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Object of the Bill

The object of this Bill is to make miscellaneous provisions relating to the Electoral Commission as established by article 60 of the Constitution and in particular to enact certain provisions in relation to the Commission which are envisaged by the Constitution to be provided by Parliament for enabling the permanent Commission, i.e as distinguished from the Interim Electoral Commission under article 264, to function effectively.

For instance, to enable the Commission to carry out the demarcation of constituencies under article 63, the Bill provides that Parliament may divide Uganda into the number of constituents fixed by Parliament by resolution—pursuant to article 63 (1). The Bill also provides for the Oath of office of members of the Commission, the manner of taking its decisions, the Commission’s seal and the office of Secretary to the Commission.

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THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION BILL, 1996

Sponsored By Hon. Emmanuel Kirenga (Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs)

Committee: The Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs

Start

01/01/1970

First Reading/Committee

01/01/1970

Second Reading

01/01/1970

01/01/1970

Third Reading

01/01/1970

Presentation/Waiting Assent

01/01/1970

01/01/1970

Assented by President

End

Bill passed on 01/01/1970

Bill Withdrawn on 01/01/1970

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