ELECTORAL PROCESS ACT: SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION-I

3. Notification of breach of Code

2. Interpretation

3A. Determination of urgent complaint or allegation by Commission

4. Referral of complaint or allegation

5. Determination of complaint by district conflict management committee

6. Review of decision by National Conflict Management Committee

7. Decision by Commission

8. Disqualification of candidate or political party

SI 62 of 2016,

SI 35 of 2020.

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Electoral Process (Code of Conduct) (Enforcement) Regulations.

2. Interpretation

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, words and expressions have the meaning assigned to them in the Act.

3. Notification of breach of Code

(1) A person who witnesses a breach of the Code or alleges that a candidate or political party has breached the Code shall notify the Commission of the breach of the Code, in writing.

(2) The Commission may, on its own motion, take notice of any breach of the Code.

3A.
Determination of urgent complaint or allegation by Commission

(1) The Commission shall, within 24 hours of receipt of a complaint or allegation, determine whether the complaint is of an urgent nature requiring the Commission to hear the complaint or allegation within 48 hours of receipt of the complaint or allegation.

(2) The Commission shall, where the Commission determines that an urgent situation exists under sub-regulation (1)-

(a) issue a notice of hearing within 48 hours of the determination of the urgency of the complaint or allegation, to a candidate or political party complained against, the complainant, and to any other person the Commissioner considers necessary for the purposes of the hearing and shall specify the date, time and venue of the hearing; and

(b) attach the written complaint or allegation to the notice issued under paragraph (a).

(3) The Commission shall hear the complaint or allegation within 72 hours of receipt of the complaint or allegation.

(4) The Commission shall, where it finds a candidate or political party in breach of the code, disqualify the candidate or political party from participating as a candidate or political party in an election in a district, constituency or ward concerned.

[Reg 3A ins by reg 2 of SI 35 of 2020.]

4. Referral of complaint or allegation

(1) Where the Commission determines under regulation 3A that an urgent situation does not exist for the Commission to hear the complaint or allegation, the Commission shall, within 48 hours of receipt of a complaint or allegation of breach of the Code, refer the complaint or allegation to the district conflict management committee in the area in which the breach occurs for determination.

(2) Regulations 5, 6, 7 and 8 apply in hearing the complaint or allegation where no urgent situation exists.

[Reg 4 subs by reg 3 of SI 35 of 2020.]

5. Determination of complaint by district conflict management committee

(1) A district conflict management committee shall-

(a) upon receipt of a complaint, issue a notice of hearing to the candidate or political party complained against and to the complainant, specifying the date, time and venue of the hearing;

(b) attach the written complaint or allegation to the notice issued to the candidate or political party under paragraph (a); and

(2) The determination of a matter before a district conflict management committee shall be by consensus and in the absence of that consensus, according to the votes of the majority of the members present and considering the matter.

(3) A district conflict management committee shall, at the conclusion of a hearing, evaluate the facts and make recommendations on the matter to the National Conflict Management Committee.

6. Review of decision by National Conflict Management Committee

(1) The National Conflict Management Committee shall, within 48 hours of receipt of the recommendations of the district conflict management committee, review the decision of a district conflict management committee and where it considers necessary, adopt the recommendations made by a district conflict management committee.

(2) The National Conflict Management Committee may, where it considers it necessary, afford the parties to the complaint an opportunity to be heard on the recommendations submitted by a district conflict management committee under sub-regulation (1).

(3) The National Conflict Management Committee shall, after the review of the decision of a district conflict management committee, make recommendations on the matter to the Commission within 48 hours of the review.

[Reg 6 subs by reg 4 of SI 35 of 2020.]

7. Decision by Commission

(1) The Commission shall hear a complaint within 72 hours of the receipt of the recommendation on the complaint of the National Conflict Management Committee.

(2) The Commission shall afford the parties to the complaint an opportunity to be heard on the recommendations submitted by the National Conflict Management Committee.

(3) The Commission may adopt, modify or vary the recommendation made by the National Conflict Management Committee.

8. Disqualification of candidate or political party

The Commission shall, where it finds a candidate or political party in breach of the Code, disqualify the candidate or political party from participating as a candidate or political party in an election in the district, constituency or ward concerned.

ELECTORAL PROCESS (GENERAL) REGULATIONS

[Section 125]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

3. Functions of Chief Electoral Officer

2. Interpretation

4. Election officers

5. Form of oath or affirmation

6. Revocation of appointment of election officers

7. Notification of vacancy in council or National Assembly

8. Allocation and registration of symbols

9. Determination of whether candidate is supported by political party

PART II
NOMINATION PROCEDURE

10. Appointment of nomination office

11. Nomination for presidential election

12. Nomination for candidate for election as Member of Parliament

13. Nomination for mayor or council chairperson

14. Nomination for election as councillor

15. Receipt of nominations

16. Guidance by returning officer

17. Control at nomination centre

18. Determination of validity of nominations

19. Procedures after determination of validity of nominations

20. Publication of local notice

21. Procedure upon death of candidate

22. Inspection of nomination paper

PART III
ELECTIONS

23. Notice of polling stations

24. Appointment of times of polling

25. Postponement of poll in case of emergency

26. Nature of poll

27. Form of ballot paper

28. Issuance of ballot paper

29. Preparations for taking of poll

30. Ballot boxes, official seals and official marks

31. Procedure before commencement of poll

32. Control of persons entering polling station

33. Procedure for casting vote at polling station

34. Casting of votes

35. Restriction on communication in precincts of polling station

36. Prohibition on use of electronic devices

37. Spoilt ballot papers

38. Objections concerning voting

39. Assistance to certain voters

40. Voting by persons employed on election duties

41. Delegation of powers of presiding officer

42. Sealing of full ballot box

43. Procedure after close of poll

44. Counting to be done at polling stations

45. Counting of votes

46. Rejection of ballot papers

47. Re-counting of votes

48. Equality of votes

49. Sealing of ballot papers

50. Announcement and declaration of the results

51. Declaration of President-elect

52. Notice of result

53. Verification of ballot papers

54. Custody and destruction of election materials

PART IV
GENERAL PROVISIONS

55. Election agents

56. Polling agents

56A. Oath or affirmation by election agents or polling agents

57. Offences by election officers

58. Revocation of S.I. No. 92 of 2006

SI 63 of 2016,

SI 39 of 2021.

PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Electoral Process (General) Regulations.

2. Interpretation

(1) In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires-

"assistant returning officer" means a person appointed as such under regulation 4;

"ballot box" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"ballot paper" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"ballot paper account" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"by-election" has the meaning assigned to it in the Constitution;

"candidate" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"councillors" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"Chief Electoral Officer" means the person appointed as Chief Electoral Officer under the Electoral Commission of Zambia Act, 2016;

"election agent" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"election officer" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"local government election" includes elections for a mayor, council chairperson and councillor;

"local notice" means a notice given at the nomination office, the office of the district council within which the constituency is situated and such other place as the returning officer considers necessary;

"Member of Parliament" has the meaning assigned to it in the Constitution;

"national registration card" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"national registration number" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"nomination centre" has the meaning assigned to the word in the Act;

["nomination office" subs as "nomination centre" by reg 2 of SI 39 of 2021.]

"nomination paper" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"official mark" means a mark provided to a presiding officer under regulation 29, for the taking of a poll;

"official seal " means a seal provided to a presiding officer under regulation 29, for the taking of a poll;

"polling agent" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"polling assistant" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"polling day" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"polling district" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"polling station" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"presiding officer" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"registered" means registered in a register of voters;

"register of voters" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"Returning Officer" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"returning officer" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"Speaker" has the meaning assigned to it in the Constitution; and

"voter's card" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act.

(2) Where an act or thing is required or authorised to be done under these Regulations in the presence of a candidate, an election agent or a polling agent, the non-attendance of the candidate, election agent or polling agent at the time and place appointed for the purpose shall not, if the act or thing is otherwise legally done, invalidate the act or thing done.

3. Functions of Chief Electoral Officer

The Chief Electoral Officer shall-

(a) ensure that an election officer performs the election office's functions with impartiality and in accordance with these Regulations;

(b) issue to an election officer such instructions as the Chief Electoral Officer considers necessary to ensure due compliance with these Regulations; and

4. Election officers

(1) The Commission shall appoint in respect of each constituency, district or ward-

(a) a district electoral officer by notice in the Gazette;

(b) returning officer, by notice in the Gazette;

(c) an assistant returning officer by notice, in writing, for the purpose of assisting the Returning Officer and returning officers, respectively, in the performance of their functions; and

(d) polling assistants, by notice, in writing.

[Reg 4(1) subs by reg 3(b) of SI 39 of 2021.]

(2) The Commission may, by notice, in writing, appoint for each polling district, presiding officers, assistant presiding officers and polling assistants.

5. Form of oath or affirmation

The officers referred to in regulation 4(1)(c), (d) and (2) shall, before exercising any of the functions conferred on the officers under these Regulations, take and subscribe an oath or make an affirmation before a Subordinate Court Magistrate, Local Court Magistrate, district electoral officer, returning officer, Commissioner for Oaths, Head of a Government School or Principal of a College in Form GEN 1 set out in the Schedule.

[Reg 5 subs by reg 4 of SI 39 of 2021.]

6. Revocation of appointment of election officers

(1) Where the Commission revokes the appointment of a district electoral officer or returning officer, it shall publish a notice of the revocation in the Gazette.

[Reg 6(1) am by reg 5 of SI 39 of 2021.]

(2) Where the Commission revokes the appointment of an assistant returning officer, presiding officer, assistant presiding officer or polling assistant, it shall give notice, in writing, of the revocation to the person concerned.

7. Notification of vacancy in council or National Assembly

(1) The principal officer of a council shall, upon a casual vacancy occurring in the elected membership of a council, inform the Commission and the district or ward concerned, in writing, of the occurrence of the vacancy, as soon as practicable after it occurs.

(2) The Commission shall cause every casual vacancy in the elected membership of the National Assembly or council to be filled as soon as practicable.

8. Allocation and registration of symbols

(1) The Chief Electoral Officer shall maintain a register of symbols for use by candidates at elections, and that register shall be in such form as the Chief Electoral Officer may determine.

(2) A political party or independent candidate contesting an election shall apply to the Chief Electoral Officer for the registration of a symbol chosen by that party or candidate for use by a candidate supported by that party or by that independent candidate at elections and subject to sub-regulations (4) and (5), the Chief Electoral Officer shall register that symbol.

(3) An application made on behalf of a political party shall be made by the party president or secretary of that political party.

[Reg 8(3) am by reg 6 of SI 39 of 2021.]

(4) The following shall not be registered or used as symbols-

(a) the armorial ensigns or the National Flag of Zambia;

(b) a device or an emblem which, in the opinion of the Chief Electoral Officer, is normally associated with an ethnic group or religion or the regalia of a chief;

(c) a symbol or part of a symbol which, under the provisions of this regulation, is currently registered in respect of a political party or candidate;

(d) a symbol which is not distinctive from any other registered symbol; and

(e) a symbol the use of which is, in the opinion of the Chief Electoral Officer, offensive or objectionable.

(5) The Chief Electoral Officer shall not register a symbol under this regulation in respect of a political party or candidate until any other registered symbol in respect of that party or independent candidate is cancelled.

(6) The Chief Electoral Officer shall allocate and register in respect of a political party or independent candidate for election in a constituency, district or ward a symbol for use by that political party or independent candidate in that election.

9. Determination of whether candidate is supported by political party

(1) If a question arises in respect of the allocation and registration of a symbol under regulation 8 regarding whether the nomination of a candidate is supported by a political party, that question shall be referred to and determined by the Commission.

(2) The Commission shall consult the leader or secretary of a political party before determining the question referred to in sub-regulation (1).

<PN:"Highlighter 3">PART II
NOMINATION PROCEDURE

10. Appointment of nomination office

(1) The Commission shall, by notice in the Gazette, appoint for each constituency, district or ward in respect of which an election date has been appointed, a place to be the nomination centre for receiving nominations papers.

