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Electoral Management

Zambia Zambia

EM002

Responsibility of national EMB
Question:Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s): a. National level
c. Local level
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 229. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf (2016) Electoral Law: http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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EM004

EMB budget determined by
Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): a. The President
c. The legislature
f. Donors
Comments: 13. (1) The funds of the Commission shall consist of such moneys as may- (a)be appropriated by Parliament for the purposes of the Commission; (b be paid to the Commission by way of grants or donations; and (c)vest in or accrue to the Commission. (2) The Commission may- (a) subject to the approval of the President, accept moneys by way of grants or donations from any source; and (b) subject to the approval of the President, raise by way of loans or otherwise, such moneys as it may require for the discharge of its functions.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act 1996, art. 13. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Electoral%20Commission%20Act.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by
Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): a. The President
c. The legislature
Comments: As soon as is practicable, but not later than ninety days after the end of the financial year,the Commission shall submit to the President a report concerning its activities during the financial year. The President shall, not later than seven days after the first sitting of the National Assembly next after receipt of the report, cause the report to be laid before the National Assembly.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 16. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Electoral%20Commission%20Act.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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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: Commissioners are appointed for a term of office not exceeding seven years. Their terms may be renewed, but renewals require the ratification of the National Assembly. Provided that the first members shall be appointed for periods ranging from two to five years in order to facilitate retirement by rotation.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 5. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Electoral%20Commission%20Act.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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EM012

Electoral Management model
Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: b. Independent
Comments:
Source: Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (2006)(http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf) (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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EM013

Number of EMB members
Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Electoral Commission consists of a Chair and not more than four other members.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 4. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Electoral%20Commission%20Act.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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EM014

Membership based on
Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: b. Expertise
Comments: The Chairperson shall be a person who has held, or is qualified to hold, high judicial office or, any other suitably qualified person.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 4. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Electoral%20Commission%20Act.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): a. Head of State
Comments: The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President, subject to ratification by the National Assembly.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 4. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Electoral%20Commission%20Act.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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