4. familiarize the peoples of Africa with the objectives and policies aimed at integrating the African Continent within the framework of the establishment of the African Union; 5. promote peace, security and stability; 6. contribute to a more prosperous future for the peoples of Africa by promoting collective self-reliance and economic recovery; 7. facilitate cooperation and development in Africa; 8. strengthen Continental solidarity and build a sense of common destiny among the peoples of Africa; 9. facilitate cooperation among Regional Economic Communities and their Parliamentary fora. Article 4 Composition 1. During the interim period, Member States shall be represented in the PanAfrican Parliament by an equal number of Parliamentarians; 2. Each Member State shall be represented in the Pan-African Parliament by five (5) members, at least one of whom must be a woman; 3. The representation of each Member State must reflect the diversity of political opinions in each National Parliament or other deliberative organ. ARTICLE 5 Election, Tenure and Vacancies 1. The Pan? African Parliamentarians shall be elected or designated by the respective National Parliaments or any other deliberative organs of the Member States, from among their members. 2. The Assembly shall determine the beginning of the first term of office of the Pan-African Parliament at its session immediately following the entry into force of this Protocol. 3. The term of a Member of the Pan-African Parliament shall run concurrently with his or her term in the National Parliament or other deliberative organ. 4. The seat of a Member of the Pan-African Parliament shall become vacant if he or she: a) dies; b) resigns in writing to the President; c) is unable to perform his or her functions for reasons of physical or mental incapacity;