Chapter Seven - Part 1. Electoral System And Process

Article 81. General Principles for the Electoral System

The electoral system shall ensure not more than two-thirds of the members of elective public bodies shall be of the same gender.

Article 82. Legislation on Elections

Parliament shall enact legislation to provide for the delimitation by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of electoral units.

Article 83. Registration as a Voter

A citizen who qualifies for registration as a voter shall be registered at only one registration centre.

Article 84. Candidates for Election and Political Parties to Comply With Code of Conduct

In every election, all candidates and all political parties shall comply with the code of conduct prescribed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

Article 85. Eligibility to Stand as an Independent Candidate

Any person is eligible to stand as an independent candidate for election if the person is not a member of a registered political party.

Article 86. Voting

At every election, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall ensure the safekeeping of election materials.

Article 87. Electoral Disputes

Parliament shall enact legislation to establish mechanisms for timely settling of electoral disputes.