Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, 2005 eSwatini (3) The report of the Commission under section 91 shall also contain the proposed boundaries of the affected inkhundla or tinkhundla. (4) The King shall as soon as practicable after the submission of the report of the Commission and in any event not later than six months before the dissolution of Parliament in terms of section 134(2), by proclamation in the Gazette declare the boundaries of an tinkhundla as delimited by the Commission to be effective at the next dissolution of Parliament or so soon thereafter as may be convenient for the next general elections. Part 2 – Composition of Parliament 93. Parliament The Parliament of Swaziland shall consist of a Senate and a House of Assembly. 94. 95. Senate (1) The Senate shall consist of not more than thirty-one members (in this Constitution referred to as “Senators”) who shall be elected or appointed in accordance with this section. (2) Ten Senators, at least half of whom shall be female, shall be elected by the members of the House in such manner as may be prescribed by or under any law at their first meeting so as to represent a cross-section of the Swazi society. (3) Twenty Senators, at least eight of whom shall be female, shall be appointed by the King acting in his discretion after consultation with such bodies as the King may deem appropriate. (4) The Senators appointed in terms of subsection (3) shall be persons who, in the opinion of the King — (a) are able by reason of their special knowledge or practical experience to represent economic, social, cultural/traditional or marginalized interests not already adequately represented in Parliament; or (b) are by reason of their particular merit, able to contribute substantially to the good Goverrnment and progressive development of Swaziland. House of Assembly (1) (2) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the House of Assembly shall consist of not more than seventy-six members composed as follows— (a) not more than sixty members elected from tinkhundla areas serving as constituencies; (b) not more than ten members nominated by the King acting in his discretion after consultation with such bodies as the King may deem appropriate; (c) four female members specially elected from the four Regions subject to subsection (3); (d) the Attorney-General who shall be an ex officio member. The nominated members of the House shall be appointed by the King— (a) so that at least half of them are female; and (b) so as to represent interests, including marginalized groups, not already adequately represented in the House. By Laws.Africa and contributors. Licensed under CC-BY. Share widely and freely. 37