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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
b . No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments:
For the purpose of presidential elections and referenda the whole country territory and the diplomatic and consular missions form a single constituency.
For the election of deputies to the National Assembly, the country is divided in constituencies formed by the prefectures and special districts.
Source:
Loi No.2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, législatives et référendaires, art.9: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime
Verified:
2017/01/31
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments:
For the election of deputies to the National Assembly, the country is divided into constituencies according to the regional boundaries. There are also special constituencies taking into account the various cultural and ethnic minorities.
Source:
Loi No.2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, législatives et référendaires, art. 9: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime
Verified:
2017/01/31
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
a . Legislature (1st chamber)
Comments:
The Constitution explicitly provides that electoral constituencies are delimited by law.
Source:
Constitution (2010), art. 99: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/view
Verified:
2017/01/31
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