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Boundary Delimitation

Palau Palau

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies
Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: The Olbiil Era Kelulau is the bicameral legislature of Palau consisting of the House of Delegates and the Senate. Electoral districts are drawn for the election of the members of the Senate. Members of the House of Delegates are elected to the individual states.
Source: Constitution, Art. IX (3).
Verified: 2016/11/02
BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): a. "Equality" of population
Comments: Every eight years, a reapportionment committee redraws senate electoral districts based on population.
Source: Constitution, Art. IX (4).
Verified: 2016/11/02
BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): d. Boundary Commission
Comments: Reapportionment Commission.
Source: Constitution, Art. IX (4).
Verified: 2016/11/02
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