Ten members are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister, four on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition, one on the advice of the Barbuda Council, one resident of Barbuda on the advice of the Prime Minister, and one at the Governor General's discretion. Subject to the provisions of Section 30 of the Constitution, any person who at the time of his appointment: is a citizen; is twenty-one years of age or older; has lived in Antigua and Barbuda for the twelve months immediately prior to the date of his appointment; and is able to speak and, unless disabled by blindness or another physical condition, to read the English language with enough proficiency to allow him to take an active part in the proceedings.
Ten members are appointed based on the Prime Minister's recommendation, four on the Opposition Leader's suggestion, one from the Barbuda Council, one local resident of Barbuda advised by the Prime Minister, and one at the Governor General's discretion. In accordance with Section 30 of the Constitution, any individual who meets certain criteria at the time of their appointment: is a citizen; has reached the age of majority; has resided in Antigua and Barbuda for twelve consecutive months prior to their appointment; and possesses sufficient proficiency in English language skills to actively participate in proceedings.