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what is called the 'coat tail" effect. To
avoid
this problem while preserving
straightforward system, the best option in
my view is
vote
to give each elector a single
for a single directly elected
representative
in
a single seat
constituency. This method is well known
from Municipal Council and District Board
It also reflects the views of
elections.
most in this Council.
Functional constituency Revisions
143.
Third, we need to look both at the
existing 21 functional constituencies and at
the nine new ones which are to be created.
two aims in this exercise.
We should have
We need to deal with some of the criticisms
that have been levelled at the existing
functional constituencies by giving them a
broader electorate and therefore a broader
base of support. In addition, the whole
system of functional
constituencies will
gain inestimably in credibility if we can
show that every working member Of the
community has a second vote to represent his
or her interests at the place of work.
144.
So far as the present functional
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