Composition
The NTLA replaced the bicameral Legislature, which was elected in 1997. It consisted of 76 appointed members representing the Taylor government, rebel groups, political parties, and civil society. The distribution of seats among these groups is as follows:
| Government of Liberia | 12 Seats |
| Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD) | 12 Seats |
| Movement for Democracy in Liberia (MODEL) | 12 Seats |
| Political Party Representatives | 18 Seats |
| County Representatives | 15 Seats |
| Civil Society and Special Interest Groups | 07 Seats |
Note: Civil Society and Special Interest Groups included the National Bar Association, Liberian business organizations, Women's organizations, Trade unions, Teachers unions, Liberians in the Diaspora, and Youth organizations.
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