A member of the People's Assembly (Arabic: عضو مجلس الشعب, ʿuḍw Majlis al-Shaʿb) is a legislator who serves in the People's Assembly, the unicameral legislature of Syria.
The role is analogous to that of a member of parliament (MP) or deputy in other systems. Members typically participate in legislation, oversight of the executive, approval of budgets and development plans, and related parliamentary functions, subject to the constitution or transitional framework of the country concerned.
The current transitional People's Assembly of Syria consists of 210 members; 140 members are selected indirectly through local electoral colleges, whilst 70 members are appointed directly by the president of Syria.
Eligibility criteria In order to qualify to stand for election to Parliament, an individual is required to be: A citizen of Syria At least 25 years old
Disqualification grounds An individual is disqualified from standing for election in the People's Assembly in the event they: Are convicted for a felony or crime involving moral turpitude Have lost legal capacity or good character Hold an office of profit in service of the Republic that disqualifies them from election. Support for the former Ba'athist-led regime, terrorist organisations, secessionist agendas or foreign interference
Term The term of the transitional People's Assembly is 30 months and are renewable, as stated in the Constitutional Declaration.
Powers of members of the People's Assembly The broad powers and responsibilities of members of the People's Assembly include: Proposing, debating and enacting laws Approving the general state budget Amending or repealing existing laws Contributing to the transitional process, including working on drafting a permanent constitution and future electoral legislation Ratifying international treaties and agreements
Remuneration, privileges, and allowances As of August 2026, all members of the People's Assembly may only gain parliamentary immunity when conducting parliamentary work within the People's Assembly, and will still be subject to criminal prosecution outside of the People's Assembly.
Members The current People's Assembly is the 22nd People's Assembly following the 2025 parliamentary election. The 22nd People's Assembly held its inaugural session on 12 July 2026.
See also People's Assembly of Syria Constitutional Declaration of the Syrian Arab Republic
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