Basic Law of Governance (issued by the Royal Decree No. A/90 dated 27/08/1412H (March 1, 1992))
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- Jurisdiction
- Saudi Arabia
- Provision
- 12
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceArticle 12
Riyadh City shall be the seat of the Shura Council. The Council may convene in other
locations within the Kingdom if the King deems it appropriate.
Term length for first chamber Article 13
Shura Council term shall be four Hijri years, effective from the specified date in the
Royal Decree issued for its formation. A new Council shall be formed at least two
months prior to the end of the current Council. In case term of the current council
ends before a new formation; current Council shall remain active until the new
formation is accomplished. Numbers of the newly selected members shall not be less
than half of the current Council.
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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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