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interest publicly within one month before the date of election

in the case of the House of Representatives or within one month

of his appointment in the case of the Senate.

53. Every member of the National Assembly shall vacate his seat

on the dissolution of the Legislature after the expiration of

a period of five years from his election or appointment, or a

dissolution brought about in any other manner.

54. A member of the National Assembly shall also vacate his

seat if he is absent from the sittings of the House or Senate

for such periods and in such circumstances as may be

prescribed by the Standing Orders; if he ceases to be a

citizen of Belize; or if any circumstances arise that were

he not a member he would be disqualified for election or

appointment to the National Assembly.

55.

There shall be provision for a Speaker and Deputy Speaker

of the House of Representatives.

The Senate

56. There shall be eight members of the Senate appointed by

the Governor-General. The age qualification will be 18. If

any person who is not a Senator is elected to be President of

the Senate, he shall become a Senator.

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