| 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) |
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| LEADERSHIP |
| President |
Abdul Rahman (M)
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| 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)
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| 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
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