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Délimitation des circonscriptions
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Oui
Réponses
For the purpose of the election of members of the House, Antigua and Barbuda shall be divided into such number of constituencies, at least one of which shall be within Barbuda, having such boundaries as may be provided for by an order made by the Governor-General, upon approval by the Parliament.
Source
Constitution: Sections 62 and 65.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AG/Antigua%20and%20Barbuda%20-%20Constitution/view
Vérifié
2014/06/06
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Réponses
g . Autre
Réponses
In reviewing the number, and the boundaries, of the constituencies and making its report thereon, a Constituencies Boundaries Commission shall be guided by such general principles as may be prescribed by Parliament.
Source
Constitution: Section 64:3.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AG/Antigua%20and%20Barbuda%20-%20Constitution/view
Vérifié
2014/06/06
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Réponses
c . Executive
d . Boundary Commission
Réponses
The Constituencies Boundaries Commission for Antigua and Barbuda is appointed from time to time to review the number, and the boundaries, of the constituencies. Is composed of four members, including a chair person, all appointed by Governor-General.
Source
Constitution: art. 63:1.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AG/Antigua%20and%20Barbuda%20-%20Constitution/view
Vérifié
2014/06/06