Gemeentendag (The Dutch Republic)

The Gemeentendag (Dutch for Council of the Municipalities) is the unicameral parliament of the Republic of the Netherlands. It holds the sole legislative power in the state, has to confirm the proposed budget and elects the Prime Minister and President. Its President, currently Khadija Arib, holds the third most senior office of the Republic and acts as replacement for the Prime Minister should there be no Vice Prime Minister available, making this office an important stepping stone in Dutch political careers.