It met in Dover, convening October 20, 1779, and was the second year of the administration of President Caesar Rodney.

The apportionment of seats was permanently assigned to three councilors and seven assemblymen for each of the three counties.

Population of the county did not effect the number of delegates.

Councilors were elected by the public for a three-year term, one third posted each year.

Assemblymen were elected by the public for a one-year term.