Article 75. Formation of the Senate
Election Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan · Date: 25.06.2019 · In force
The Senate is a regional representative chamber.
Members of the Senate are elected in equal numbers — four people each — from the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regions and the city of Tashkent. Elections to the Senate shall be held by secret ballot at the relevant joint sessions of the deputies of the Jokargy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, local Kengashes from among these deputies.
Nine members of the Senate shall be appointed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan from among the most authoritative citizens with extensive practical experience and special merits in the fields of science, art, literature, production and other areas of state and public activity.
The term of office of the Senate is five years.
