The Knesset Legal Adviser is the chief legal adviser of the Knesset and heads its Legal Department. The adviser provides legal advice to the Speaker of the Knesset, Knesset committees and members of the Knesset, assists with legislative proceedings, and represents the Knesset in legal matters.
The position was formally regulated by a 2000 amendment to the Knesset Law, 1994. The adviser is appointed by the Speaker, with the approval of the House Committee, from candidates recommended by a public committee. Candidates must meet the qualifications required for appointment to the Supreme Court of Israel and are subject to restrictions on political activity. The term of office is five years.
List of Knesset Legal Advisers Sources: #ImageNameTerm of office 1 Tzvi Inbar 1980–2001 2 Anna Schneider 2001–20053 Nurit Elstein 2005–2010 4 Eyal Yinon 2010–20205 Sagit Afik 2020–incumbent
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