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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Constitution, Art.82 (4) For the purpose of the election of the members of Parliament, electoral districts shall be established, having-(a) such boundaries; and(b) such number of elected representatives, as are prescribed by or under an Act of Parliament.
Source: Constitution, art. 82 (4): http://tuvalu-legislation.tv/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1986/1986-0001/ConstitutionofTuvalu_1.pdf
Verified: 2019/02/25
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 f . Communities of interest/cultural concerns g . Other
Comments: 83. Principles of electoral apportionment
(2) Subject to subsection (1), a Bill for an Act for the purposes of section 82 (composition of Parliament) shall, so far as practicable, be based on the principle that each member of Parliament should represent approximately the same number of electors, but in the circumstances of Tuvalu account must also be taken of-
(a) geographical features; and
(b) interests or relationships of any kind that various areas-
(i) may have in common; or
(ii) may not have in common; and
(c) the boundaries of existing administrative and traditional areas; and
(d) means of communication; and
(e) density and mobility of population; and
(f) such other factors as are prescribed by an Act of Parliament for the purpose.
Source: Constitution, art. 83 (2): http://tuvalu-legislation.tv/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1986/1986-0001/ConstitutionofTuvalu_1.pdf
Verified: 2019/02/25
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
a . Legislature (1st chamber) c . Executive
Comments: Constitution
82. (1): Subject to subsection (3), Parliament shall consist of such number of members as is fixed by or under an Act of Parliament and a Bill for an Act to amend the number of members so fixed shall not be passed by Parliament unless it is supported at its Third Reading by the votes of not less than two-thirds of the members of Parliament. (5): Nothing in this Constitution prevents an Act of Parliament from making special provision for the representation of a part of Tuvalu with special electoral problems, or related problems.
Electoral Provisions (Parliament) Act 3: For the purpose of this Act and sections 82(4) and (5) and 83 of the Constitution, Tuvalu shall be divided into 8 electoral districts which shall be known by the names, consist of the areas and return the number of members specified in relation thereto in Schedule.
Electoral Provisions (Parliament) Act 4:(1) For the purpose of registration of electors and the conduct of elections the Minister may by notice divide any electoral district into such number of electoral wards as he may think fit, and may assign such name as he may deem appropriate to any electoral ward.
Source: Electoral Provisions Ordinance, art. 3 and 4:https://tuvalu-legislation.tv/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1980/1980-0002/ElectoralProvisionsParliamentAct_1.pdf
Constitution of Tuvalu, art. 82 (1) and (5):http://tuvalu-legislation.tv/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1986/1986-0001/ConstitutionofTuvalu_1.pdf
Verified: 2019/02/25
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