Senate (Equatorial Guinea)
Senate Senado | |
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Type | |
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Structure | |
Seats | 70 members (55 elected, 15 appointed) |
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Political groups |
Government (69)[note 1]
Opposition (1)
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Elections | |
Party-list proportional representation | |
Meeting place | |
Malabo |
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Administrative divisions (provinces) |
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The Senate is the upper house of the Parliament of Equatorial Guinea.
History
The Senate was established following constitutional reforms approved in a referendum in 2011 and enacted in February 2012.[1] The first elections were held in May 2013.
Membership
The Senate has 70 members, of which 55 are elected and 15 are appointed by the President.[2]
Notes
- ↑ Includes 15 unelected representatives appointed by the president.
References
- ↑ Equatorial Guinea Citizens To Elect Members Of Senate, House Of Representatives And Municipalities On Upcoming Elections Archived 2013-06-28 at Archive.is KSFY, 24 May 2013
- ↑ Election Profile IFES
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