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JORDAN
Majlis Al-Aayan (Senate)
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARLIAMENTARY CHAMBER

Parliament name (generic / translated) Majlis Al-Umma / National Assembly Parliamentary building
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Structure of parliament Bicameral
Chamber name (generic / translated) Majlis Al-Aayan / Senate
Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) Majlis Al-Nuwaab / House of Representatives
Affiliation to the IPU Yes
Affiliation date(s) 1964 -
LEADERSHIP
President
Zaid Al-Rifai (M)  
Secretary General
Khalaf Al-Humaisat (M)  
COMPOSITION
Members (statutory / current number) 55 / 55
PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN

Percentage of women
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Women (current number) 7 (12.73%)
Mode of designation Appointed 55
Notes Appointed by the King.
Term 4 years
Last renewal dates 29 November 2007
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Address Majlis Al-Aayan
House of Parliament
P.O. Box 72
AMMAN 11118
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Phone (9626) 566 4121
Fax (9626) 562 1782
E-mail info@parliament.jo
Website
http://www.parliament.jo

This page was last updated on 19 November 2008
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