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ARTICLE 151
 

Number of representatives


The number of representatives to be elected to a constituent assembly, the Legislative Assembly and municipal and district councils shall be stipulated in the announcement of the elections, which shall fix this number in strict compliance with the provisions of the Political Constitution, the Constituent Assembly Convocation Act and the Municipal Law, as appropriate.


Political parties registered at the national or provincial level shall nominate as many candidates for Legislative Assembly representative as can be elected for the respective province and an extra twenty-five percent (25%) more. This excess shall comprise at least two candidates and the TSE shall fix this number for each province in the election call.