The House of Representatives () has 275 members. 165 members are elected from single-member constituencies by first-past-the-post voting and 110 elected through proportional electoral system where voters vote for political parties, considering the whole country as a single election constituency. The members of the house hold their seats for five years or until the body is dissolved by the President on the advice of the council of ministers. National Assembly The National Assembly () has 59 members. Eight members are elected from each of the seven provinces by an electoral college of each province, and three are appointed by the President on recommendation of the government. They must include at least three women, one Dalit, and one member from disabled groups. Members serve staggered six year terms such that the term of one-third members expires every two years. Parliamentary committees There are 16 thematic committees in the federal parliament: ten in the House of Representatives, four in the National Assembly and two joint committees. House of Representatives Finance International Relations Industry, Commerce, Labour and Consumer Interest Law, Justice, and Human Rights Agriculture, Cooperative and Natural Resources Women and Social State Affairs Development and Technology Education and Health Public Account National Assembly Sustainable Development and Good Governance Legislative Management Delegated Legislation and Government Assurances National Interest and coordination among members Joint Parliamentary Hearing State Direction, Principle Rules and Responsibility Women's representation The constitution of Nepal guarantees a 33% reservation for women in all public offices including the federal parliament. On 16 March 2018, Dr. Shiva Maya Tumbahamphe was elected as the deputy speaker of the house. Women's representation in the parliament has increased since the Constituent Assembly, which eventually guaranteed provisions for women's representation on the constitution. Parliament House Both houses of the federal parliament currently meet at the International Convention Centre in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu. A new parliament building is being constructed in the premises of the Singha Durbar complex, which houses most government offices. See also Politics of Nepal List of legislatures by country Explanatory notes References External links Official website National Assembly Nepal Website House of Representative Nepal Website Politics of Nepal Government of Nepal Nepal Nepal 2015 establishments in Nepal Nepal Parliament of Nepal