member shall be appointed to fill the vacancy. In both cases, the new member shall complete the term of his
predecessor.
Article 84
The annual term of session of the Council shall be at least eight months, and the Council may not adjourn the
session un l the budget of the State is approved.
Article 85
The Shura Council shall commence its annual ordinary session upon convoca on by the Emir in the month of
October every year.
Article 86
Notwithstanding the preceding two Ar cles, the Emir shall summon the Council within one month of the
conclusion of a general elec on for its first mee ng following the elec on.
Where the convening of the Council is delayed during this term from the date prescribed by the preceding Ar cle,
the dura on of the term of the Council shall be reduced by the length of me of that delay.
Article 87
The Emir or his nominated representa ve shall open the annual term of the session of the Shura Council and give a
comprehensive speech in which he addresses the affairs of the State.