The Austrian Parliament has two chambers, the National Council and the Federal Council. Together they represent the legislative power. The Federal Assembly is composed of the 183 Members of the National Council and the 60 Members of the Federal Council. It meets every six years for the swearing-in of the Federal President.
National Council Members have the right to form parliamentary groups if they belong to the same party soliciting votes. Formation of a parliamentary group entails certain parliamentary rights and gives rise to a money claim to finance the group’s activities.
The administrative branch of Parliament ensures that day to day business in Parliament is running smoothly and without interruptions.
