To wrap up Women’s Month, we invited Senator Pulcharia Teul to the St. Benedict Butterflies Girls Club weekly meeting. Senator Pulcharia did a great job explaining the Government system of Belize, and her role and responsibilities as a Senator.
Belize is a parliamentary democracy within the British Commonwealth and is made up of three branches, the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. The Executive Branch includes the Governor General, who represents Queen Elizabeth, the Prime Minister, and the cabinet. The Judicial Branch included the Chief Justice and Supreme Court The Legislative Branch is made up of 13 Senators. The ruling party appoints seven Senators, three are appointed by the opposition, and the Church, Unions, and Business sectors each appoint one Senator. Senator Pulcharia was appointed by the current administration that took office in January 2008. She is one 5 female Senators and is serving a two-year term.
She also discussed the Belize Constitution and focused on the Rights of the Child. Senator Pulcharia talked about the importance of staying in school, and respecting your peers and teachers. She also touched on leadership and the importance of working together and friendship among women.
Senator Pulcharia is a great example of a positive female role model and leader, and it was great to have her visit with St. Benedict Butterflies.
Read more about the government system of Belize here.
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