Term of the National Legislature 66. The term of the National Legislature shall be four years from July 9, 2011. Immunity of Members of the National Legislature 67. (1) No criminal proceedings shall be initiated against a member of the National Legislative Assembly or the Council of States; nor shall any measure be taken against his or her person or belongings without permission from the Speaker of the appropriate House, except where he or she is caught committing an offence for which the police may arrest without warrant. (2) In case a member is charged with a serious crime, the appropriate House may waive the immunity of the member concerned. Sessions of the National Legislature 68. (1) The National Legislature shall hold its first sitting upon convocation by the President within fifteen days following the reconstitution of the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly and the establishment of the Council of States in accordance with the provisions of Articles 56 (1) and 58 of this Constitution. (2) The first sitting of each House shall be chaired by the eldest of the members present. (3) Without prejudice to Article 101 (g) herein, each House shall determine the dates of commencement and closure of its sessions. (4) The National Legislature or each House may convene an emergency or extraordinary session on the request of half of its members or upon a call from the President. Officers of the National Legislature 69. (1) The National Legislative Assembly shall elect a Speaker and two Deputies from among its members at the first sitting. (2) The Council of States shall elect a Speaker and one Deputy from among its members at the first sitting. (3) The Speaker of each House shall preside over sittings of that House, control order and supervise the administrative affairs thereof. He or she shall represent the House in and outside South Sudan. (4) Each House shall elect chairpersons and deputy chairpersons of the specialized committees and members of ad hoc committees as may be determined by its Conduct of Business Regulations. 23