Constitution of the Republic of Namibia
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Article 46 Composition
(1) The composition of the National Assembly shall be as follows:
(a) ninety-six (96) members to be elected by the registered voters by direct
and secret ballot. Every Namibian citizen who has the qualifications
described in Article 17 hereof shall be entitled to vote in the elections
for members of the National Assembly and, subject to Article 47 hereof
shall be eligible for candidature as a member of the National Assembly;
(b) not more eight (8) persons appointed by the President under Article 32(5)
(c) hereof by virtue of their special expertise, status, skill or experience:
provided that such members shall have no vote in the National Assembly,
and shall not be taken into account for the purpose of determining any
specific majorities that are required under this Constitution or any other
law.
(2) Subject to the principles referred to in Article 49 hereof, the members
of the National Assembly referred to in Sub-Article (1)(a) hereof shall
be elected in accordance with procedures to be determined by Act of
Parliament.
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