Libya's political structure is based on 600 BPCs, which include everyone over the age of 18. The BPCs vote annually on representatives to the GPC and also on major decisions. However, key government officials are appointed by the prime minister, who is appointed by Colonel Qadhafi. There is little transparency in voting processes. Saif al-Islam's proposed constitution includes greater powers for elected representatives. This could offer him a route to gaining legitimacy. Saif al-Islam's ideas are increasingly being adopted by his father, and there is therefore some potential for more meaningful elections to be introduced late in the forecast period.