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Boundary Delimitation

Namibia Namibia

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies


Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: A Delimitation Commission (DC) is appointed by the President upon approval of the National Assembly to delimit regional and local government seats.
Source: Constitution of Namibia, art. 104 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/misc/namibia-electoral-act-no.-5-of-2014/view (2014).
Verified: 2012/02/25
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries


Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): a. "Equality" of population
b. Respecting natural barriers
d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
e. Geographic size of district
g. Other
Comments: e.)Geographical features including geographical size and make-up of area (some areas are inhabitable, some are virgin land not yet occupied), population density, total number of towns in the area and other infrastructural development. g. Socio-economic characterstics and circumstances; and means of communications.
Source: Regional Councils Act, art 22, of section 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/misc/namibia-electoral-act-no.-5-of-2014/view (2014).
Verified: 2014/11/27
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries


Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): c. Executive
Comments: A Delimitation Commission (DC) is appointed by the President upon approval of the National Assembly to delimit regional and local government seats.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of Namibia, art. 103, 104; Schedule 4.
Verified: 2012/02/25
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