Senate | |
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Type | |
Type | of the Parliament of Grenada |
Leadership | |
Structure | |
Seats | 13 |
Political groups | His Majesty’s Government
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Length of term | 5 years |
Elections | |
Appointment by the Governor-General | |
Meeting place | |
New Parliament House, Saint George’s | |
Website | |
grenadaparliament.gd |
Administrative divisions (parishes) |
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The Senate is the Upper House of Parliament of Grenada. It consists of 13 members appointed by the Governor General. 7 members are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister, three on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition, and three on the advice of the Prime Minister after they have consulted with societal groups.[1] The current Senate convened on 31 August 2022, following the general election of 23 June.
The current[update] President of the Senate is Senator the Hon. Dessima Williams, with Senator the Hon. Norland Cox serving as Deputy President.[2]