• In compliance with Almighty Allah’s words:

• “Because of the mercy of Allah you dealt with them gently. And were you severe, harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you; so pass over their faults and ask for Allah’s forgiveness for them; and consult them in the affair. Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allah. Certainly Allah loves those who put their trust in Him.” and His words:

• “Those who answer the call of their Lord (i.e. to believe that He is the only one Lord (Allah) and to worship none but Him Alone) and offer their prayer perfectly, and who conduct their affairs by mutual consultation, and who spend of what we have bestowed on them.” (XLII, 38) and following His Messenger Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH) in consulting his companions and urging the nation to engage in consultation, the Shura Council shall be established to exercise the tasks entrusted to it, in accordance with this Law and the Basic Law of Governance, while adhering to the Quran and the Sunna of the Messenger (PBUH), maintaining brotherly ties and cooperating unto righteousness and piety.

• The Shura Council shall hold fast to the bond of Allah and adhere to the sources of Islamic legislation. Members of the Council shall serve public interest and preserve the unity of the community, the entity of the State, and the interests of the nation.

The Shura Council consists of a president and one hundred and fifty members, chosen by the king from among those with knowledge, experience, and expertise, provided that the representation of women is not less than (20%) of the total number of members. The rights and duties of the members, as well as all their affairs, are determined by a royal decree.

• A member of the Shura Council shall be:

  • a) a Saudi national by descent and upbringing;

  • b) well known for uprightness and competence; and

  • c) not less than 30 years of age.

• Any Shura Council member may submit a request to be relieved from membership to the Chairman of the Shura Council, who in turn shall bring said request before the King.

• If a Shura Council member fails to perform his duties, he shall be interrogated and tried according to rules and procedures to be issued by royal order.

• When the position of a Shura Council member becomes vacant for any reason, the King shall choose a replacement and issue a royal order to this effect.

• A Shura Council member may not exploit his membership for his own interest

• Membership of the Shura Council may not be combined with any government post or the management of any company, unless the King deems it necessary.

The President of the Shura Council, his Deputy, his Assistant, and the General Secretary of the Council are appointed and relieved by royal orders, and their ranks, rights, duties, and all their affairs are determined by royal decree.