a. Equal representation between Christians and Muslims.
b. Proportional representation among the confessional groups within each of the two religious
communities.
c. Proportional representation among geographic regions.
Exceptionally, and for one time only, the seats that are currently vacant, as well as the
new seats that have been established by law, shall be filled by appointment, all at once, and
by a two thirds majority of the Government of National Unity. This is to establish equality
between Christians and Muslims as stipulated in the Document of National Accord. The
electoral laws shall specify the details regarding the implementation of this clause.
Article 25
(As amended by the Constitutional Law of january 21, 1947)
Should the Chamber of Deputies be dissolved, the Decision of dissolution must
provide for the holding of new elections to be held in accordance with Article 24 and within a
period not exceeding three months.
CHAPTER THREE: GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 26
(As amended by the Constitutional Law of October 10, 1927)
The Government and the Chamber of Deputies shall be located in Beirut.
Article 27
(As amended by the Constitutional Law of October 17, 1927
And constitutional law of January 21, 1947)
A member of the Chamber shall represent the whole nation. No restriction or
condition may be imposed upon his mandate by his electors.
Article 28
(As amended by the Constitutional Law of October 17, 1927
And the constitutional law of may 8, 1929)
A Deputy may also occupy a ministerial position. Ministers, all or in part, may be
selected from among the members of the Chamber of Deputies or from persons outside the
Chamber.
Article 29
(As amended by the Constitutional Law of October 17, 1927)
Cases in which persons are disqualified from becoming Deputies shall be determined
by law.