[Reg 10(1) am by reg 7 of SI 39 of 2021.]

(2) The returning officer for a constituency, district or ward shall attend at the nomination office during the periods appointed in respect of that constituency, district or ward for the receipt of nomination, to receive nomination papers in that constituency, district or ward.

11. Nomination for presidential election

(1) A presidential nomination paper shall be-

(a) in Form GEN 2 set out in the Schedule;

(b) signed by the candidate in the presence of the Returning Officer;

(c) subscribed to by not less than one hundred registered voters from each Province who support the presidential candidate and the running mate; and

(d) accompanied by a non-refundable election fee determined by the Commission.

(2) A nomination paper for a running mate shall be in Form GEN 3 set out in the Schedule.

(3) Sub-regulation (1)(c) and (d) does not apply to a running mate.

(4) A Presidential candidate shall file an affidavit, for purposes of Article 52 of the Constitution, in Form GEN 4 set out in the Schedule.

(5) The supporters referred to in sub-regulation (1)(c) shall-

(a) be screened and validated by an assistant returning officer in each province; and

[Reg 11(5)(a) subs by reg 8(a) of SI 39 of 2021.]

(b) endorse Part B of the presidential nomination paper in the presence of the assistant returning officer.

(6) A presidential candidate shall lodge with the Returning Officer-

(a) a statutory declaration of assets and liabilities in Form GEN 5 set out in the Schedule; and

(b) a declaration of compliance with the Electoral Code of Conduct in Form GEN 6 set out in the Schedule.

(7) A presidential candidate shall submit the processed nomination papers to the Returning Officer on a day and at a time appointed for the receipt of nominations.

(8) The Returning Officer shall at the time of lodging nomination papers take a portrait of a candidate.

[Reg 11(8) subs by reg 8(b) of SI 39 of 2021.]

(9) In this regulation, unless otherwise provided, a reference to a Presidential candidate includes a running mate.

12. Nomination for candidate for election as Member of Parliament

(1) The nomination paper for a candidate for election as a Member of Parliament shall be-

(a) in Form GEN 7 set out in the Schedule;

(b) subscribed to in Part B of the Form by fifteen supporters, registered in the constituency, in the presence of the returning officer;

(d) accompanied by a non-refundable election fee determined by the Commission.

(2) A candidate for election as a Member of Parliament shall file an affidavit, for purposes of Article 52 of the Constitution, in Form GEN 8 set out in the Schedule.

(3) A candidate for election as a Member of Parliament shall lodge with the returning officer for the constituency concerned-

(a) a statutory declaration of assets and liabilities in Form GEN 5 set out in the Schedule; and

(b) a declaration of compliance with the Electoral Code of Conduct in Form GEN 6 set out in the Schedule.

(4) The returning officer shall, at the time of receiving nomination papers, take a portrait of the candidate.

[Reg 12(4) subs by reg 9 of SI 39 of 2021.]

(5) A candidate or a person duly authorised by that candidate shall, at the time of lodging a nomination paper in a constituency, attend before the returning officer for the constituency with the 15 supporters of the candidate who shall produce their voter's cards and national registration cards to the returning officer.

13. Nomination for mayor or council chairperson

A candidate for election as a mayor or council chairperson in a district shall lodge with the returning officer for that district-

(a) a nomination paper in Form GEN 9 set out in the Schedule;

(b) an affidavit in Form GEN 10 set out in the Schedule; and

[Reg 13(c) ins by reg 10 of SI 39 of 2021.]

14. Nomination for election as councillor

(1) The nomination paper for a candidate for election as a councillor shall be-

(a) in Form GEN 11 set out in the Schedule;

(b) subscribed to by nine supporters, registered in the ward, in the presence of the returning officer;

(d) accompanied by a non-refundable election fee specified by the Commission.

(2) A candidate for election as a councillor shall file an affidavit in Form GEN 12 set out in the Schedule.

(3) A candidate for election as a councillor in a ward shall lodge with the returning officer for that ward-

(a) a duly completed nomination paper and affidavit; and

(b) a declaration of compliance with the Electoral Code of Conduct in Form GEN 6 set out in the Schedule.

(4) The returning officer shall, at the time of lodging nomination papers, take a portrait of the candidate and where the nomination papers are lodged by an election agent, the agent shall submit a portrait of the candidate as specified by the Commission.

(5) A candidate or a person duly authorised by the candidate shall, at the time of lodging a nomination paper, present themselves to the returning officer with the nine supporters who shall produce their voters cards and national registration cards to the returning officer.

[Reg 14(5) am by reg 11(a) of SI 39 of 2021.]

(6) The supporters shall subscribe their signatures on the nomination paper in the presence of returning officer.

[Reg 14(6) am by reg 11(b) of SI 39 of 2021.]

15. Receipt of nominations

(1) A returning officer shall receive the nomination of a candidate in an election on the days, hours and places specified by the Commission, by statutory order.

(2) A returning officer shall attend at the place, on the days and during the hours appointed by the Commission to provide nomination papers to candidates and to receive the nomination of candidates.

(3) A returning officer may extend the closing time of the period within which to receive nominations if the returning officer is satisfied that a candidate and the candidate's supporters duly presented themselves to the returning officer before the close of the period fixed for the receipt of nominations but were prevented from lodging their nomination before the expiry of that period because the returning officer was receiving the nomination of another candidate during the same period.

16. Guidance by returning officer

(1) Where a candidate or candidate's agent intending to lodge a nomination in a constituency, district or ward requests the returning officer for that constituency, district or ward to examine the nomination paper before it is lodged, or to be guided on any matter relating to that nomination paper, the returning officer shall guide that candidate or candidate's agent to the best of the returning officer's ability.

(2) The advice or guidance given under sub-regulation (1) shall not be inquired into in a proceeding before a court.

17. Control at nomination centre

(1) A returning officer shall maintain order at the nomination centre and in its precincts, and shall regulate the number of persons to be admitted at a time in the nomination office.

[Reg 17(1) am by reg 12(b) of SI 39 of 2021.]

(2) A returning officer at a nomination centre may require any person to leave the nomination centre and its precincts if, in the opinion of the returning officer, the person is causing a disturbance which is likely to interfere with the nominations.

[Reg 17(2) am by reg 12(c) of SI 39 of 2021.]

(3) Sub-regulation (2) does not apply to-

(a) a member of the Commission or its members of staff;

(b) an election officer;

(c) a person who is accompanying another person wishing to lodge a nomination paper in accordance with these Regulations and whose name appears on the nomination paper as a candidate, proposer, seconder or supporter;

(d) a police officer on duty;

(e) accredited monitors and observers; or

(f) a person authorised, in writing, by the Chief Electoral Officer to enter and remain in the nomination centre.

[Reg 17(3)(f) am by reg 12(c) of SI 39 of 2021.]

(4) The powers conferred by this regulation shall not be exercised so as to prevent a person who is otherwise entitled to be at the nomination office.

18. Determination of validity of nominations

(1) A returning officer for a constituency, district or ward shall, immediately after the filing of a nomination paper in that constituency, district or ward, determine the validity of each nomination lodged with the returning officer and shall declare invalid a nomination in respect of which-

(a) the nomination paper was not duly completed or properly signed or lodged;

(b) the nomination paper is not accompanied by the affidavit or the affidavit is defective in a material particular;

(d) the candidate does not meet the qualifications specified in the Act and the Constitution.

[Reg 18(1)(d) ins by reg 13(a) of SI 39 of 2021.]

(2) Where a returning officer determines that a nomination is invalid, the returning officer shall reject the nomination and shall endorse on the nomination paper the reason for the determination, and shall sign that endorsement.

(3) Where a returning officer determines that a nomination is valid, the returning officer shall sign the nomination paper to signify acceptance of the nomination.

(4) Where a returning officer for a constituency, district or ward determines that only one candidate has been validly nominated for election in that constituency, district or ward, the returning officer shall declare that candidate to be duly elected in that constituency, district or ward and shall inform the Commission accordingly.

(5) A returning officer shall notify each candidate, in writing, of the returning officer's decision in respect of that candidate after the filing of nominations.

[Reg 18(5) am by reg 13(b) of SI 39 of 2021.]

(6) Where a returning officer determines that more than one candidate is validly nominated, the returning officer shall immediately publish a notice of the names of the candidates validly nominated, in a manner that the returning officer considers necessary for giving the names sufficient publicity, and shall cause the notice to be published in the Gazette.

(7) The determination of the returning officer that a nomination is valid or invalid is final unless challenged through an election petition in accordance with Article 52(4) of the Constitution.

19. Procedure after determination of validity of nominations

(1) A returning officer shall, after determining the validity of nominations lodged with the returning officer, inform the Commission of the candidates who are validly nominated.

(2) Where a returning officer determines that no candidate has been validly nominated for election in that constituency, district or ward, the returning officer shall inform the Commission accordingly.

(3) Where the Commission is informed under sub-regulation (2) that no candidate has been validly nominated, the Commission shall, in respect of that constituency, district or ward, exercise its powers provided for in regulation 7.

20. Publication of local notice

(1) Where two or more candidates have been validly nominated for a constituency, district or ward, the returning officer shall give local notice that a poll shall be taken in that constituency, district or ward on the day appointed for the election, and the local notice shall set out the names of the candidates in alphabetical order of surnames and other names.

[Reg 20(1) am by reg 14 of SI 39 of 2021.]

(2) Where two or more candidates have been validly nominated for a constituency, district or ward, the returning officer shall publish the information contained in the nomination papers and affidavits relating to the candidates.

(3) Where no candidate or only one candidate has been validly nominated for election in a constituency, district or ward, the returning officer shall give local notice that a poll shall not be taken in that constituency, district or ward.

(4) Where in respect of a constituency, district or ward, the same day has been appointed for the poll for elections to the office of President, the National Assembly or councillor, the returning officer for that constituency, district or ward shall-

(a) in the notice referred to in sub-regulation (1), state that the polls shall be held at the same time; and

(b) in the notice referred to in sub-regulation (3), state that despite a poll for election to the National Assembly not being taken in that constituency, district or ward, the poll for the election to the office of President or councillor, as the case may be, shall be taken on the appointed day.

21. Procedure upon death of candidate

The Commission shall, where a candidate who is validly nominated for election in a constituency, district or ward dies before the close of the poll in that election, declare all proceedings relating to the election in that constituency, district or ward to be void, and shall in respect of that constituency, district or ward appoint new election dates.

22. Inspection of nomination paper

A person registered in a constituency, district or ward may, at any reasonable time, after the returning officer for the constituency, district or ward has given notice of the date of the poll and before the day appointed for the taking of a poll in that constituency, district or ward inspect, at the office of the returning officer, a nomination paper of a candidate in that constituency, district or ward.

PART III
ELECTIONS

23. Notice of polling stations

The electoral officer for a polling district shall, for the purpose of the taking of a poll in the polling district, give local notice and such other notice indicating the location of a polling station in the polling district.

24. Appointment of times of polling

(1) Subject to regulation 25, a poll shall commence and close at such time as the Commission appoints, and notice of the times shall be published in the Gazette and in such other manner as the Commission directs.

(2) The Commission may appoint different commencement or closing times for different constituencies or polling districts.

25. Postponement of poll in case of emergency

(1) A presiding officer may postpone until later in the day, and if necessary to some other day, the polling at the polling station where voting cannot be started or is interrupted by reason of a riot, open violence, flood, natural catastrophe or other cause, which affects the conduct of a free and fair election at the polling station.

(2) Where a presiding officer postpones a poll, in accordance with sub-regulation (1), the polling shall start or restart at the earliest practicable time or date.

<PN:"Highlighter 3">(3) A presiding officer may extend the hours or postpone the day of polling at a polling station where polling has started or has been interrupted by reason of any of the causes referred to in sub-regulation (1), and references in these Regulations to the close of the poll shall be construed accordingly.

(4) If a poll is postponed at a polling station, the hours of polling on the day to which it is postponed shall be the same as those for the original day, and references in these Regulations to the closing of the poll shall be construed accordingly.

