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Majlis Mesyuarat Negara (Legislative Council)

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARLIAMENTARY CHAMBER

Parliament name (generic / translated) Majlis Mesyuarat Negara / Legislative Council
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Structure of parliament Unicameral
Affiliation to the IPU No
Affiliation date(s)
LEADERSHIP
President Abdul Rahman (M) 
Notes Speaker: Mr. Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib, elected on 11 Feb. 2015.
Secretary General Haji Asar (M) 
Notes Secretary General: Mr. Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Jaya Dato Paduka Awang Haji Judin bin Haji Asar
COMPOSITION
Members (statutory / current number) 45 / 33
PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN


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Women (current number) 3 (9.09%)
Mode of designation appointed 20
other 13
Notes - Appointed members: the Speaker, two titled persons, seven prominent citizens in public service and various fields of endeavour, and eight representatives from four districts.
- Other: The Sultan, the Crown Prince and Cabinet ministers (currently 11) who are ex officio members.

The Constitution provides that the Legislative Council should consist of not more than 45 members as follows:
- Up to 30 people appointed by the Sultan from ex officio members (Cabinet Ministers), titled people, and prominent citizens in public service and various fields of endeavour.
- Up to 15 representatives from the country's four districts: Brunei and Muara (up to seven members), Belait (up to three), Tutong (up to three) and Temburong (up to two).
In addition, the Sultan and the Crown Prince are ex officio members.
Term 5 years
Last renewal dates 13 January 2017
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Address Majlis Mesyuarat Negara
Legislative Council
Council of State Department
Prime Minister's Office
Jalan Kebangsaan BB3910
Brunei Darussalam
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Phone (673) 238 05 01
238 05 03
Fax (673) 238 55 11
238 55 00
E-mail judin.asar@jmm.gov.bn
Website
http://www.majlis-mesyuarat.gov.bn

ELECTORAL SYSTEM

Parliament name (generic / translated) Majlis Mesyuarat Negara / Legislative Council
Structure of parliament Unicameral
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Electoral law
Mode of designation appointed 20
other 13
Constituencies Not applicable-members appointed by the King
Voting system : Not applicable-members appointed by the King
Voter requirements Not applicable-members appointed by the King
CANDIDATES
Eligibility - Âge : 21 ans
- citoyens de Brunéi Darussalam
Incompatibilities informations pas disponibles
Candidacy requirements informations pas disponibles

LAST ELECTIONS

Parliament name (generic / translated) Majlis Mesyuarat Negara / Legislative Council
Structure of parliament Unicameral
BACKGROUND
Dates of election / renewal (from/to) 13 January 2017
Timing and scope of renewal (not applicable)
(not applicable)
STATISTICS
Voter turnout
Distribution of votes
Distribution of seats
Distribution of seats according to sex
Men

Women

Percent of women
30

3

9.09%
Distribution of seats according to age
Distribution of seats according to profession
Comments
Source: Legislative Council (17.01.2017)

This page was last updated on 12 September 2018
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