The number of delegates to be chosen to such convention shall be 17, to be elected from the State at large. Seven of such delegates shall be residents of New Castle County, 5 of such delegates shall be residents of Kent County, and 5 of such delegates shall be residents of Sussex County.
38 Del. Laws, c. 5, § 4; Code 1935, § 6209; 15 Del. C. 1953, § 7705.