(5) A presiding officer shall, where the presiding officer postpones a poll in accordance with these Regulations, take such precautions as are necessary to safeguard the ballot boxes, ballot papers and other election requisites, and shall immediately notify the returning officer of that postponement.

(6) Where a returning officer is notified under sub-regulation (4) of the postponement of a poll, the returning officer shall immediately notify the Commission of the postponement.

26. Nature of poll

(1) A voter may vote at the polling station appointed for the polling district in which that voter is registered and shall not be entitled to vote at any other polling station.

(2) At the taking of a poll, a voter shall be entitled to cast one vote for a candidate and if a voters name appears in error or for any other reason in more than one register of voters, or more than once in the same register of voters, the voter shall not be entitled to cast more than one vote for a candidate.

27. Form of ballot paper

(1) The ballot paper for a poll in a presidential election shall be in Form GEN 13 set out in the Schedule and shall show, in alphabetical order, the surnames and portraits of the presidential candidates and the names only of the running mate, the names of the political party, if supported by any, and the symbol of each candidate.

(2) The ballot paper for a poll in an election for a Member of Parliament, Mayor, Council Chairperson or councillor shall be in Form GEN 14 set out in the Schedule and in respect of a constituency, district or ward shall show the names in alphabetical order of the surnames and portraits of the candidates, the names of the political party, if supported by any, for election in that constituency, district or ward and the symbol of each candidate.

[Reg 27(2) am by reg 15 of SI 39 of 2021.]

28. Issuance of ballot paper

(1) A person who intends to vote in an election shall apply for a ballot paper and shall-

(a) attend at the polling station at which the person is entitled to vote;

(b) produce that person's voter's card and national registration card to the presiding officer or assistant presiding officer at a polling station;

(d) have the right hand thumbnail stained, or any other finger or body part found appropriate by the polling assistant.

(2) A person who fails to comply with the requirements of this regulation shall not be issued with a ballot paper.

(3) Sub-regulation (1)(a), (c) and (d) shall not apply where a special vote is applicable.

(4) A presiding officer or polling assistant at a polling station may ask an applicant for a ballot paper any question that the presiding officer or polling assistant considers necessary to enable the presiding officer or polling assistant to identify the applicant manually or electronically with the name on the register of voters for that polling station.

[Reg 28(4) am by reg 16(a) of SI 39 of 2021.]

(5) A person shall not be issued with a ballot paper or permitted to vote at a polling station unless the presiding officer or polling assistant for the polling station is satisfied that the person-

(a) is entitled to vote at that polling station;

(b) has produced that person's voter's card;

(d) has not previously voted in the poll in respect of which the person is applying for a ballot paper; and

(e) ...

[Reg 28(5)(e) rep by reg 16(b) of SI 39 of 2021.]

29. Preparations for taking of poll

(1) A returning officer shall, in respect of the taking of a poll in a polling station within the returning officers constituency, district or ward-

(a) ensure that there are sufficient compartments within which voters may mark their ballot papers in secrecy and screened from observation;

(b) provide each presiding officer with such number of ballot boxes, ballot papers, official seals, official marks, the voters roll relating to the polling station and such other things as may be necessary for the taking of the poll;

(c) make such arrangements to facilitate the taking of the poll as may be necessary for ensuring that the poll is taken in the manner provided in these Regulations and in accordance with any instructions issued by the Commission; and

(d) publish, both inside and outside each polling station, notices instructing voters on the procedure for casting their votes and notices showing-

(i) the names in alphabetical order of surnames of the candidates for election in that constituency, district or ward; and

(ii) the symbol allocated under regulation 8 in respect of each candidate for election in the constituency, district or ward.

(2) The returning officer for each constituency, district or ward in which a poll is to be taken shall give notice, in writing, to each candidate for election in the constituency, district or ward, before the day appointed for taking of the poll, of the time and place at which the votes cast in the elections shall be counted.

30. Ballot boxes, official seals and official marks

(1) Every ballot box shall be transparent and constructed in a manner that, after it is sealed under regulation 42, the ballot papers can be placed in the ballot box by the voters but not taken out without breaking the seals.

(2) The official seals and official marks in respect of every poll shall be in such form as the Commission may determine.

31. Procedure before commencement of poll

(1) The presiding officer at each polling station shall, immediately before the commencement of the poll, show every ballot box, open and empty, to any person whose presence for that purpose is permitted so that the person may see that it is empty, and shall then seal with the official seal each ballot box, and shall permit a candidate, election agent or polling agent, who may be present to affix their seals to the ballot box, and the seal or seals shall not be broken until the ballot box is opened in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations.

(2) The presiding officer or assistant presiding officer at each polling station shall place every ballot box sealed under sub-regulation (1) in a position that it can be seen throughout the taking of the poll by the presiding officer or assistant presiding officer and a candidate, election agent or polling agent who is present at the polling station.

(3) The presiding officer or the assistant presiding officer in a polling station at a correctional centre shall immediately before the commencement of a poll, show every ballot box, open and empty to any person whose presence for that purpose is permitted so that the person may see that it is empty and shall then seal with the official seal each ballot box and shall permit a candidate, election agent or polling agent who may be present to affix their seals to the ballot box and the seal or seals shall not be broken until the ballot box is opened in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations.

[Reg 31(3) ins by reg 17 of SI 39 of 2021.]

32. C<PN:"Highlighter 3">ontrol of persons entering polling station

<PN:"Highlighter 3"> (1) The presiding officer at each polling station shall keep order in the polling station and in its precincts, and shall regulate the number of voters to be admitted at a time to that polling station.

(2) The presiding officer at each polling station may require any person to leave the polling station and its precincts if, in the opinion of the presiding officer, that person is causing a disturbance which is likely to interfere with the taking of the poll.

(3) Sub-regulation (2) does not apply to-

(a) a member of the Commission or its members of staff;

(b) an election officer;

(d) a police officer on duty;

(e) accredited monitors and observers; or

(f) a person authorised, in writing, by the Chief Electoral Officer to enter and remain in the polling station.

(4<PN:"Highlighter 3">) A candidate, election agent, polling agent or a person accredited by the Commission to enter and remain in a polling station shall, before attending the taking of a poll at any polling station, take and subscribe an oath or make an affirmation, in Form GEN 1 set out in the Schedule before the returning officer for that constituency, district or ward.

<PN:"Highlighter 3"> (5) The powers conferred by this regulation shall not be exercised so as to prevent any voter who is entitled to vote at a polling station from having an opportunity of voting at that polling station.

33. Procedure for casting vote at polling station

Where a presiding officer, assistant presiding officer or polling assistant is satisfied that an applicant is entitled to be issued with a ballot paper, and to vote, the following procedure shall be followed-

(a) the voter shall, before receiving a ballot paper, present to the polling assistant, the right hand thumb to be marked, except that in the case of a voter without any thumb, that voter shall present any other finger or body part found appropriate by the polling assistant;

(b) before issuing a ballot paper to the voter, the presiding officer or assistant presiding officer shall-

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(i) call out the name and the number of the voter as recorded in the register of voters at such polling station;

(ii) cancel the name relating to the voter in the register of voters, as evidence that the voter has received a ballot paper; and

(iii) stamp the back of the ballot paper with the official mark;

(c) the presiding officer or polling assistant shall detach the ballot paper from its counterfoil and deliver it to the voter;

(d) the voter shall, on receiving the ballot paper, enter one of the compartments provided in the polling station for that purpose and signify the vote by secretly marking the ballot paper with a cross in the appropriate place and shall then fold the ballot paper in such a way that the official mark stamped on it is visible and the mark signifying the vote is not visible; and

(e) the voter shall thereafter leave the compartment and shall, in the presence of the presiding officer or polling assistant, place the folded ballot paper in the ballot box provided in the polling station for that purpose.

34. Casting of votes

(1) A voter shall cast the vote without undue delay and shall leave the polling station as soon as the voter has placed the ballot paper in the ballot box.

(2) Where the presiding officer is of the opinion that a voter is causing undue delay in casting the vote and that the delay is likely to hinder the adequate or orderly conduct of the poll, the presiding officer may require that voter to complete casting the vote within a period of two minutes immediately thereafter.

(3) A presiding officer shall permit every voter to cast a vote before closing the poll if the voter, at the time appointed for the closing of the poll-

(a) is inside the polling station; or

(b) is owing to congestion, in the opinion of the presiding officer, within the precincts of the polling station.

35. Restriction on communication in precincts of polling station

A p<PN:"Highlighter 3">erson, other than a presiding officer, polling assistant, police officer or person on duty in an official capacity at a polling station, shall not have any communication with a voter while the voter is in the precincts of the polling station for the purpose of voting.

36. Prohibition on use of electronic devices

(1) A person shall not use or be allowed to use an electronic device in a polling station or verification room of an election result.

(2) Despite sub-regulation (1), the Commission may specify a list of officials who may use an electronic device in a polling station or verification room for purposes of communication.

37. Spoilt ballot papers

Where a voter inadvertently deals with a ballot paper in such a manner that it cannot be used as a valid ballot paper, the voter shall deliver that ballot paper to the presiding officer and if the presiding officer is satisfied that the ballot paper has been spoilt inadvertently, the presiding officer shall issue another ballot paper to that voter and shall cancel the spoilt ballot paper and the counterfoil to which it relates.

38. Objections concerning voting

(1) An election agent, a polling agent or another voter may, at any time before a voter has been handed a ballot paper at a polling station, object to that voter being entitled to vote or to vote at that polling station if it appears that-

(a) the voter's name is not in the register of voters at that polling station; and

[Reg 38(1)(a) am by reg 19 of SI 39 of 2021.]

(b) the voter is not in possession of a voter's card or national registration card, or the objector has reasonable grounds to show that the person is not a citizen.

(2) An election agent or voter may object to any other conduct of an election officer or any other person present at a polling station.

(3) An objection shall be made to the presiding officer by an election agent, polling agent or voter in Form GEN 15 set out in the Schedule.

(4) Where a presiding officer does not accept an objection lodged under this regulation, the presiding officer shall accept the ballot and shall count the objected votes.

(5) An objector who is not satisfied with the decision of the presiding officer made under sub-regulation (4) may appeal to the returning officer before the close of voting in Form GEN 16 set out in the Schedule, and the returning officer and presiding officer shall keep a record of each objection and decision made.

39. Assistance to certain voters

(1) A presiding officer or other election officer at the request of a voter who is unable to read shall assist that voter in voting in the presence of-

(a) a person appointed by the presiding officer or accredited observer or monitor, if available; or

(b) two election agents of different candidates, if available.

(2) A person may assist a voter in voting if-

(a) the voter requires assistance due to physical disability;

(b) the voter has requested to be assisted by that person; and

(3) The secrecy of voting as provided in the Constitution shall be preserved in the application of this regulation.

(4) <PN:"Highlighter 3">A presiding officer shall record in the copy of the register of voters, by means of a mark placed next to the name of the voter concerned, that the presiding officer or another person assisted the voter as provided under this regulation and give the reason for doing so.

40.<PN:"Highlighter 3"> Voting by persons employed on election duties

<PN:"Highlighter 3"> (1) Where a person entitled to vote in a constituency, district or ward is employed as a returning officer, presiding officer, polling assistant, police officer or in any other official capacity at a polling station outside that constituency, district or ward, other than the polling station at which that person is entitled to vote, the returning officer for that constituency, district or ward may authorise that person, by certificate under the returning officers hand in Form GEN 17 set out in the Schedule, to vote at the polling station at which the person is employed.

(2) A voter to whom a certificate is issued under sub-regulation (1) shall deliver that certificate to the presiding officer when the voter applies for a ballot paper.

41. Delegation of powers of presiding officer

The presiding officer at a polling station may, during a temporary absence from that polling station, delegate the presiding officers power's, subject to the directions of the Commission, to a polling assistant, and during the period of that absence, the polling assistant shall have and may exercise the powers of the presiding officer.

