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Electoral Management

Swaziland Swaziland

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
Comments: The functions of the Elections and Boundary Commission shall be to - oversee and supervise the registration of voters and ensure fair and free elections at primary, secondary or other level.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, art. 90(7)(a).
Verified: 2012/12/11
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EM004

EMB budget determined by
Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): e. Another organ within the national government
Comments: Elections and Boundaries Commission is funded from the Consolidated Fund.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, art. 171(2) & 208(4).
Verified: 2012/02/24
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by
Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): h. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/25
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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: Twelve years and is not renewable.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, art. 90(5).
Verified: 2012/02/24
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EM012

Electoral Management model
Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: b. Independent
Comments: There shall be an independent authority styled the Elections and Boundaries Commission (“the Commission”) for Swaziland consisting of a chairperson, deputy chairperson and three other members.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, art. 90.
Verified: 2012/02/24
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EM013

Number of EMB members
Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The EMB is composed of: 5 members.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, art. 90
Verified: 2012/02/24
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EM014

Membership based on
Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: b. Expertise
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, art. 90.
Verified: 2012/02/24
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): i. Other
Comments: Chair and Deputy-Chair appointed by the King on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission and three other members appointed by the King on consultation with the ministers responsible for elections and for local government.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, art. 90.
Verified: 2012/02/24
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