National Council (Namibia)

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National Council
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Type
Type Upper House of the Parliament of Namibia
Leadership
Chairman Asser Kuveri Kapere, SWAPO
Since 2004
Seats 26
Elections
Voting system Indirect election by Regional Councils
Last election 26- 27 November 2010
Meeting place
Parliament Buildings, Windhoek
Website
Parliament of Namibia
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The National Council is the upper chamber of Namibia's bicameral Parliament.

The 26 National Council members are chosen by regional councils, which are directly elected for a term of six-years. Each of the 13 regional councils chooses two of its members to serve on the National Council.[1] The last regional council elections were held on 26 and 27 November 2010.[2]

Political party distribution in the current National Council is as follows:

The council meets in Namibian capital of Windhoek in the so called Tintenpalast, the current chairperson is Asser Kuveri Kapere. Seven women occupy seats in the National Council.

Previous National Council election results [edit]

Political Party Election Year
1992 1998 2004
South-West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) 19 21 24
Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA) 06 04 01
United Democratic Front (UDF) 01 01 01
Total 26 26 26

See also [edit]

References [edit]

  1. ^ "GRN Structure. The Legislature". Government of Namibia. Retrieved 27 September 2011. 
  2. ^ Weidlich, Brigitte (13 Mar 2009). "Local, regional council elections shifted to 2010". The Namibian. 
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