42. Sealing of full ballot box

(1) The presiding officer shall, as soon as a ballot box gets filled up during voting, seal it in the presence of accredited observers, monitors or polling agents and allow the agents to affix their seals to the box, which shall be kept in full view of all persons present until the close of the poll.

(2<PN:"Highlighter 3">) The presiding officer shall, where a ballot is sealed under sub-regulation (1), place a new sealed ballot box for the continuity of the voting process.

<PN:"Highlighter 3">43. Procedure after close of poll

(1) The presiding officer at a polling station shall, as soon as practicable after the close of the poll, in the presence of the candidates, accredited observers, monitors, election agents or polling agents, present at the polling station-

(a) close and seal the aperture of every ballot box used for the poll, and permit the candidates, accredited observers, monitors, election agents or polling agents, present at the polling station to affix their seal to the ballot box;

(b) in respect of the poll, complete the ballot paper account in Form GEN 18 set out in the Schedule; and

(c) place in separate envelopes, which shall be sealed with official paper seals and with the seals of the candidates, election agents or polling agents, if any, who wish to affix their seals to the ballot box, all the relevant documents such as unused ballot papers, spoilt ballot papers, copy of the register of voters, counterfoils of used ballot papers, the ballot paper account, the official marks and official seals.

(2) A presiding officer shall, in accordance with such directions as may be issued by the Commission, dispatch each envelope sealed and the ballot boxes sealed in safe custody to the returning officer for the constituency, district or ward in respect of which the poll was conducted.

(3) The returning officer for a constituency, district or ward in which a poll has been taken shall take into custody and issue a receipt for all the packets and ballot boxes delivered to the returning officer by a presiding officer in accordance with sub-regulation (2).

44. Counting to be done at polling stations

(1) The returning officer for constituency, district or ward shall ensure that the counting takes place as soon as practicable after the close of the poll in the respective polling stations in the constituency.

(2) A presiding officer for a polling station shall, as soon as practicable, conduct the count at the polling station immediately after the close of the poll at the polling station.

45. Counting of votes

(1) A presiding officer for a polling station in which a poll has been taken shall, with the assistance of the polling assistants for that polling station, count all the votes cast in the election in that polling station in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.

(2) The counting of the votes shall, so far as circumstances permit, proceed continuously until the count is completed, allowing only a reasonable time for refreshments.

(3) The procedure for counting shall be as follows-

(a) the presiding officer shall open each ballot box and, after removing all the ballot papers, shall count and record the total number of ballot papers contained in each ballot box, without reference to the manner in which the ballot papers are marked;

(b) the presiding officer shall then count and record the total number of valid ballot papers in respect of each candidate, commencing with the election to the office of the President, Member of Parliament, Mayor, Council Chairperson and councillor; and

[Reg 45(3)(b) am by reg 20 of SI 39 of 2021.]

(c) the presiding officer shall ensure that, while counting the ballot papers, the polling assistants keep the side of each ballot paper on which the vote is recorded upwards, and shall take all precautions for preventing any person present at the count from seeing the number printed on each ballot paper.

46. Rejection of ballot papers

(1) A presiding officer shall, subject to sub-regulation (2) reject as invalid, and shall not count, a ballot paper-

(a) which does not bear the official mark;

[Reg 46(1)(a) am by reg 21 of SI 39 of 2021.]

(b) which contains more than one vote;

(c) on which anything other than the number printed on the ballot paper is written or marked in such manner that the voter can be identified; or

(d) which is unmarked or invalid for uncertainty.

(2) A ballot paper on which the vote is marked-

(a) elsewhere than in the proper place;

(b) otherwise than by means of a cross; or

shall not by that reason be invalid if the intention of the voter clearly appears on it, and the manner in which the paper is marked does not of itself identify the voter and it is not shown that the voter can be identified.

(3<PN:"Highlighter 3">) The presiding officer shall stamp the word "rejected" on a ballot paper which is not to be counted under this regulation.

(4) The presiding officer shall draw up a statement in Form GEN 19 set out in the Schedule showing the number of ballot papers rejected under the several heads of-

(a) absence of official mark;

(b) more than one vote;

(d) unmarked or invalid for uncertainty.

(5) The presiding officer of a polling station may give a candidate, election agent or polling agent present at the polling station a copy of the statement referred to in sub-regulation (4).

47. Re-counting of votes

A candidate, an election agent or polling agent may, if present when the counting or recounting of the votes is completed, request the presiding officer to have the votes re-counted, or the presiding officer may, have the votes re-counted or again recounted, except that the presiding officer may refuse the request if, in the opinion of the presiding officer, it is unreasonable.

48. Equality of votes

(1) Where an equality of votes is found to exist between two or more candidates and the addition of one vote would entitle any one of the candidates to be declared elected, the returning officer shall immediately decide between those candidates by lot in such manner as the Commission may determine and shall proceed as if the candidate on whom the lot falls has received an additional vote.

(2) This regulation shall not apply to an election to the office of President.

49. Sealing of ballot papers

(1) The presiding officer shall, on completion of the counting and totalling of votes cast in an election, seal in separate marked envelopes the ballot papers counted in respect of each candidate, and shall place the rejected ballot papers in separate envelopes.

(2) The presiding officer shall announce how the votes have been cast for each candidate in Form GEN 20a set out in the Schedule, and how many have been rejected in the polling station and may require if present, election agents or monitors to countersign the results, except that failure to countersign the election results does not render the results invalid.

[Reg 49(2) am by reg 22 of SI 39 of 2021.]

(3) The presiding officer shall deliver the envelopes referred to in sub-regulation (1) to the returning officer of the constituency, district or ward concerned with all the documents and materials referred to in regulation 45.

50. Announcement and declaration of the results

(1) The returning officer shall, receive the votes counted at the polling stations in the constituency, district or ward, total the votes of the poll for each candidate from the ballot paper accounts of each polling station.

[Reg 50(1) am by reg 23(a) of SI 39 of 2021.]

(2) In every constituency where a poll in respect of an election to the office of President, mayor or council chairperson has been taken, the returning officer for that constituency shall, without delay after the totalling of the votes has been completed, announce the results of each candidate in Form GEN 20b set out in the Schedule and inform the Commission of the number of valid votes cast in the election and the number of valid votes cast for each candidate and votes rejected.

[Reg 50(2) am by reg 23(b) of SI 39 of 2021.]

(3) When the totalling of the votes for National Assembly or local government elections has been completed and the result of the poll ascertained, the returning officer shall-

(a) complete in duplicate a declaration of the results of the poll in Form GEN 21 set out in the Schedule;

(b) declare to be elected as Member of Parliament, mayor, council chairperson or councillor, the candidate to whom the majority of votes were cast by reading aloud in public at the place where the totalling was conducted; and

51. Declaration of President-elect

(1) If, on an initial ballot for a presidential election, no candidate receives more than 50 per cent of the valid votes cast at the election, the Returning Officer shall announce the results of the initial ballot in Form GEN 22 set out in the Schedule, and the Commission shall appoint a day for taking a second ballot in accordance with the Constitution.

(2) For the purpose of determining whether any presidential candidate is entitled to be declared elected under the Constitution, the Returning Officer shall ascertain the total number of valid votes cast in favour of each candidate and if a presidential candidate records more than 50 per cent of the valid votes cast, the Returning Officer shall declare that candidate to be President-elect in Form GEN 23 set out in the Schedule.

(3) The presidential candidate who obtains more than 50 per cent of the valid votes cast in the initial ballot or second ballot shall be declared President-elect by the Returning Officer.

52. Notice of result

(1) The Commission shall, in respect of each candidate declared elected in accordance with regulations, give notice in the Gazette of-

(a) the full names of those candidates; and

(b) the constituency, district or ward in which the candidate was elected.

(2) A person validly nominated and unopposed in accordance with regulation 20(3) shall be deemed to have been elected with effect from the date appointed for the taking of the poll at the election in the constituency, district or ward concerned.

53. Verification of ballot papers

(1) The returning officer for a constituency, district or ward in which a poll is taken shall appoint a time and place at which the verification of the ballot paper accounts completed in that constituency, district or ward shall take place and shall give notice, in writing, of the time and place to the candidate in such election.

(2) The returning officer shall, at the time and place appointed under sub-regulation (1), in the presence of the assistant returning officer for that constituency, district or ward and candidates and their election agents, monitors or observers present, proceed with the verification of the ballot paper accounts.

(3) The returning officer conducting a verification in accordance with sub-regulation (2) shall-

(a) open the envelopes containing the unused ballot papers together with their counterfoils and the spoilt ballot papers and the envelopes delivered to the returning officer in respect of each polling station in the constituency;

(b) in respect of each polling station, compare the ballot papers contained in the ballot boxes as recorded under regulation 45 and with the total number of unused and spoiled ballot papers contained in an envelope for that polling station;

(d) place ballot paper account forms for that constituency, district or ward in one envelope and seal that envelope.

(4) The returning officer shall prepare and deliver to the Commission a report on the verification of the ballot paper accounts in Form GEN 24 set out in the Schedule, and shall permit the candidates, monitors, observers and election agents present at the verification to make a copy of the report.

54. Custody and destruction of election materials

(1) The returning officer shall, upon the completion of the verification of the ballot paper accounts, immediately deliver to the Commission all sealed envelopes in connection with the election.

(2) The Commission shall retain the envelopes delivered under sub-regulation (1) in respect of any poll in an election for a period of six months after the day on which the result of the election was declared, and shall then cause them to be destroyed by any efficacious method.

(3) Where the Commission has been informed under section 100(4)of the Act that an election petition has been presented in respect of an election, the packets shall not be destroyed until the trial of that election petition is finally determined.

PART IV
GENERAL PROVISIONS

55. Election agents

(1) A candidate shall name an election agent in the nomination paper and, subject to the other provisions of this regulation, the person named shall be the election agent of the candidate for the purpose of that election.

(2) A candidate may revoke the appointment of an election agent at any time, or an election agent may resign from the appointment, by giving written notice to the other party.

(3) Where the election agent of a candidate ceases to be the candidate's election agent for any reason, that election agent shall give written notice of the cessation to the returning officer for the constituency concerned and if another person is appointed to be the candidate's election agent, the notice shall set out the full name and address of the new election agent.

(4) A person who is not appointed in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations shall not exercise the rights of an election agent.

[Reg 55(4) am by reg 24 of SI 39 of 2021.]

(5) A candidate in a presidential election may, for the purposes of that election, appoint one person in each constituency to be the candidate's election agent for that constituency or appoint the same election agent to be the election agent for two or more constituencies, and the other provisions of this regulation shall apply to that candidate and election agent.

56. Polling agents

(1) Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, a candidate, or the candidate's election agent may, in respect of each polling station within the constituency in which the candidate is nominated, appoint a person to be that candidate's polling agent.

[Reg 56(1) am by reg 25 of SI 39 of 2021.]

(2) A candidate or the candidate's election agent shall, at least four days before the day appointed as polling day for the constituency, district or ward concerned, give written notice to the returning officer for the constituency, district or ward stating the names and addresses of the polling agents appointed under sub-regulation (1) and specifying the polling station for which each person is appointed as polling agent.

(3) A person who is not appointed in accordance with the provisions of this regulation shall not exercise the rights of a polling agent.

(4) A candidate in a presidential election may, for the purposes of that election, appoint a person to be that candidate's polling agent in respect of a polling station or to be that candidate's election agent.

(5) A person may, in respect of a polling station in the constituency for which that person is election agent, appoint a person to be the polling agent of a candidate and the other provisions of these Regulations shall apply to that candidate, that candidate's election agent and polling agents.

56A. Oath or affirmation by election agents or polling agents

A person appointed as an election agent and polling agent under these Regulations shall, before exercising any of the functions conferred on them under these Regulations, take and subscribe an oath or make an affirmation before a Subordinate Court Magistrate, Local Court Magistrate, District Electoral Officer, returning officer, Commissioner for Oaths, Head of a Government School or Principal of a College in Form GEN 1 set out in the Schedule.

[Reg 56A ins by reg 26 of SI 39 of 2021.]

