become law. If the Court of Appeals finds a redistricting law
enacted by the General Assembly invalid, then the commission
plan shall become law. If the Court of Appeals finds the com-
mission plan invalid, then the Court of Appeals shall grant
appropriate relief for the conduct of the impending election.

Section 3.07. Congressional Districts.

The State shall be divided by law into congressional districts
for the election of members of the United States House of Repre-
sentatives. The difference between the populations of the largest
and smallest congressional districts in the State shall not ex-
ceed ten per cent of the mean population of all congressional
districts. Each congressional district shall consist of adjoining
territory and be compact in form. Due regard shall be given to
natural boundaries and the boundaries of political subdivisions.
Boundaries of congressional districts shall be redrawn according
to these standards prior to the general election in 1972 and in
every tenth year thereafter.

Section 3.08. Congressional Redistricting Procedure.

The commission on legislative redistricting shall submit a con-
gressional redistricting plan to the governor, who shall transmit
it to the General Assembly by the first day of the regular
session in the year in which congressional redistricting is to be
effective. The General Assembly shall enact either the commis-
sion plan or a congressional redistricting plan of its own.

MEMBERS OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Section 3.09. Qualifications.

A senator or a delegate shall be a qualified voter of the
State at the time of his election or appointment, shall have
been a resident of the State for at least two years immediately
preceding his election or appointment, and shall have been a resi-
dent of his senate district for at least six months immediately
preceding his election or appointment. If any redistricting plan
has been adopted within one year before a general election for
members of the General Assembly, a candidate for the office of

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