An electoral law was passed in May 2008 that settled a number of disputes about the franchise and paved the way for the creation of a two-thirds-elected Advisory Council with limited legislative powers, although the term of the current (fully appointed) Council was subsequently extended until June 2011 (and will be extended again). Even if an election is held, a prospect that is becoming increasingly likely, the ruling family will maintain its hegemony over policymaking because of the limited powers granted to the Council by the 2005 constitution. An election to the Central Municipal Council (CMC) was held in May. The CMC is a 29-member advisory body that is elected by Qatari citizens and has no executive or legislative power.