57. Offences by election officers

An election officer or person who wilfully fails to perform the functions of that office or fails to comply with any of the requirements of these Regulations commits an offence and is liable, upon conviction, to a fine not exceeding ten thousand penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to both.

58. Revocation of S.I. No. 92 of 2006

The Electoral (General) Regulations, 2006, are revoked.

SCHEDULE

[Regulations 4, 9, 11(1), 11(2), 11(4), 11(6)(a), 11(6)(b), 12(1), 12(2), 13(a), 13(b), 12(3)(a), 14(1)(a), 14(2), 27(1), 27(2), 38(3), 38(5), 40(1), 43(1), 46(3), 49, 50, 51(1), 51(2) and 53(3)]

[Sch am by reg 27 of SI 39 of 2021.]

PRESCRIBED FORMS

GEN 1

[Regulations 5 and 32]

(Complete in triplicate)


REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
The Electoral Process Act, 2016 (Act No. 35 of 2016)
The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016
OATH ( ) OR AFFIRMATION ( )
I ..................................................................................... Surname	........................................................................... Other Names
having been appointed ............................................................................. do hereby *swear/solemnly and sincerely affirm that-
(a) I will carry out the duties required of me as a result of my appointment impartially and to the best of my ability without fear or favour to any person or persons;
(b) I will not directly or indirectly reveal to any person any matter that may come to my knowledge or notice as a result of my appointment unless so authorised by law; and
(c) I will diligently discharge my duties in accordance with the law and shall abide with the Electoral Code of Conduct.
Signed: ........................
*Sworn/Affirmed before me this ........... day of ................... 20.......
	Signed ........................
Name in BLOCK LETTERS ...........................................
* Subordinate Court Magistrate/Local Court Magistrate/District Electoral Officer/Returning Officer/Commissioner for Oaths/Head of Government School/Principal of a College.
+ In case of candidate, election agent or polling agent delete paragraph (a).
* Delete as necessary.

GEN 2

[Regulation 11(1)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION NOMINATION PAPER

PART A

PART B
We being registered voters, support the candidature of .............................................................. for elections as President of the Republic of Zambia on ............................................................. (date)
Province	Full Name in Block Capitals	Voter's Card Number	Signature or thumb-print

Page ............. of .......... pages

Verified before me ...................................

Name: ...........................................

Assistant Returning Officer

Date: ....................................

Witness: Name: ....................................

Signature: ......................................

Designation: ......................................

PART C
Constituency	Name of election agent	Signature	Mobile number

















Page ............ of .............. pages

GEN 3

[Regulation 11(2)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION NOMINATION PAPER RUNNING MATE

PART A

GEN 4

[Regulation 11(4)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

AFFIDAVIT FOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE/RUNNING MATE*

I,...............................................................................................................................................,
a Zambian citizen nominated to contest Presidential election/as a running mate*, do hereby make oath/solemnly affirm and state that:

1. I am a Zambian citizen by birth/descent* and attach a certified copy of my green National Registration Card marked 1.

2. I have been ordinarily resident in Zambia and I reside at ............................................................

(Physical address, town, province)

3. I am a registered voter and a certified copy of my voter's card is attached and marked 2.

4. I am ...................... years of age.

5. I am fluent in the official language.

6. I have obtained, as a minimum academic qualification, a Grade twelve certificate or its equivalent and attached is a certified copy of my Grade twelve certificate/equivalent* marked 3.

7. I have paid all my personal taxes/made arrangements satisfactory* to the appropriate tax authority for the payment of taxes. Attached hereto is a certified copy of the tax clearance certificate/proof of arrangement of paying taxes marked 4.

8. I have declared my assets and liabilities and the statement of the assets and liabilities is attached and marked 5.

9. I qualify for nomination as a Presidential candidate and the disqualifications in Article 100(2) do not apply to me.

10. I swear this affidavit conscientiously believing the same to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Sworn by the said .................. at Lusaka this ............ day of ..................... 20....

Before me: .............................................................

Commissioner for Oaths

GEN 5

[Regulations 11(6)(a) and 12(3)(a)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

STATUTORY DECLARATION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

(Presidential Candidate/Running Mate/Member of Parliament/Mayor/Council Chairperson*)

I, ......................................................................... (full names) being a candidate for election to the office of the President of the Republic of Zambia/Running Mate* do solemnly and sincerely declare that the statement annexed hereto is made by me for the purposes of Article 100/70* of the Constitution and is a true and complete statement of my assets and liabilities.

AND I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.

Signed ........................

Subscribed and solemnly declared before me this ............ day of ...................... 20.......

..............................
Returning Officer

Note: A typed or clearly printed/written statement of assets and liabilities must be annexed to this declaration.

GEN 6

[Regulations 11(6)(b), 12(3)(b) and 14(3)(b)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ELECTORAL CODE OF CONDUCT

I, ....................................................................................... do solemnly and sincerely declare that:

(1) I am a citizen of ..................................................................................................................

(2) My National Registration Card Number is ..............................................................................

(3) *I am the Secretary General leader of .......................... a political party registered under the Societies Act, and intending to participate in the elections.

*I am an independent candidate intending to participate in the elections.

(4) *I shall ensure that the .............................................. as a political party and its supporters, shall observe the Code of Conduct during campaigns and elections.

*I shall comply and be bound by the provisions of the Electoral (Code of Conduct) Regulations.

(5) I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.

Signed .....................

Name ........................................................................................................................................

Residential address ...................................................................................................................

Subscribed to and solemnly declared before me at ............ this .......... day of ................... 20.......

Local Court Magistrate, Subordinate Court Magistrate, Head of Primary or Secondary School, Principal of a College, Commissioner for Oaths, District Electoral Officer, returning officer or Head of any Government institution.

GEN 7

[Regulation 12(1)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NOMINATION PAPER

PART A

PART B
We, being registered voters in the ....................................... Constituency .................................
District, support in the candidature of .......................................................................................
Full name in Block Capitals	Voter's Registration Card Number	Signature or thumb-print

NOTES

1. Candidates are advised to acquaint themselves with the provisions of regulations 15 to 24 and 58 before completing this nomination on paper.

2. When this nomination paper is lodged it must be accompanied by the sum of K.......... in as non-refundable nomination fee.

3. An affidavit FORM GEN 5 must be completed by the candidate himself or herself before a Commissioner for Oaths.

GEN 8

[Regulation 12(2)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2021

AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF NOMINATION AS A MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

I, ........................................................................................................................ a Zambian citizen nominated to contest elections as a Member of Parliament, do hereby make oath/solemnly affirm and state that:

1. I am a Zambian citizen and I attach a certified copy of my green national registration card marked 1.

2. I reside at .............................................................................................................................

(physical address, town, province)

3. I am a registered voter and a certified copy of my voter's card is attached and marked 2.

4. l am .............................................................................. years old.

5. I have obtained, as a minimum academic qualification, a Grade twelve certificate or its equivalent and a certified copy of my Grade twelve certificate/equivalent* is attached and marked 3.

6. I have declared my assets and liabilities and the statement of the assets and liabilities is attached and marked 4.

7. I am not a member of a political party and I have not been a member of a political party for at least two months immediately before the date of the election

8. I qualify for nomination as a Member of Parliament and the disqualifications in Article 70(2) do not apply to me.

9. I swear this affidavit conscientiously believing the same to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Sworn by the said .................... at .................... this ........... day of ................... 20.......

Before Me ..............................................................................................
Commissioner for Oaths

GEN 9

[Regulation 13(a)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

LOCAL GOVERNMENT NOMINATION PAPER

MAYOR/COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON

PART A

PART B
We, being registered voters in the .............................................. District, support the candidate of ....................................................................
Full name in Block Capitals	Voter's Registration Card Number	Signature or thumb-print

NOTES

1. Candidates are advised to acquaint themselves with the provisions of regulations 15 to 24 and 58 before completing this nomination on paper.

2. When this nomination paper is lodged it must be accompanied by the sum of K................ in as non-refundable nomination fee.

3. An affidavit FORM GEN 10 must be completed by the candidate himself or herself before a Commissioner for Oaths.

GEN 10

[Regulation 13(b)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF NOMINATION AS MAYOR/COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON*

I,................................................................................................................, a Zambian citizen nominated to contest election as a Mayor/Council Chairperson* do hereby make OATH/ solemnly affirm and state that:-

1. I am a Zambian citizen and I attach a certified copy of my green National Registration Card marked 1

2. I reside at ........................................................................................................................

(Physical address, town, province)

3. I am a registered voter and a certified copy of my voter's card is hereto attached and marked 2.

4. I have obtained, as a minimum academic qualification, a Grade twelve certificate or its equivalent and a certified copy of the Grade twelve certificate/equivalent* is hereto attached and marked 3.

5. I have declared my assets and liabilities and the statement of the said assets and liabilities is attached and marked 4.

6. I qualify for nomination as a Mayor/Council Chairperson*.

7. I swear this affidavit conscientiously believing the same to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Sworn by the said ....................... at ........... this ............ day of ............... 20.....

Before me ................................................................

Commissioner for Oaths

GEN 11

[Regulation 14(1)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT NOMINATION PAPER

COUNCILLOR

PART A

PART B
We, being registered voters in the ..................................... Ward of the ............................. Council, support the candidate of .....................................................................................
Full name in Block Capitals	Voter's Registration Card Number	Signature or thumb-print

NOTES

1. Candidates are advised to acquaint themselves with the provisions of regulations 15 to 24 and 58 before completing this nomination on paper.

2. When this nomination paper is lodged it must be accompanied by the sum of K............... in as non-refundable nomination fee.

3. An affidavit FORM GEN 12 must be completed by the candidate himself or herself before a Commissioner for Oaths.

GEN 12

[Regulation 14(2)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF NOMINATION AS A COUNCILLOR

I, ............................................................................................................................................., nominated to contest election as a Councillor do hereby make oath/solemnly affirm and state that-

I am a Zambian citizen /holder of a resident permit/resident in the district* and, a certified copy of my green National Registration Card/resident permit* is hereby attached and marked 1.

(1) I reside at ......................................................................................................................

(Physical address, town, province)

(2) I am not a Member of Parliament or nominated to stand as a Member of Parliament.

(3) I am ..................... years of age.

(4) I have obtained, as a minimum academic qualification, a Grade twelve certificate or its equivalent and a certified copy of my Grade twelve certificate/equivalent* is hereto attached and marked 2.

(5) I have paid all my council taxes and I attach hereto a certified copy of tax clearance from the Council, marked 3

(6) I qualify for nomination as a Councillor.

(7) I swear this affidavit conscientiously believing the same to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Sworn by the said ................ at ..................... this ......... day of .................., 20.....

Before me ...............................................................

Commissioner for Oaths

GEN 13

[Regulation 27(1)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

BALLOT PAPER FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Serial No. ............................................
Constituency ...........................................................................................................................
Instructions: Vote for ONE candidate ONLY by marking one cross in the blank box opposite the name and symbol of the candidate for whom you wish to vote. DO NOT make any other mark on this paper by which you can be identified.
PORTRAIT OF CANDIDATE	NAME OF CANDIDATE Name of Running Mate	POLITICAL PARTY/INDEPENDENT	SYMBOL	MARK/CROSS









*Official Mark to be stamped on reverse side of ballot paper

GEN 14

[Regulation 27(2)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

BALLOT PAPER FOR NATIONAL ASSEMBLY/MAYORAL/COUNCIL
CHAIRPERSON/COUNCILLORS*

Serial No. ..................
Constituency ..........................................................................................................................
Instructions: Vote for ONE candidate ONLY by marking one cross in the blank box opposite the name and symbol of the candidate for whom you wish to vote. DO NOT make any other mark on this paper by which you can be identified.
PORTRAIT OF CANDIDATE	NAME OF CANDIDATE Name of Running Mate	POLITICAL PARTY/INDEPENDENT	SYMBOL	MARK/CROSS









*Official Mark to be stamped on reverse side of ballot paper

GEN 15

[Regulation 38(3)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

OBJECTION AND DECISION CONCERNING VOTING

I ........................................................................................... being *an election agent/voter hereby objects to .............................................................. of voter's card no. .......................... being *allowed/refused to vote at ................................... polling station for the following reasons:

..............................................................................................................................................

