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Majlis Al-Aayan (Senate)

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARLIAMENTARY CHAMBER

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Parliament name (generic / translated) Majlis Al-Umma / National Assembly Parliamentary building
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Structure of parliament Bicameral
Chamber name (generic / translated) Majlis Al-Aayan / Senate
Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) Majlis Al-Nuwaab / House of Representatives
Affiliation to the IPU Yes
Affiliation date(s) 1964 -
LEADERSHIP
President

Faisal El-Fayez (M) 

Notes Appointed on 25 Oct. 2015, re-appointed on 27 Sep. 2016.
Secretary General Khaled Al-Louzi (M) 
COMPOSITION
Members (statutory / current number) 65 / 65
PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN

Percentage of women
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Women (current number) 10 (15.38%)
Mode of designation appointed 65
Notes Appointed by the King.
Term 4 years
Last renewal dates 27 September 2016
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Address Majlis Al-Aayan
House of Parliament
P.O. Box 72
AMMAN 11118
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Phone (9626) 566 4121
Fax (9626) 562 1782
E-mail info@senate.jo
Website http://www.parliament.jo
http://www.senate.jo/

This page was last updated on 29 September 2016
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