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Functions of the CommissionZama Fakudze2017-08-08T09:02:20+00:00

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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