Name of objector ....................................................................................................................

NRC No.: ............................................... Voter's Card No.: ..............................................

Signed: ...........................

Date: ............................

I .............................................................................................. being the duly appointed Presiding Officer for ............................................ polling station hereby *allow/reject the above objection on the ground(s) that:

..............................................................................................................................................

Signed: .........................

Date: ..........................

GEN 16

[Regulation 38(5)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

APPEAL TO THE RETURNING OFFICER

To: The Returning Officer

................................... Constituency

.................................. District

I .......................................................................................................... an *election agent/voter at ..................................................................................... polling station hereby appeal against the decision of the Presiding Officer at the said polling station *allowing/refusing ............................... of voter's card no. ............................................ to vote.

My appeal is based on the ground(s) that ....................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................

Signed ....................

Appellant

Date .........................

I ......................................................................................................................... duly appointed Returning Officer for ................................................................................... Constituency hereby allow/reject the appeal on the ground(s) that .........................................................................

............................................................................................................................................

Signed: .......................

Date: .........................

GEN 17

[Regulation 40(1)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO VOTE AT A POLLING STATION FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED ON ELECTION DUTIES

To: Presiding Officer ............................................................................................. Polling Station ............................................................................................ Constituency

In accordance with regulation 42 authority is hereby given for the person specified below to cast his vote at the above polling station:

(i) Full name of voter as shown in the Voters' Roll ........................................................................

................................................................................................................................................

(ii) Election duty .......................................................................................................................

(iii) Name of polling station at which voter entitled to vote ..............................................................

................................................................................................................................................

(iv) Voter's Card No. .................................................................................................................

(v) National Registration Card No. .............................................................................................

............................................ . ...............................................
Name of Returning Officer Signature of Returning Officer

Date ................ 20......

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This certificate may only be issued to a person who is unable to vote at the polling station at which the person is entitled to vote owing to the fact that he or she is employed in an official capacity on election duties at some other polling station.

2. In addition to this certificate, the national registration card and the voter's card must be produced to the Presiding Officer when application is made for a ballot paper.

3. Upon the issue of a ballot paper to the voter this certificate must be surrendered to the Presiding Officer who must attach it to the marked copy of the Voters' Roll.

GEN 18

[Regulation 43(1)(b)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

BALLOT PAPER ACCOUNT

PRESIDENTIAL/MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT/ MAYOR/COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON/COUNCILLOR*

Polling Station: ............................................ Constituency: .......................................................

Council: ....................................................... Date: ..............................................................

To be completed by Returning Officer on issue of ballot papers	To be completed by Presiding/Assistant Presiding Officer at the close of a poll
	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5
Ballot papers numbered	Total number supplied	Number of used excluding spoilt ballot papers	Number of spoilt ballot papers	Number of unused ballot papers	Total columns 2-4 (This must equal (1))
To
To
To
To
To
To
To
To
To
To
To
To
To
TOTAL
Ballot boxes supplied ........... Ballot boxes used .............. Unused ballot boxes ...............

I hereby certify that this is the correct statement of all ballot papers and boxes supplied to me.

Name: ..............................................................................................................................

Signed: ...........................................................................................................................

PRESIDING OFFICER/ASSISTANT PRESIDING OFFICER

GEN 19

[Regulation 46(4)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

STATEMENT OF REJECTED BALLOT PAPERS PRESIDENTIAL/MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT/ MAYOR/COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON/COUNCILLOR*

.............................. Polling Station

................................. Constituency

................................ Polling Station

Date of poll .......................

Reasons for rejection by Presiding Officer	Total
1. No official Mark	............................................
2. Votes shown for more than one candidate	............................................
3. Voter identification by mark	............................................
4. Unmarked or invalid due to uncertainty	............................................
Total number of rejected ballot papers	............................................

I ........................................................................................ hereby certify that this is a correct statement of the ballot papers rejected by me as invalid.

Date .................... 20.......

............................................
Signature of Presiding Officer

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To be completed by the Presiding Officer at the conclusion of the count after results and before announcement of the results.

2. The rejected ballot papers must be placed together in a marked envelope which must be sealed by the Presiding Officer.

GEN 20

[Regulations 49 and 50]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULT OF THE POLL PRESIDENTIAL/MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT/ MAYOR/COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON/COUNCILLOR*

I ...................................................................................................... being the Presiding Officer for ......................................................................................................................................,
(Presiding Officer's name in full in BLOCK CAPITAL (Name and number of Polling Station)

in .................................................................................... Constituency do hereby announce that I have, in accordance with the law, counted the votes of the poll in the said polling station and that they have been given to:

	Name of Candidate	Party/Independent	Votes (in figures)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

I further declare that a total of ............................ ballot papers have been rejected by me as invalid and that a total of ............................................ votes were cast.

Dated this .............. day of ..................... 20.....

Signed: ..........................

(Name/Party) (Signature)	Name/Party) (Signature	(Name/Organisation) (Signature
(Name/Party) (Signature)	Name/Party) (Signature	(Name/Organisation) (Signature
(Name/Party) (Signature)	Name/Party) (Signature	(Name/Organisation) (Signature
(Name/Party) (Signature)	Name/Party) (Signature	(Name/Organisation) (Signature
(Name/Party) (Signature)	(Name/Party) (Signature)	(Name/Organisation) (Signature
(Name/Party) (Signature)	(Name/Party) (Signature)	(Name/Organisation) (Signature
(Name/Party) (Signature)	(Name/Party) (Signature)	(Name/Organisation) (Signature
(Name/Party) (Signature)	(Name/Party) (Signature)	(Name/Organisation) (Signature
(Name and Signatures of Agents)	(Name and Signatures of Agents)	(Name and Signatures of Monitors)

Witnessed by:

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This form must be completed in sufficient quantities to give one copy to each polling agent by the Presiding Officer. The Presiding Officer must read out aloud the text from the original to the public outside and inside the polling station.

2. The full names of the candidates, party and votes received in figures must be inserted in the columns above, with the successful candidate's name at No. 1.

3. The original of this form must be delivered to the Returning Officer together with other material at the conclusion of the count. Copies can be given to each candidate/party agents and monitors.

GEN. 20a

[Regulation 49(2)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

BALLOT PAPER ACCOUNT

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULT OF THE POLL
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT/MAYOR/COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON/COUNCILLOR*

I ................................................................................... being the Presiding Officer for (Presiding Officer's Name in full in BLOCK LETTERS)

....................................................................................................................................................
(Name and Number of Polling Station)

in ......................................................................................................... Constituency do hereby announce that I have, in accordance with the law, counted the votes of the poll in the said polling station and that they have been given to:

	Name of Candidate	Party/Independent	Votes (in figures)	Votes (in words)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

I further declare that a total of .......................... ballot papers have been rejected by me as invalid and that a total of .......................... votes were cast.

Dated this .............. day of .......................... 20.......

Signed .......................

Witnessed by:

Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
(Name and signatures of Agents)	(Name and signatures of Agents)	(Name and signatures of Monitors)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This Form must be completed in sufficient quantities to give one copy to each polling agent by the Presiding Officer. The Presiding Officer must read out aloud the text from the original to the public outside and inside the polling station.

2. The full names of the candidates, party and votes received in figures must be inserted in the columns above, with the successful candidate's name at No. 1.

3. The original of this Form must be delivered to the Returning Officer together with other material at the conclusion of the count. Copies can be given to each candidate/party agents and monitors.

GEN. 20b

[Regulation 50(2)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULT AT THE TOTALLING
PRESIDENTIAL/MAYOR/COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON*

I ................................................................................... being the Presiding Officer for (Presiding Officer's Name in full in BLOCK LETTERS)

....................................................................................................................................................
(Name and Number of Polling Station)

	Name of Candidate	Party/Independent	Votes (in figures)	Votes (in words)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

I further declare that a total of ................ ballot papers have been rejected as invalid.

The tie of votes recorded has been broken by casting a lot in accordance with the provisions of the law.

(Delete if not applicable)

Dated this ........... day of ........................ 20......

Signed .........................

Witnessed by:

Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
(Name and signatures of Agents)	(Name and signatures of Agents)	(Name and signatures of Monitors)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This Form must be completed in sufficient quantities to give one copy to each polling agent by the Returning Officer. The Returning Officer must read out aloud the text from the original to the public outside and inside the polling station.

2. The full names of the candidates, party and votes received in figures must be inserted in the columns above, with the successful candidate's name at No. 1.

3. The original of this Form must be delivered to the Chief Electoral Officer together with other material at the conclusion of the count. Copies can be given to each candidate/party agents and monitors.

G<PN:"Highlighter 3">EN 21

<PN:"Highlighter 3">[Regulation 50(3)(a)<PN:"Highlighter 3">]

<PN:"Highlighter 3">(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2021

DECLARATION OF THE RESULT OF THE POLL
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT/MAYOR/COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON/COUNCILLOR*

I ................................................................................. being the Returning Officer/District Electoral Officer for ........................................................................................... District/Constituency/Ward,
(Returning Officer's/CEO's Name in full CAPITAL LETTERS)

do hereby announce that I have, in accordance with the law, ascertained the results of the poll in the said Constituency, District or Ward and that they have been given to:

	Name of Candidate	Party/Independent	Votes (in figures)	Votes (in words)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

I further declare that a total of ................ ballot papers have been rejected as invalid and that a total of ...................... votes were cast.

The tie of votes recorded has been broken by casting a lot in accordance with the provision of the law. (Delete If not applicable).

I, therefore declare that the said ............... to be this day duly elected as ....................... for ................ District/Constituency/Ward.

Dated this ............. day of ......................., 20......

Signed .......................

*Please turn over to complete the Form

Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)
Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Party (Signature)	Name/Organisation (Signature)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This Form must be completed in sufficient quantities to give copy to each candidate or their polling agent by the Returning Officer. The Returning Officer must read out aloud the text from the original to the public at the place where the totalling of the votes takes place.

2. The full names of the candidates, party and votes received in figures must be inserted in the columns above, with the successful candidate's name at No. 1.

3. The original of this Form must be delivered to the Electoral Commission of Zambia by the quickest possible means and copy must be retained by the Returning Officer.

GEN 22

[Regulation 51(1)]

(Complete in triplicate)


REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
The Electoral Process Act, 2016 (Act No. 35 of 2016)
The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016
DECLARATION OF RESULT OF THE INITIAL BALLOT- PRESIDENTIAL
Whereas Parliament was dissolved on the .............. day of ........................, 20.....
AND WHEREAS an election to the Office of President was conducted on the ........................... day of ............................................, 20.....
NOW THEREFORE,
I (full name of Returning Officer) .................................. being the Returning Officer for the election to the office of President do hereby DECLARE that I have, in accordance with the law, ascertained the result of such election and the results have been given to:
1. ..............................................................................................................................................
2. ..............................................................................................................................................
3. ..............................................................................................................................................
4. ..............................................................................................................................................
5. ..............................................................................................................................................
6. ..............................................................................................................................................
7. ..............................................................................................................................................
AND WHEREAS, no candidate has received more than fifty per cent of the valid votes cast in accordance with Article 101(2) of the Constitution.
AND WHEREAS
1. ..............................................................................................................................................
2. ..............................................................................................................................................
3. ..............................................................................................................................................
received the highest and second highest numbers of the valid votes cast.
NOW THEREFORE I, the said Returning Officer do hereby ANNOUNCE THAT the second ballot shall be held on the ........................ day of ................ 20.....
And the candidates shall be:
1. ..............................................................................................................................................
2. ..............................................................................................................................................
3. ..............................................................................................................................................
Signed ..................................... Returning Officer
Date ..................

GEN 23

[Regulation 51(2)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

DECLARATION OF PRESIDENT-ELECT

WHEREAS Parliament was dissolved on the ........................................................................ day of ......................................................................., 20.....

