Senate of Swaziland

Senate of Swaziland

The Senate of Swaziland is the upper chamber of the country's bicameral Parliament.

The Senate has a total of 30 members. 20 members are appointed by the King of Swaziland, while the remaining 10 are elected by House of Assembly. These members were last elected on 31 October 2003. All Senators serve five-year terms.

ee also

*House of Assembly of Swaziland - the lower chamber of Parliament
*History of Swaziland
*List of national legislatures
*Legislative branch

External links

* [http://www.gov.sz/home.asp?pid=53 Parliament of Swaziland]


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