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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
Comments: Presidential and parliamentary elections.
Source: Constitution, art. 74 (6): http://www.chr.up.ac.za/undp/domestic/docs/c_Tanzania.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2015/10/26
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: All expenses incurred by the Commission, including the remuneration are charged on and paid out of the consolidated fund, which is a public fund.
Source: The National Elections Act 2010, art. 122: http://www.unisa.ac.za/contents/faculties/law/docs/National_Elections_Act-.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2015/10/26
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: The Controller and Auditor General has the responsibility to ensure that the use of money proposed to be paid out of the Consolidated Fund has been authorized and it has been used for the stipulated purpose.
Source: Constitution, art. 136, 143: http://www.chr.up.ac.za/undp/domestic/docs/c_Tanzania.pdf(2013)
Verified: 2015/10/26
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: A commissioner ceases to be a member of the Commission after the expiry of five years from the date of his/her appointment or if any event arises which, if he/she were not a member of the Commission, would cause him/her to be disqualified for appointment as a Commissioner.
Source: Constitution, art. 74 (4): http://www.chr.up.ac.za/undp/domestic/docs/c_Tanzania.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2015/10/26
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: For the better carrying out of its functions, the Electoral Commission shall be an autonomous department. In discharging its functions, the Electoral Commission shall not be obliged to comply with orders or directions of any person or any government department or the views of any political party.
Source: Constitution, art. 74 (7, 11): http://www.chr.up.ac.za/undp/domestic/docs/c_Tanzania.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2015/10/26
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The National Electoral Commission shall consist of a Chairman, a Vice chairman and five other members.
Source: Constitution, art. 74 (1): http://www.chr.up.ac.za/undp/domestic/docs/c_Tanzania.pdf (2013);
The National Elections Act 2010, art. 4 (1): http://www.unisa.ac.za/contents/faculties/law/docs/National_Elections_Act-.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2015/10/26
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 74 (1, 3): http://www.chr.up.ac.za/undp/domestic/docs/c_Tanzania.pdf (2013);
The National Elections Act 2010, art. 4 (1): http://www.unisa.ac.za/contents/faculties/law/docs/National_Elections_Act-.pdf(2013)
Verified: 2015/10/26
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State
Comments: Constitution Article 74.1: There shall be an Electoral Commission of the United Republic which shall consist of following members to be appointed by the President.
Source: Constitution, art. 74 (1): http://www.chr.up.ac.za/undp/domestic/docs/c_Tanzania.pdf (2013);
The National Elections Act 2010, art. 4 (1): http://www.unisa.ac.za/contents/faculties/law/docs/National_Elections_Act-.pdf
Verified: 2015/10/26
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