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United Arab Emirates Constitution

An Emirate is free to determine the method of selection of its representatives in the FNC.

For a person to be a member of the FNC, that person must:
 * 1. Be a citizen of an Emirate of the UAE, and resides permanently in the Emirate wich that person represents in the FNC.
 * 2. Be, when selected, not less than twenty-five years of age according to Gregorian calendar.
 * 3. Has civil capacity, is known for good manners and reputation, and has not previously been convicted of an offence against honor unless he has been rehabilitated in accordance with the law.
 * 4. Has adequate knowledge of reading and writing.

A person may not be a member of the FNC and at the same time holds a public office in the UAE including ministerial portfolios.

The term of membership in the FNC is four years, according to the Gregorian calendar, commencing from the