People's Party - CHP) was appointed as a Deputy Speaker, alongside deputies from Istanbul (Nationalist Movement Party - MHP), Şanlıurfa (Justice and Development Party - AK PARTİ), and Van (Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party - DEM PARTİ) who were also among the other significant names elected to the same position. This distribution allows for the representation of different political views in the conduct of legislative activities.

With the completion of the elections and the publication of the results in the Official Gazette, the TBMM aims to approach its intensive legislative agenda with a more organized structure. The new members of the Presidential Council will serve in positions that will directly impact the Assembly's performance and the quality of legislation in the upcoming period. Especially in this period of high societal expectations, it is of great importance for the Council to operate with principles of transparency, impartiality, and efficiency.

Official Confirmation: The published Decision No. 1453 confirms that the election of the TBMM Presidential Council members has been duly completed, and the respective deputies have officially commenced their duties. This decision documents a routine but vital process of the legislative organ, one of the fundamental elements of Turkey's democratic functioning.

For access to all decisions and names in the Official Gazette, please visit: Official Gazette - June 14, 2025