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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.
комментарии 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
комментарии 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
комментарии 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
комментарии 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
комментарии 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)
комментарии 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
комментарии 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
комментарии 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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