Three urban constituencies (Hargeisa, Berbera and Burao) had direct elections, whilst the members in the three rural constituencies were elected by the shirs (open councils).
[1] In the rural constituencies all men over the age of 21 were allowed to participate in the shirs.
[5] Candidates were required to own or rent land worth at least 5,000 shillings, a monthly income of at least 300 shillings or individual ownership of at least 10 camels or cows or 100 sheep, or family ownership of at least 40 camels or cattle or 400 sheep, or own an agricultural licence.
[1] The party also claimed the British authorities would rig the vote to prevent it winning.
[6] Seven of the 12 seats were uncontested, resulting in no vote taking place.