Senate (Antigua and Barbuda)
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| Type | Upper House of the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda |
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| President |
Hazelyn Francis Since 7 January 2005 |
| Seats | 17 |
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| Voting system | Appointment by the Governor-General |
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The Senate is the Upper House of Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda. It consists of 17 members appointed by the Governor General. Ten Members are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister, four on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition, one on the advice of the Barbuda Council, one resident of Barbuda on the advice of the Prime Minister, and one at the Governor General's discretion.
The current President of the Senate is Hazelyn Francis from 2005, with McKenzie Morris Frank serving as Vice President.
See also
- List of Presidents of the Senate of Antigua and Barbuda
- Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda
- Politics of Antigua and Barbuda
- House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda
- List of legislatures by country
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