After the consideration of the Budget by the Administration and Finance Committee (AFC) the report of the AFC on the Budget shall be presented to Parliament during the Parliamentary Budget session; . The President transmits the Report and the Consolidated Community Budget not later than two (2) days after the AFC session; . Parliament shall give its Opinion, including where necessary, proposals for amendment to the draft Community Budget in accordance with Article 11 of this Supplementary Act; . The Opinion of Parliament and the Report of the AFC on the Budget shall be presented to Council; . The calendar of Budget sessions of the AFC, Parliament and Council shall be as provided in a Council Regulation to facilitate a harmonious consideration of the Community Budget; » Where Parliament fails to render an Opinion within the period stipulated in the Council Regulation referred to above, the Parliament shall be deemed to have given an opinion. ELECTION, CHAPTER III IMMUNITY & PARLIAMENTARY ALLOWANCE Article 18. ELECTION, TERMS OF OFFICE AND VACANCIES 1.ELECTION a. Representatives shall be elected by direct universal suffrage by the citizens of Member States; b. The Pe eeertaton cf oad Member Sel reflect as much as possible, the political configuration in the State; ch c. Each Member State shall ensure, a least representation in their Parliamentary delegation; C 4 30% h fe female (/ Ss a J Ap