A law passed in October increased the number of seats in Zastupnicki Dom. The president is popularly elected to a five-year term. In the January 3rd election, between 145 and 159-members will be elected. Five of these seats are elected by specific minority groups.
All members serve four-year terms.
After an accurate tally of Croatian citizens living abroad became available, membership in the Zastupnicki Dom increased from 127 to 151.