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"The electoral system should be entrenched in the Constitution. The Electoral Act should clearly set out the form, content and operation of the electoral system adopted."
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EISA and Electoral Commission Forum of SADC Countries: Principles for Election Management, Monitoring, and Observation in the SADC Region, p. 9

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Principles for Election Management, Monitoring, and Observation in the SADC Region

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  • The fundamental aspects of the electoral law should be enshrined in the constitution or at another level higher than ordinary law.
  • The rules should clearly state the electoral formula to be used to convert votes into mandates and the electoral timeline for the announcement and certification of results.
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