| Legal Framework |
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| Electoral Law | 25 February 2003 Ministerial resolution No. 26/2003. Last modified: 09.09.2003 (Ministerial resolution No. 121/2003) |
| Mode of designation | directly elected 85 |
| Constituencies | Constituencies ("Wilayats") with 30,000 citizens or more have two representatives each; constituencies with less than 30,000 citizens have one representative each. In the 2015 elections, there were 61 constituencies in all: - 24 multi-member constituencies (2 seats each) - 37 single-member constituencies. |
| Voting system | Proportional: - All candidates ran as independents (there is no party list). - Vacancies arising between general elections are filled by the candidate that obtained the second highest vote. Voting is not compulsory. |
| Voter requirements | - Omani nationality (including naturalized Omanis); - Age: 21 years and over; - No restrictions based on gender, race, education, or social status; - Registration in the national electoral register. Disqualifications: - Membership of military bodies or security apparatus, unless one year has passed since retirement or resignation at the time of registration. |
| Candidates |
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| Eligibility | - Omani nationality (including naturalized Omanis); - Age: 30 years and over; - Resident of the district (constituency) being run for; - Good reputation and conduct in the district (constituency); - Reasonable level of education and culture; - Reasonable working experience. Disqualifications: - Conviction of any offence or crime of dishonesty or honour; - Insanity. |
| Incompatibilities | - Membership of the State Council (Majlis al Dawla); - Holders of public post or office; - Membership of military bodies or security apparatus, unless two years have passed since retirement or resignation at the time of registration. |
| Candidacy requirements | - Deposit at the candidacy registration committee of the constituency of a resume, passport or national ID copies and candidacy letter or form; - Possible interview to validate information provided or determine satisfaction of conditions. |