AND WHEREAS an Election to the office of President was conducted on the ........................ day of ......................, 20.....

NOW THEREFORE, I (full name of Returning Officer) ................................................................

being the Returning Officer for the election to the office of President do hereby declare that I have, in accordance with the law, ascertained the result of such election and the valid votes were given to:

1. ..............................................................................................................................................

2. ..............................................................................................................................................

3. ..............................................................................................................................................

4. ..............................................................................................................................................

I, THEREFORE DECLARE, (name of elected candidate in block letters)

.................................................................................................................................................

to be PRESIDENT-ELECT of the Republic of Zambia, this ................... day of ............................, 20.....

Signed ........................................................
Returning Officer

Lusaka

Zambia

*Delete whichever is not applicable

GEN 24

[Regulation 53(3)]

(Complete in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Electoral Process Act, 2016
(Act No. 35 of 2016)

The Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016

REPORT ON VERIFICATION OF BALLOT PAPER ACCOUNT PRESIDENTIAL/MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT/MAYOR/COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON/COUNCILLOR

TO: Chief Electoral Officer
Electoral Commission of Zambia
P.O. Box 50274
LUSAKA

I, ................................................................................................, being the Returning Officer for

................................................................................................................................................

Constituency/district, hereby report that I have, in accordance with regulation 46 of the above Regulations verified the ballot paper account forms received from the Presiding Officers of every Polling Station in the constituency by comparing them with the total number of ballot papers contained in each ballot box and the total number of unused and spoilt ballot papers delivered to me by Presiding Officers.

The result of such verification is as follows:

1. Total number of ballot papers issued by me to Presiding Officers .........................................

Details obtained from ballot paper account forms	Details obtained from physical check by Returning Officer
2. Number used excluding spoilt ballot papers: .........................	5. Total number of ballot papers contained in the ballot boxes: ............................................
3. Number of spoilt ballot papers: .....................................................	6. Total number of spoilt ballot papers: ..............................................................
4. Number of unused ballot papers: ....................................................	7. Total number of unused ballot papers returned by Presiding Officers: .............................................................
TOTAL	TOTAL
................................. Constituency/Ward
.................................................... District
Date: ....................	............................................ Signature of Returning Officer

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER

[Sections 26 and 28]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

2. Nomination for election times

4. Election date

SI 70 of 2016.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government Elections) (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order.

2. Nomination for election times

Nominations for the election of a council chairperson and councillor in the districts and wards set out in the Schedule may be lodged with the returning officer on Thursday, 20th October, 2016, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 20th October, 2016, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 16th November, 2016.

4. Election date

The poll for the election of a council chairperson and councillor in the districts and wards set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Thursday, 17th November, 2016, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours, except that a poll shall not be taken in a district or ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraphs 2 and 4]

DISTRICTS AND WARDS

ELECTIONS FOR COUNCIL CHAIRPERSONS

	Province	District
1.	Northern	Senga Hill
2.	North-Western	Kalubila
3.	North-Western	Mushindano
4.	Western	Mwandi

ELECTION FOR COUNCILLORS

	Province	District	Constituency Name	Ward Name
1.	Central	Chibombo	Keembe	Keembe
2.	Central	Ngabwe	Lufubu	Chisanga
3.	Copperbelt	Masaiti	Masaiti	Miengwe
4.	Luapula	Chembe	Chembe	Chipete
5.	Luapula	Chipili	Chipili	Mumbwe
6.	Luapula	Chili	Chili	Nsenga
7.	Muchinga	Isoka	Isoka	Kanyala
8.	Muchinga	Isoka	Isoka	Mpungu
9.	Southern	Gwembe	Gwembe	Kkole
10.	North-Western	Mufumbwe	Mufumbwe	Lalafuta
11.	Western	Nalolo	Nalolo	Shekela

LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER

[Section 125]

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SI 18 of 2017.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order.

2. Nomination for election times

Nominations for the election of a council chairperson in the district and ward set out in the Schedule may be lodged with the returning officer on Thursday, 16th March, 2017 between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 16th March, 2017, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday, 24th April, 2017.

4. Election date and times of poll

The poll in a district and wards for the election of a council chairperson and councillor set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Tuesday 25th April, 2017, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours, except that a poll shall not be taken in a district or ward if only one candidate is validly nominated in the election.

SCHEDULE

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Election Council Chairperson		District Masaiti
Election	District	Constituency	Ward No.	Name
Councillor	Chibombo	Keembe	1019	Ipongo
Councillor	Nchelenge	Nchelenge	10008	Kasamba

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) ORDER, 2017

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SI 54 of 2017.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government By-Elections) (Election Date and Time of Poll) Order.

2. Date and time of nomination for election

A candidate for election as a council chairperson or councillor in the districts and wards set out in the Schedule shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Tuesday, 15th August, 2017, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Tuesday, 15th August, 2017 at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 13th September, 2017.

4. Election date and time of poll

The poll for the election of a council chairperson and councillor in the district and wards set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Thursday, 14th September, 2017, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours, except that a poll shall not be taken in a district or ward if only one candidate is validly nominated.

SCHEDULE

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ELECTIONS FOR COUNCIL CHAIRPERSONS AND COUNCILLORS

1. Elections for Council Chairperson
District
Itezhi tezhi
Kachibiya
Luvushimanda
Lunte
2. Elections for Councillor
District	Constituency	Ward No.	Name
Kabwe	Bwacha	5003	Chililalila
Luanshya	Luanshya	5013	Chitwi
Mufulira	Kankoyo	9001	Luansobe
Kaputa	Kaputa	2015	Luntomfwe
Kalabo	Liuwa	1020	Libonda
Zambezi	Zambezi East	9003	Mpidi Kakon"™ga
Chilanga	Chilanga	1006	Chimanja
Chama	Chama South	1015	Mabinga

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTION) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) ORDER, 2018

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SI 21 of 2018.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government By-Election) (Election Date and Time of Poll) Order.

2. Date and time of nomination for election

A candidate for election as a councillor in the ward set out in the Schedule shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Tuesday, 27th March, 2018, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Tuesday, 27th March, 2018 at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday 23rd April, 2018.

4. Election date and time of poll

(1) The poll for the election of a councillor in the ward set out in the Schedule shall take place on Tuesday, 24th April, 2018, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a ward if only one candidate is validly nominated.

SCHEDULE

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ELECTIONS FOR COUNCILLOR

District	Constituency	Ward No.	Name
Kalulushi	Kalulushi	102003012	Luapula
Mufulira	Mufulira	102009027	Kansuswa
Mwinilunga	Mwinilunga	108007014	Mudyanyama
Mafinga	Mafinga	106004008	Kakoma
Mongu	Mongu Central	110007002	Lealui Lower
Nyimba	Nyimba	103006009	Chiweza
Shiwang"™andu	Shiwang"™andu	106007003	Kalebe
Sinda	Sinda	103008008	Chiwuyu
Chinsali	Chinsali	106002005	Mikunku
Monze	Moomba	109008021	Mwanza East
Kawambwa	Kawambwa	104004006	Ntumbachushi
Shibuyunji	Mwembezhi	105008010	Nampundwe
Mufumbwe	Mufumbwe	108006007	Mushima
Mwense	Mambilima	104009006	Munwa
Kasempa	Kasempa	108004006	Kanongo
Mushindamo	Solwezi East	108008004	Kalilele

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BY-ELECTION (CHILANGA CONSTITUENCY NO. 71) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) ORDER

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SI 32 of 2018.

[Made under regulation 15(1) of the Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Assembly By-Election (Chilanga Constituency No. 71) (Election Date and Time of Poll) Order.

2. Nomination for election

A candidate for election as a Member of Parliament for Chilanga Constituency No. 71 shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Thursday, 3rd May, 2018, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 3rd May, 2018, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday, 4th June, 2018.

4. Election date and time of poll

(1) The poll in Constituency referred to in paragraph 2 shall take place on Tuesday, 5th June, 2018, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in the Constituency if only one candidate is validly nominated.

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) ORDER, 2018

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SI 33 of 2018.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government By-Elections) (Election Date and Time of Poll) Order.

2. Date and time of nominations for election

A candidate for election as a councillor in the wards set out in the Schedule shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Thursday, 3rd May, 2018, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 3rd May, 2018 at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday, 4th June, 2018.

4. Election date and time of poll

(1) The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards set out in the Schedule shall take place on Tuesday, 5th June, 2018, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a ward if only one candidate is validly nominated.

SCHEDULE

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ELECTIONS FOR COUNCILLOR

District	Constituency	Ward No.	Ward Name
Sinda	Sinda	103008006	Chilongozi
Nyimba	Nyimba	103006012	Luangwa
Chiengi	Chienge	104002013	Mununga
Mwense	Mambilima	104009003	Musonda
Kasama	Lukashya	107003014	Chumba
Kasama	Lukashya	107003015	Musowa

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 2) ORDER, 2018

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SI 45 of 2018.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government By-Elections) (Election Date and Time of Poll) (No. 2) Order.

2. Date and time of nominations for elections

A candidate for election as a council chairperson in a district set out in the Schedule shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Tuesday, 26th June, 2018, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Tuesday, 26th June, 2018 hours at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 25th July, 2018.

4. Election date

(1) The poll for the election of a council chairperson in a district set out in the Schedule shall take place on Thursday, 26th July, 2018, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a ward if only one candidate is validly nominated.

SCHEDULE

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DISTRICTS

ELECTION FOR COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON

Province	District
1.	Eastern	Chipangali
2.	Eastern	Kasenengwa
3.	Eastern	Chasefu
4.	Eastern	Lusangazi
5.	Eastern	Msanzala
6.	Luapula	Chifunabuli
7.	Lusaka	Chilanga

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 3) ORDER, 2018

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SI 46 of 2018.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government By-Elections) (Election Date and Time of Poll) (No. 3) Order.

2. Date and time of nominations for elections

A candidate for election as a mayor or councillor in the district and ward set out in the Schedule shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Tuesday, 26th June, 2018, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Tuesday, 26th June, 2018 hours at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 25th July, 2018.

4. Election date

(1) The poll for the election of a mayor or councillor in the district and ward set out in the Schedule shall take place on Thursday, 26th July, 2018, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a ward if only one candidate is validly nominated.

SCHEDULE

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ELECTIONS FOR MAYOR

Province	District
Lusaka	Lusaka

ELECTIONS FOR COUNCILLORS

District	Constituency	Ward No.	Ward Name
Mwense	Mwense	104009012	Chachacha
Mpulungu	Mpulungu	107007013	Lwambazi
Mwinilunga	Mwinilunga	108007010	Kanyama
Mwinilunga	Mwinilunga	108007013	Kanongesha
Mushindano	Solwezi East	108008002	Ka"™ngwena
Mongu	Nalikwanda	110007017	Looma

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BY-ELECTION (KASENENGWA CONSTITUENCY NO. 41) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 2) ORDER

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SI 56 of 2018.

[Made under regulation 15(1) of the Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Assembly By-Election (Kasenengwa Constituency No. 41) (Election Date and Time of Poll) (No. 2) Order.

2. Nomination for elections

A candidate for election as a Member of Parliament for Kasenengwa Constituency No. 41 shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Thursday, 9th August, 2018, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 9th August, 2018, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 5th September, 2018.

4. Election date and times of poll

(1) The poll in the Constituency referred to in paragraph 2 shall take place on Thursday, 6th September, 2018, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a Constituency if only one candidate is validly nominated.

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 4) ORDER, 2018

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SI 57 of 2018.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government By-Elections) (Election Date and Time of Poll) (No. 4) Order.

2. Date and time of nomination for election

A candidate for election as a councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Thursday, 9th August, 2018, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 9th August, 2018, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 5th September, 2018.

4. Election date and time

(1) The poll for the election of a councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall take place on Thursday, 6th September, 2018, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a district or ward if only one candidate is validly nominated.

