Chamber of Representatives of Burkina Faso
Chamber of Representatives of Burkina Faso was the upper house of the bicameral legislature of Burkina Faso from 1991 to 2002.
Chamber of Representatives of Burkina Faso | |
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| Type | |
| Type | Upper chamber of the National Assembly of Burkina Faso |
| History | |
| Founded | June 1991 |
| Disbanded | January 2002 |
| Seats | 132 |
| Meeting place | |
| Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | |
Politics of Burkina Faso |
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The upper chamber was established in June 1991 by the constitution. It had 132 members. The members were elected with indirect elections from provincial councils, religious communities, trade unions, universities, NGOs, and other interest groups. Four members were appointed by the President of Burkina Faso. The chamber had advisory role on legislation. The upper chamber was abolished in January 2002.
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