1870 Serbian parliamentary election

none Parliamentary elections were held in Serbia in 1870. Background Following the promulgation of the 1869 constitution by the Grand National Assembly elected in 1869, the Assembly was dissolved with the intent of convening an extraordinary Legislative Assembly to amend and pass laws that were in line with the new constitution. On 7 August 1870 a decree was passed setting the election date.https://www.dlib.si/stream/URN:NBN:SI:DOC-1NOTCT4O/226dc3cd-bebd-4684-9ffd-78ae18c3d7ce/PDF Cedomil Mitrinović and Milos N. Brasić Yugoslavian National Assembly and Parliaments 1937 81–85 Electoral system As no new electoral law had been passed, the elections were held in accordance with the previous constitution. 97 deputies were elected, with the monarch given the right to appoint up to 32 members. Aftermath Following the elections, Prince Milan appointed 24 members. The Assembly convened on 14 September with Živko Karabiberović sr Живко Карабиберовић becoming president of the Assembly and Josif Pančić becoming vice-president. After passing most of the legislation required, the Assembly was dissolved the following year and fresh elections held in August 1871. References Category:Parliamentary elections in Serbia Serbia Parliamentary