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Basic Law of Governance (issued by the Royal Decree No. A/90 dated 27/08/1412H (March 1, 1992))

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Saudi Arabia
Provision
17
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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in force

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Article 17 It is stipulated that every member of the Council shall be: • A Saudi national by birth and descent, • A person well-known for righteousness and capability, • Not younger than 30 years of age, • A resident of the province.

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Basic Law of Governance (issued by the Royal Decree No. A/90 dated 27/08/1412H (March 1, 1992)) · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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