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Boundary Delimitation

Tanzania, United Republic of Tanzania, United Republic of

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies


Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: The United Republic of Tanzania shall be demarcated into constituencies of such number and in such manner as shall be determined by the Electoral Commission after obtaining the consent of the President.
Source: Constitution, art. 75 (1): http://www.judiciary.go.tz/downloads/constitution.pdf
Verified: 2015/10/21
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries


Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): e. Geographic size of district
g. Other
Comments: In demarcating the boundaries of constituencies, the Electoral Commission shall take due account of the availability of means of communication also the geographical conditions of the area intended demarcation into constituencies.
Source: Constitution, art. 75 (3): http://www.judiciary.go.tz/downloads/constitution.pdf
Verified: 2015/10/21
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries


Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): e. Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The Electoral Commission shall have the power to review and demarcate the boundaries of constituencies after obtaining the consent of the President.
Source: Constitution, art. 74 (6-c), 75 (2): http://www.judiciary.go.tz/downloads/constitution.pdf
Verified: 2015/10/21
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