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Article 58  Scheduling of elections The term of the Chamber of Deputies is four years by the Gregorian Calendar from  Term length for first chamber the date of its first session. Elections for a new Chamber of Deputies shall be held during the last four months of that term, while observing the provisions of Article 64 of the Constitution. A person whose period of membership has ended may be re-elected. The King may, when necessary, extend the legislative season of the Chamber of Deputies by Royal Order for a period not exceeding two years. Bahrain 2002 (rev. 2017) Page 16 constituteproject.org PDF generated: 28 Jun 2021, 18:28  Replacement of legislators Article 59 Should a seat in the Chamber of Deputies become vacant prior to the end of its term, for any reason, a replacement shall be elected within two months of the Chamber's announcement of the vacancy, and the new member's term shall last for the remaining term of his predecessor. If the vacancy was caused by the resignation of the member, that member may not nominate himself for the membership in the Chamber during the legislative term in which he tendered his resignation. If the vacancy occurs within the final six months of the term of the Chamber, a replacement shall not be elected.  Leader of first chamber Article 60 At its first session the Chamber of Deputies shall choose from among its members a President and two Vice Presidents for the same duration as the Chamber’s term. If the place of any of them falls vacant, the Chamber shall choose a replacement to serve out his term. In all cases election shall be by an absolute majority of those present. If there is no such majority on the first ballot, the election shall be conducted again between the two who secured the most votes. If a third party tied with the second of the two, he shall participate with them both in the election in the second ballot, and in this case the election shall be by proportional majority. If this proportional majority results in a tie, the Chamber shall choose by lot. The first session shall be chaired by the eldest member until such time as a President of the Chamber of Deputies is elected.  Legislative committees Article 61 The Chamber shall form the committees necessary for its business during the first week of its annual assembly. These committees may exercise their powers while the chamber is in recess.  Structure of the courts  Supreme court powers