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Boundary Delimitation

Nauru Nauru

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies
Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: (1) The members to be elected for the respective constituencies are as follows:(i) two members for Aiwo;(ii) two members for Anabar;(iii) two members for Anetan;(iv) two members for Boe;(v) two members for Buada;(vi) three members for Meneng;(vii) four members for Ubenide;(viii) two members for Yaren.
Source: Electoral Act 2016, Art. 34. (http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/acts/d83250a1ebdc56c1701fa7aa245af5b1.pdf)
Verified: 2019/06/25
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: "The constituencies are drawn from the 14 traditional Districts of Nauru. One particular constituency combines three Districts, namely Anabar, Ijuw and Anibare. Another constituency combines two Districts, namely, Ewa and Anetan. The largest constituency of Ubenide comprises of four Districts, namely, Uaboe, Nibok, Baitsi and Denigomodu."
Source: Report of the Pacific Islands Forum Election Observer Mission to the April 2010 Nauru General Elections. (http://www.forumsec.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Forum_Election_Observer_Report_Nauru_2010.pdf)
Verified: 2019/06/27
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): a. Legislature (1st chamber)
g. Other
Comments: Constituencies are designated in the Constitution along with the number of Parliamentary seats allocated to each. The constituencies and allocation of seats to each can be changed by Parliament.
Source: Constitution 1968, Art. 28 & Schedule 2. (http://www.naurugov.nr/media/21406/constitution_19.5.1968.pdf)
Verified: 2019/06/27
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