<P> There are three types of elections in Nepal: elections to the Federal Parliament, elections to the state assemblies and elections to the local government . Within each of these categories there may be by - elections as well as general elections . Currently two electoral systems are used: parallel voting for House of Representatives and provincial assemblies and first past the post for local elections . </P> <P> According to Article 245 of the Constitution of Nepal, an Election Commission is formed of five Election Commissioners, one of whom is Chief Election Commissioner and acts as the chairperson . They serve one term of six years and are appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council . The Chief Election Commissioners and other Election Commissioners must hold a bachelor's degree, must not belong to a political party immediately before their appointment, must have attained the age of forty - five and must possess high moral character . </P> <P> According to Article 246 of the Constitution of Nepal, the Election Commission conducts, supervises, directs and controls the elections for the President, Vice-President, Federal Parliament, State Legislature and local bodies . It prepares a voters' list for the purpose of the election and holds referendums on subjects of national importance as per the Constitution and Federal law . </P> <P> According to Article 84 of the Constitution of Nepal 2015, following the dissolution of parliament all the Members of Parliament forming the House of Representatives of the Federal Parliament of Nepal are elected . The term for the House of Representatives is five years, except when dissolved earlier . When the House of Representatives is dissolved the power of Federal Parliament is carried out by the National Assembly . </P>

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