| Legal Framework | 
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| Electoral Law | 1 January 1998 Decree No. 11 of 1998 issued by the Emir | 
| Mode of designation | appointed 35 | 
| 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 | - Qatari nationality - Age: minimum of 24 years at the time of appointment Disqualifications: - Conviction for a crime, unless individual's honour is restored. | 
| Incompatibilities | - Holders of public posts | 
| Candidacy requirements | N/A (members are appointed) |