Saudi Arabia

The Majlis Al-Shoura shall be constituted. Its law shall determine the structure of its formation, the method by which it exercises its special powers and the selection of its members. The King shall have the right to dissolve the Majlis Al-Shoura and re-form it. (Basic Law, Art. 68)

… Shura Council shall be established to exercise the tasks entrusted to it, according to this Law and the Basic Law of Governance while adhering to Quran and the Path (Sunnah) of his Messenger (PBUH), maintaining brotherly ties and cooperating unto righteousness and piety. (Shura Council Law, Art. 1)

Shura Council shall consist of a Speaker and One hundred and fifty members chosen by the King from amongst scholars, those of knowledge, expertise and specialists, provided that women representation shall not be less than (20%) of members number. … (Shura Council Law, Art. 3)

It is stipulated that the member of Shura Council shall be as follows:
a. A Saudi national by descent and upbringing.
b. A person well known for uprightness and competence.
c. A person not less than 30 years of age. (Shura Council Law, Art. 4)

Shura Council shall express its opinion on State's general policies referred by Prime Minister. The Council shall specifically have the right to exercise the following:
a. Discuss the general plan for economic and social development and give view.
b. Revising laws and regulations, international treaties and agreements, concessions, and provide whatever suggestions it deems appropriate.
c. Analyzing laws.
d. Discuss government agencies annual reports and attaching new proposals when it deems appropriate. (Shura Council Law, Art. 15)