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Boundary Delimitation

Zambia Zambia

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies


Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: (1) Zambia shall be divided into constituencies and wards for purposes of elections to the National Assembly and councils, respectively. (2) The number of constituencies shall be equal to the number of seats of elected members in the National Assembly.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 58 (1) & (2) http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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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
e. Geographic size of district
g. Other
Comments: The Electoral Commission shall, in delimiting the boundaries of constituencies and wards— (a) take into account the history, diversity and cohesiveness of the constituency or ward; (b) have regard to population density, trends and projections; (c) ensure that the number of inhabitants in each constituency or ward is reasonable, taking into account the means of communication and geographical features; (d) ensure that constituencies and wards are wholly within districts; and (e) seek to achieve an approximate equality of constituency and ward population, subject to the need to ensure adequate representation for urban and sparsely populated areas.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 59 http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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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: (4) The Electoral Commission shall determine the names and boundaries of constituencies and wards.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 58 (4) http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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