The current National Assembly was preceded by the Legislative Council of Seychelles from 1962 to 1970, the Legislative Assembly from 1970 to 1974, the House of Assembly from 1975 to 1976, the National Assembly 1976 to 1977 and the People's Assembly from 1979 to 1993. 26 members are elected in single member
constituencies using the simple majority (or
First-past-the-post) system. The remaining up to nine members are elected through a system of
proportional representation. Members serve five-year terms. The working language of the National Assembly is
Seychellois Creole. With permission from the speaker, members may address the assembly in English or French. Visitors may address the assembly in other languages with the speaker's permission. == List of speakers ==