The NLA had 242 members appointed by the king, representing different sectors of the society and occupational groups. 21 of the NLA members were women.[3]
State sector
17 civil servants of the highest ranks (paygrades C-11 and up)
12 other civil servants, judges and state's attorneys
41 military officers
7 police officers
8 managers and personnel of state-owned enterprises
Private sector
6 managers of banks and financial institutions
19 representatives of commerce, industry, services, transport, building and real estate business
11 representatives of other businesses
7 legal advisers and attorneys
Social sector
4 representatives of political parties
11 scholars of philosophy, languages, religion, arts and culture
20 journalists, writers and artists
43 retired public servants and other experienced persons
13 activists in local development, promotion of morality, labour organisations, and non-profit organisations
Academic sector
29 rectors, professors, students, researchers, and other academics