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Parliament name Majles More photos  >>> Structure of parliament Bicameral Chamber name (generic / translated) Majles Addawla / State Council Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) Majles A'Shura / Consultative Council Affiliation to the IPU Yes Affiliation date(s) 2008 - LEADERSHIP President Yahya bin Mahfoudh Al Manthri (M)  Notes Elected on 8 March 2004. Secretary General Sheikh Khalid bin Salim Al-Saidi (M)  COMPOSITION Members (statutory / current number) 85 / 85 PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN More statistics  >>> Women (current number) 14 (16.47%) Mode of designation appointed 85 Notes 84 members and the Chairman, who also has the right to vote. They all are appointed by Royal Decree. Term 4 years Last renewal dates 7 November 2015 (View details) CONTACT INFORMATION Address Majles Addawla P.O. Box 59 Postal Code 133 Muscat Sultanat d'Oman (Export mailing lists) Phone (968) 24 85 58 38 24 85 56 41 Fax (968) 24 85 57 57 E-mail international@statecouncil.om Website http://www.statecouncil.om/

Parliament name Majles Structure of parliament Bicameral Chamber name (generic / translated) Majles Addawla / State Council Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) Majles A'Shura / Consultative Council LEGAL FRAMEWORK Electoral law 1 January 1997 Royal Decree 1997 Mode of designation appointed 85 Constituencies N/A (members are appointed) Voting system : N/A (members are appointed) Voter requirements N/A (members are appointed) CANDIDATES Eligibility - Omani nationality by origin; - Age: 40 years and over; - Persons of high esteem and good reputation and has a suitable work experience. Members of the State Council shall be selected from the following categories: - Former ministers and under secretaries or those of similar status; - Former ambassadors; - Former senior judges; - People of competence and expertise in the fields of science, literature, and culture, in addition to academicians of university colleges and institutes of higher education; - Notable figures and businessmen; - Persons who have accomplished noble services for the country. - Whoever is deemed fit by His Majesty the Sultan for membership of the Majlis and may not fit any of the above categories. Disqualification: - Conviction of any offence of dishonesty unless otherwise granted judicial pardon. Incompatibilities - Members of the Consultative Council - Holders of public post. - Membership of military bodies or security apparatus, unless two years have passed since retirement or resignation at the time of registration. Candidacy requirements N/A (members are appointed)

Parliament name Majles Structure of parliament Bicameral Chamber name (generic / translated) Majles Addawla / State Council Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) Majles A'Shura / Consultative Council BACKGROUND Dates of election / renewal (from/to) 7 November 2015 Timing and scope of renewal Not applicable: members appointed by Royal Decree. All 84 members were appointed by Royal Decree No. 47/2015 effective as of 7 November 2015. The number of members has increased from 83 to 85, including Chairman Yahya bin Mahfoudh Al Manthri, who retains his post by virtue of the Royal Decree announcing his first appointment. STATISTICS Voter turnout Distribution of votes Distribution of seats Distribution of seats according to sex Men Women Percent of women 72 13 15.29% Distribution of seats according to age Distribution of seats according to profession Comments Source: State Council (15.11.2015, 17.02.2016, 04.04.2016)

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