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Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level d . Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Electoral Commission shall be responsible for the conduct and supervision of the registration of voters for, and of,all public elections and referenda. Constitution, art. 33
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 33: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/13
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
h . No information available
Comments: The administrative and other expenses of the Commission, including the salaries, allowances, gratuities and pensions of the members and staff of the Commission shall be a charge on the Consolidated Fund. The Public Elections Act, art. 10.
Source: The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 10: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/13
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
e . Another organ within the national government
Comments: The accounts of the Electoral Commission are to be audited annually by the Auditor-General or an auditor appointed by the Auditor-General.
Source: Abridged version of the Public Elections Act (2012), art. 10: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/13
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: The terms and conditions of service of members of the Electoral Commission shall be such as Parliament shall prescribe. Subject to the provisions of this section, a member of the Electoral Commission shall vacate his office— at the expiration of five years from the date of his appointment; or on attaining the age of sixty-five years; or if any circumstances arise which, if he were not a member of the Commission, would cause him to be disqualified for appointment as such. (Constitution, art. 32).
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 32: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/13
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The Commission is an independent body. In the exercise of any functions vested in it by this Constitution, the Electoral Commission shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority.
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 32: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/;
The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 3: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/13
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The members of the Electoral Commission shall be a Chief Electoral
Commissioner, who shall be Chairman, and four other members who shall be known as Electoral Commissioners. Constitution, art. 32.
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 32: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/;
The Public Elections Act (2012) art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/view
Verified: 2017/01/13
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a member of the Electoral Commission if he is not qualified to be elected as a Member of Parliament, or to hold office as a member of the Electoral Commission if he is a Minister, a Deputy Minister, a Member of Parliament, or a public officer, or if he has attained the age of sixty-five years. The Chairman and other members of the Commission shall be persons of proven integrity.
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 32 (4): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/;
The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 2 (2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
Verified: 2017/01/13
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State e . Legislature g . Political parties
Comments: The members of the Electoral Commission shall be appointed by the President after consultation with the leaders of all registered political parties and subject to the approval of Parliament. Constitution, art. 32
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 32 (3): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
Verified: 2017/01/13
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