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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 c . Local level
Comments: The Commission shall be responsible for the conduct and supervision of elections of the Elected Members of the National Assembly and members of a local authority, and conduct of a referendum.
Source: Constitution of Botswana, art. 65A (12-a): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/BW/botswana-constitution-of-1966-with-amendments-up/view (2014).
Verified: 2014/10/24
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature d . A national government department
Comments: The budget is determined by Parliament. The Electoral Commission is funded by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.
Source: EISA, Electoral Commissions Database: http://eisa.org.za/WEP/botiec.htm (2014)
Verified: 2014/10/27
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 g . Other
Comments: The national electoral management body fully administers its budget subject to audit by the Auditor General. The Auditor General does not give directions but controls that the budget is transparent.
Source: Constitution of Botswana, art. 65A, 114, 124: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/BW/botswana-constitution-of-1966-with-amendments-up/view (2014).
Verified: 2014/10/24
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 term of office of the Commission is the period of two successive terms of Parliament, namely 10 years. The Secretary shall vacate his/her post upon reaching 65 years of age, or such other age as may be prescribed by an Act of Parliament.
Source: Constitution of Botswana, art. 65A (5): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/BW/botswana-constitution-of-1966-with-amendments-up/view (2014).
Verified: 2014/10/27
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Botswana, art. 65A (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/BW/botswana-constitution-of-1966-with-amendments-up/view (2014).
Verified: 2014/10/27
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: 7 members: There shall be an Independent Electoral Commission which shall consist of a Chairman who shall be a judge of the High Court appointed by the Judicial Service Commission, a legal practitioner appointed by the Judicial Service Commission and five other persons who are fit, proper and impartial, appointed by the Judicial Service Commission from a list of persons recommended by the All Party Conference.
Source: Constitution of Botswana, art. 65A (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/BW/botswana-constitution-of-1966-with-amendments-up/view (2014).
Verified: 2014/10/27
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: There shall be an Independent Electoral Commission which shall consist of a Chairman who shall be a judge of the High Court appointed by the Judicial Service Commission, a legal practitioner appointed by the Judicial Service Commission and five other persons who are fit, proper and impartial, appointed by the Judicial Service Commission from a list of persons recommended by the All Party Conference (a meeting of all registered political parties convened from time to time by the Minister).
Source: Constitution of Botswana, art. 65A (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/BW/botswana-constitution-of-1966-with-amendments-up/view (2014).
Verified: 2014/10/27
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
f . Judiciary g . Political parties
Comments: There shall be an Independent Electoral Commission which shall consist of a Chairman who shall be a judge of the High Court appointed by the Judicial Service Commission, a legal practitioner appointed by the Judicial Service Commission and five other persons who are fit, proper and impartial, appointed by the Judicial Service Commission from a list of persons recommended by the All Party Conference (a meeting of all registered political parties convened from time to time by the Minister).
Source: Constitution of Botswana, art. 65A (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/BW/botswana-constitution-of-1966-with-amendments-up/view (2014).
Verified: 2014/10/27
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