SCHEDULE

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ELECTIONS FOR COUNCILLORS

District	Constituency Name	Ward No.	Name
Solwezi	Solwezi Central	108008009	Kamalamba
Zambezi	Zambezi West	108009013	Liyovu
Kasempa	Kasempa	108004014	Nkenyauna
Kaoma	Mangango	110002015	Shikombwe
Limulunga	Luena	110003003	Mabili

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BY-ELECTION (MANGANGO CONSTITUENCY NO. 141) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) ORDER

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SI 75 of 2018.

[Made under regulation 15(1) of the Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Assembly By-Election (Mangango Constituency No. 141) (Election Date and Time of Poll) Order.

2. Nomination for election

A candidate for election as a Member of Parliament for Mangango Constituency No. 141 shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Tuesday, 16th October, 2018, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Tuesday, 16th October, 2018, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday, 19th November, 2018.

4. Election date and time

(1) The poll in the constituency referred to in paragraph 2 shall take place on Tuesday, 20th November, 2018, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a constituency if only one candidate is validly nominated.

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 5) ORDER, 2018

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SI 76 of 2018.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government By-Elections) (Election Date and Time of Poll) (No. 5) Order.

2. Date and time of nomination for election

A candidate for election as a council chairperson or councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Tuesday, 16th October, 2018, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Tuesday, 16th October, 2018, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday, 19th November, 2018.

4. Election date and time

(1) The poll for the election of a council chairperson or councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall take place on Tuesday, 20th November, 2018, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a district or ward if only one candidate is validly nominated.

SCHEDULE

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ELECTIONS FOR COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON

Province	District
Northern	Lupososhi

ELECTIONS FOR COUNCILLORS

District	Constituency	Ward No.	Name
Ngabwe	Lufubu	101010007	Lusinde
Petauke	Kaumbwe	103007016	Chisanga
Chama	Chama North	106001002	Nkhankha
Solwezi	Solwezi Central	108008011	Tumvwanganai

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 6) ORDER, 2018

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SI 81 of 2018.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government By-Elections) (Election Date and Time of Poll) (No. 6) Order.

2. Date and time of nomination for election

A candidate for election as a councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Tuesday, 16th October, 2018, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Tuesday, 16th October, 2018, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday, 19th November, 2018.

4. Election date and time of poll

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a district or ward if only one candidate is validly nominated.

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ELECTIONS FOR COUNCILLOR

District	Constituency	Ward No.	Name
Shangombo	Shangombo	110114008	Sipuma

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BY-ELECTION (SESHEKE CONSTITUENCY NO. 153) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) ORDER

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SI 93 of 2018.

[Made under regulation 15(1) of the Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Assembly By-Election (Sesheke Constituency No. 153) (Election Date and Time of Poll) Order.

2. Nomination for election

A candidate for election as a Member of Parliament for Sesheke Constituency No. 153 shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Thursday, 10th January, 2019, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 10th January, 2019, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday, 11th February, 2019.

4. Election date and time of poll

(1) The poll in the constituency referred to in paragraph 2 shall take place on Tuesday, 12th February, 2019 between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a constituency if only one candidate is validly nominated.

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 7) ORDER, 2018

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SI 94 of 2018.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government By-Elections) (Election Date and Time of Poll) (No, 7) Order.

2. Date and time of nomination for election

A candidate for election as a councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Thursday, 10th January, 2019, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 10th January, 2019, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday, 11th February, 2019.

4. Election date and times of poll

(1) The poll for the election of a councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall take place on Tuesday, 12th February, 2019, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a district and ward if only one candidate is validly nominated.

SCHEDULE

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ELECTIONS FOR COUNCILLORS

District	Constituency	Ward No.	Name
Kabwe	Bwacha	101005020	Munyama
Chililabombwe	Chililabombwe	102001005	Anoya Zulu
Katete	Milanzi	103003005	Chindwale
Lundazi	Lundazi	103004025	Mkomba
Chifunabuli	Chifunabuli	104011015	Chinkutila
Isoka	Isoka	106003004	Nkombwa
Chavuma	Chavuma	108001008	Sewe Mungole

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BY-ELECTION (BAHATI CONSTITUENCY NO. 062) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) ORDER

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SI 16 of 2019.

[Made under regulation 15(1) of the Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Assembly By-Election (Bahati Constituency No. 062) (Election Date and Time of Poll) Order.

2. Nomination for election

A candidate for election as a Member of Parliament for Bahati Constituency No. 062 shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Thursday, 14th March, 2019, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 14th March, 2019, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 10th April, 2019.

4. Election date and time of poll

(1) The poll in the Constituency referred to in paragraph 2 shall take place on Thursday, 11th April, 2019, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a Constituency if only one candidate is validly nominated.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BY-ELECTION (ROAN CONSTITUENCY NO. 026) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) ORDER

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SI 19 of 2019.

[Made under regulation 15(1) of the Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Assembly By-Election (Roan Constituency No. 026) (Election Date and Time of Poll) Order.

2. Nomination for election

A candidate for election as a Member of Parliament for Roan Constituency No. 026 shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Thursday, 14th March, 2019, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 14th March, 2019, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 10th April, 2019.

4. Election date and time of poll

(1) The poll in the Constituency referred to in paragraph 2 shall take place on Thursday, 11th April, 2019, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours,

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a Constituency if only one candidate is validly nominated.

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) ORDER, 2019

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SI 20 of 2019.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government By-Elections) (Election Date and Time of Poll) Order.

2. Date and time of nomination for election

A candidate for election as a councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall lodge a nomination with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 14th March, 2019, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 14th March, 2019, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 10th April, 2019.

4. Election date and times of poll

(1) The poll for the election of a councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall take place on Thursday, 11th April, 2019, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a district and ward if only one candidate is validly nominated.

SCHEDULE

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ELECTIONS FOR COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON

Province	District
Lusaka	Kafue

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 2) ORDER, 2019

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SI 23 of 2019.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government By-Elections) (Election Date and Time of Poll) (No. 2) Order.

2. Date and time of nomination for election

A candidate for election as a councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Thursday, 14th March, 2019, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 14th March, 2019, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 10th April, 2019.

4. Election date and times of poll

(1) The poll for the election of a councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall take place on Thursday, 11th April, 2019, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a district and ward if only one candidate is validly nominated.

SCHEDULE

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ELECTIONS FOR COUNCILLORS

District	Constituency	Ward No.	Name
Kabwe	Bwacha	101005005	Chinyanja
Itezhi tezhi	Itezhi tezhi	101004005	Makunku
Mungwi	Malole	107008013	Mfinshe

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 3) ORDER, 2019

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SI 24 of 2019.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government By-Elections) (Election Date and Time of Poll) (No. 3) Order.

2. Date and time of nomination for election

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 14th March, 2019, at 1500 hours and close at 18:00 hours on Wednesday, 10th April, 2019.

4. Election date and times of poll

(1) The poll for the election of a councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall take place on Thursday, 11th April, 2019, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a district or ward if only one candidate is validly nominated

SCHEDULE

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ELECTIONS FOR COUNCILLORS

District	Constituency	Ward No.	Name
Mansa	Mansa Central	104006013	Chilyapa
Chama	Chama North	106001012	Muchinga
Chavuma	Chavuma	108001004	Lengelengenda

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 4) ORDER, 2019

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SI 33 of 2019.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government By-Elections) (Election Date and Time of Poll) (No. 4) Order.

2. Date and time of nominations for elections

A candidate for election as a councillor in the wards set out in the Schedule shall lodge a nomination with the returning officer on Thursday, 23rd May, 2019, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 23rd May, 2019, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019.

4. Election date and times of poll

(1) The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards set out in the Schedule shall take place on Thursday, 6th June, 2019, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a ward if only one candidate is validly nominated.

SCHEDULE

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ELECTION FOR COUNCILLOR

District	Constituency	Ward No.	Name
Pemba	Pemba	109010007	Maambo
Mitete	Mitete	110006001	Lupui

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BY-ELECTION (KATUBA CONSTITUENCY NO. 01) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 3) ORDER

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38 of 2019.

[Made under regulation 15(1) of the Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Assembly By-Election (Katuba Constituency No. 01) (Election Date and Time of Poll) (No. 3) Order.

2. Nominations for elections

A candidate for election as a Member of Parliament for Katuba Constituency No. 01 shall lodge a nomination with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 11th July, 2019, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 11th July, 2019, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday, 29th July, 2019.

4. Election date and time of poll

(1) The poll in the constituency referred to in paragraph 2 shall take place on Tuesday, 30th July, 2019, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a Constituency if only one candidate is validly nominated.

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 5) ORDER, 2019

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SI 39 of 2019.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government By-Elections) (Election Date and Time of Poll) (No. 5) Order.

2. Date and time of nomination for election

A candidate for election as a councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall lodge a nomination with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 11th July, 2019, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 11th July, 2019, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday, 29th July, 2019.

4. Election date and times of poll

(1) The poll for the election of a councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall lake place on Tuesday, 30th July, 2019, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a ward if only one candidate is validly nominated.

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ELECTION FOR COUNCILLOR

District	Constituency	Ward No.	Name
Kaoma	Kaoma Central	110002003	Shitwa
Kaoma	Kaoma Central	110002013	Mangango
Kaoma	Mangango	110002014	Kanabilumbu
Kitwe	Kwacha	102004016	Lubwa
Mansa	Mansa Central	104006011	Lwingishi
Shiwang'andu	Shiwang'andu	106007012	Mayembe

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 6) ORDER, 2019

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2. Date and time of nomination for elections

SI 61 of 2019.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government By-Elections) (Election Date and Time of Poll) (No. 6) Order.

2. Date and time of nomination for elections

A candidate for election as a councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall lodge a nomination with the Returning Officer on Tuesday, 17th September, 2019, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Tuesday, 17th July, 2019, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 9th October, 2019.

4. Election date and times of poll

(1) The poll for the election of a councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall take place on Thursday, 10th October, 2019, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a ward if only one candidate is validly nominated.

SCHEDULE

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ELECTION FOR COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON
Province	District
Western	Kaoma
ELECTION FOR COUNCILLOR
District	Constituency	Ward No.	Name
Kabompo	Kabompo	108003003	Chikonkwelo
Mwinilunga	Mwinilunga	108007007	Samuteba

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 7) ORDER, 2019

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SI 76 of 2019.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Electoral Process (Local Government By-Elections) (Election Date and Time of Poll) (No. 7) Order.

2. Date and time of nomination for election

A candidate for election as a councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall lodge a nomination with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 14th November, 2019, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 14th November, 2019, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 4th December, 2019.

4. Election date and times of poll

(1) The poll for the election of a councillor in a district and ward set out in the Schedule shall take place on Thursday, 5th December, 2019, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a district or ward if only one candidate is validly nominated.

SCHEDULE

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ELECTION FOR COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON
Province	District
Luapula	Milenge
ELECTION FOR COUNCILLOR
District	Constituency	Ward No.	Name
Chitambo	Chitambo	101011001	Chipundu
Serenje	Muchinga	101011001	Serenje
Luwingu	Lupososhi	107004016	Ilambo
Mpulungu	Mpulungu	107007009	Mumila
Mpulungu	Mpulungu	107007003	Katwe

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BY-ELECTION (CHILUBI CONSTITUENCY NO. 095) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) ORDER

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SI 2 of 2020.

[Made under regulation 15(1) of the Electoral Process (General) Regulations, 2016]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Assembly By-Election (Chilubi Constituency No. 095) (Election Date and Time of Poll) Order.

2. Nomination for election

A candidate for election as a Member of Parliament for Chilubi Constituency No. 095 shall lodge a nomination with returning officer on Thursday, 16th January, 2020 between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.

3. Campaign period

The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 16th January, 2020 at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours Wednesday, 12th February, 2020.

4. Election date and times of poll

(1) The poll in the Constituency referred to in paragraph 2 shall take place on Thursday, 13th February, 2020, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours.

(2) A poll shall not be taken in a Constituency if only one candidate is validly nominated.

ELECTORAL PROCESS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS) (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) ORDER, 2020

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