Functions of the Commission
The functions of the Commission are set out in sections 90, 91, 92 and 219 of the Constitution and include the following–
- to prepare and update the voters roll;
- to oversee and supervise the registration of voters for purposes of national and local elections;
- to supervise and manage elections at primary, secondary or other levels;
- to ensure free, fair and democratic elections;
- to conduct or facilitate civic or voter education from time to time as may be necessary;
- to declare and publish election results under its authority;
- to promote conditions which are conducive to open, democratic and credible elections;
- to promote knowledge of democratic election processes;
- to promote public awareness of electoral matters by means such as civic education or appropriate information programmes;
- to adjourn, postpone, cancel or order fresh elections if scheduled elections are disrupted by natural disaster, civic violence or strife;
- to accredit election observers or monitors;
- to review and determine the number and boundaries of tinkhundla areas or polling divisions;
- to recommend the establishment of, or abolition of local government areas or the alteration of boundaries of local government areas;
- to produce periodic reports in respect of its work;
- to prepare an annual budget for due approval;
- to perform any other functions and exercise other powers in connection with elections and boundaries as may be prescribed.
The Commission shall, for the purposes of performing its functions−
- acquire the necessary staff, whether by secondment or appointment on contract or otherwise;
- establish and maintain the necessary facilities for collecting and disseminating information regarding electoral matters;
- co-operate with educational or other bodies or institutions with a view to the provision of instruction to or the training of persons in electoral and related matters; and
- generally, perform any act that is necessary for or conducive to the performance of its functions.
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