| Legal Framework |
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| Electoral Law | 1 January 1997 Royal Decree 1997 |
| Mode of designation | appointed 85 |
| Constituencies | N/A (members are appointed) |
| Voting system | N/A (members are appointed) |
| Voter requirements | N/A (members are appointed) |
| Candidates |
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| Eligibility | - Omani nationality by origin; - Age: 40 years and over; - Persons of high esteem and good reputation and has a suitable work experience. Members of the State Council shall be selected from the following categories: - Former ministers and under secretaries or those of similar status; - Former ambassadors; - Former senior judges; - People of competence and expertise in the fields of science, literature, and culture, in addition to academicians of university colleges and institutes of higher education; - Notable figures and businessmen; - Persons who have accomplished noble services for the country. - Whoever is deemed fit by His Majesty the Sultan for membership of the Majlis and may not fit any of the above categories. Disqualification: - Conviction of any offence of dishonesty unless otherwise granted judicial pardon. |
| Incompatibilities | - Members of the Consultative Council - Holders of public post. - Membership of military bodies or security apparatus, unless two years have passed since retirement or resignation at the time of registration. |
| Candidacy requirements | N/A (members are appointed) |