Legislative Branch
The Chamber of Deputies (Châmber vun Députéirten/Chambre des députés) has 60 members, elected for a five year term by proportional representation in four multi-seat constituencies.
The Council of State (Conseil d'État) is an advisory body composed of 21 ordinary citizens appointed by the Grand Duke, advises the Chamber of Deputies in the drafting of legislation. The function of councillor ends after a continuous or discontinuous period of fifteen years or when the relevant person reaches the age of seventy-two. The responsibilities of the members of the Conseil d'Etat are extracurricular to their normal professional duties.
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