| Parliament name |
House of Assembly |
| Structure of parliament |
Unicameral |
| LEGAL FRAMEWORK |
| Electoral Law |
1 January 1900
|
| Mode of designation |
directly elected 15
appointed 6
other 2 |
| Constituencies |
15 single-member constituencies. |
| Voting system |
Majority:
Single member plurality systems ("first past the post").
Vacancies arising between general elections are filled through by elections or appointment within 90 days.
Voting is not compulsory. |
| Voter requirements |
- age: 18 years
- British Commonwealth citizenship
- ordinary domicile or residence in the country during the preceding 12 months
- disqualifications: insanity, undischarged bankruptcy, death sentence or imprisonment exceeding 12 months, allegiance to a foreign State |
| CANDIDATES |
| Eligibility |
Qualified electors
- age: 21 years
- British Commonwealth citizenship
- ability to speak and read the English language
|
| Incompatibilities |
- judges of the Supreme Court
- public servants
- persons having an interest in a government contract
- members of the armed or police forces
- ministers of religion (may at the same time be Senators but not Representatives) |
| Candidacy requirements |
- support of six electors of the constituency
- deposit of EC$500, reimbursed if candidate obtains at least 1/8 of the votes cast |
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