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Legislature
Dominica
- English(1) The House shall consist of—
(a) such number of Representatives as corresponds with the number of constituencies for the time being established in accordance with the provisions of section 57 of this Constitution, who shall be elected in accordance with the provisions of section 33 of this Constitution;
(b) nine Senators appointed or elected in accordance with the provisions of section 34 of this Constitution.
… (Sec. 30)
Legislature
Dominica
- EnglishThere shall be a Parliament of Dominica which shall consist of the President and a House of Assembly. (Sec. 29)
Legislature
Dominica
- EnglishSubject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may make laws for the peace, order and good government of Dominica. (Sec. 41)
Legislature
Dominica
- English(1) Of the Senators—
(a) five shall be appointed by the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister; and
(b) four shall be appointed by the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Leader of the Opposition:
Provided that, if it is so prescribed by Parliament the Senators shall, instead of being appointed under the foregoing provisions of this section, be elected, in accordance with such provision as may be made by Parliament in that behalf.
… (Sec. 34)
Legislature
Dominica
- English(1) Each of the constituencies established in accordance with the provisions of section 57 of this Constitution shall return one Representative to the House who shall be directly elected in such manner as may, subject to the provisions of this Constitution, be prescribed by or under any law.
… (Sec. 33)