It consists of 20 members, elected for a five-year term by proportional representation in multi-seat constituencies.

[1] The territorial assembly consists of 20 members, elected for a five-year term by proportional representation in multi-seat constituencies.

[1][2] The electoral system uses a closed list, with voters voting for a single party.

[2][3] The powers and competencies of the assembly are a modified version of those originally granted to the Congress of New Caledonia.

[5] The assembly is headed by a president elected every year by its members after the opening of the budgetary session.