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(a)

(b)

clause 2 contains the definitions necessary for the

interpretation of the Ordinance;

clause 3 establishes the Boundary and Election

Commission as a body corporate and provides for its

membership;

(c) clause 4 describes the functions of the Commission

which include reviewing the boundaries of

(d)

(e)

constituencies and making electoral arrangements;

clause 5 confers the general powers necessary for the

Commission to perform its functions and duties;

clause 6 empowers the Commission to issue guidelines

relating to the conduct of an election;

(f)

(g)

clause 7 empowers the Commission to make regulations

relating to electoral arrangements and procedures, in

particular for the registration of electors and

matters relating to the register, ascertainment of

qualification of electors, procedure for the

nomination of candidates, lodging deposits,

appointment of election agents, designation and

supervision of polling stations, counting of votes,

declaration of results, disposal of ballot papers,

power to obtain information for the purpose of

preparing registers of electors, and the

countermanding or postponement of an election or the

adjournment of a poll or a count;

clause 8 provides for the submission to the Governor