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1. There shall be established a National Census Commission that shall conduct a
population census periodically.
2. Members of the National Census Commission shall be appointed by the House of
Peoples’ Representatives upon recommendation of the Prime Minister.
3. The Commission shall have a Secretary General and necessary professional and
support staff.
4. The annual budget of the Commission shall be submitted for approval to the House of
Peoples’ Representatives.
5. A national populations census shall be conducted every ten years. The House of the
Federation shall determine the boundaries of constituencies on the basis of the census
results and a proposal submitted to the House by the National Election Board.
6. The Commission shall be accountable to the House of Peoples’ Representatives. It
shall submit to the House periodic reports on the conduct of its programs and activities.
