17 Criteria for electing members Membership ✔✔Consideration given to equitable geographical distribution ✔✔Consideration given to the representation of the principal legal systems ✔✔18 members ✔✔Four-year term ✔✔Members eligible for re-election if renominated ✔✔Consideration given to equitable geographical distribution, including both States of origin and States of employment ✔✔Consideration given to the representation of the principal legal systems ✔✔14 members ✔✔Four-year term ✔✔Members eligible for re-election if renominated ✔✔Consideration given to equitable geographical distribution ✔✔Consideration given to the representation of different forms of civilization ✔✔Consideration given to the representation of the legal systems of the State parties ✔✔Consideration given to balanced gender representation ✔✔No two members shall be nationals of the same State ✔✔25 members ✔✔Four-year term ✔✔Eligible for re-election once if renominated (continued)