CHAPTER 282 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS ACT: SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION
INDEX TO SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION
Local Government Elections Regulations
Local Government Elections (Elections Dates and Poll) Order, 1999
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 1999
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2000
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Time of Poll) Order, 2000
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Time of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2000
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 6) Order, 2000
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 7) Order, 2000
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2001
Local Government Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2001
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2002
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2002
Local Government By-Elections (Election Date and Times of Poll) (No. 3) Order, 2002
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2003
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2003
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No.2) Order, 2003
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2003
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll)(No.2) Order, 2003
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 3) Order, 2003
Local Government By-Elections (Election Date and Times of Poll) (No.4) Order, 2003
Local Government By-Elections (Election Date and Times of Poll) (No, 5) Order, 2003
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2004.
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll (No. 2) Order, 2004.
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 3) Order, 2004.
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2005
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2005
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 3) Order, 2005
Local Government Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2006
Local Government Elections (Nomination Date and Times of Poll) Order, (No. 2), 2006
Local Government Elections (Nomination Date and Times of Poll) Order, 2007
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll (No. 2) Order, 2007
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2008
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 3) Order, 2008
Local Government By-Elections (Elections Date and Times of Poll) (No. 5) Order, 2008
Local Government By-Elections, (Elections Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2009
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2009
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2009
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 4) Order, 2009
Local Government By-Elections (Election Date and Time of Poll) (No. 5) Order, 2009
Local Government By-Elections Election Dates and Times of Poll Order, 2010
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll)(No. 2) Order, 2010
Local Government Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2010
Local Government Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No.3) Order, 2010
Local Government Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No.4) Order, 2010
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No.5) Order, 2010
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2011
Local Government Elections (Election Date and Times of Poll) Order, 2011
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2011
Local Government Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2011
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2012
Local Government Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2012
Local Government Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No.3) Order, 2012
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2013
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 3) Order, 2013
Local Government By-Elections (Election dates and Times of Poll) (No. 4) Order, 2013
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 5) Order,2013
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 6) Order, 2013
Local Government By-Elections (Elections Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 7) Order, 2013
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll)( No.8) Order, 2013
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2014
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2014
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 3) Order, 2014
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 4) Order, 2014
Local Government By-Election (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2015
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2015
Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 3) Order, 2015
Local Government By-Election (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 4) Order, 2015
Local Government By-Elections (Election Date and Times of Poll) (No. 5) Order, 2015
Local Government By-Elections (Election Date and Times of Poll) (No. 6) Order, 2015
Local Government Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2016
Local Government (Establishment of Council) Order, 2016
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS REGULATIONS
[Section 8]
Arrangement of Regulations
Regulation
PART I
PRELIMINARY
3. Functions of Director of Elections
5. Form of oath or affirmation for election officers
6. Revocation of appointments of election officer to be notified
PART II
HOLDING OF ELECTIONS AND NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES
7. Vacancies in council membership to be notified
8. Application of regulation 7
9. Place for nomination of candidates
11. Nomination paper to be accompanied by statutory declaration
13. Returning officer to provide nomination papers and advice on request
14. Prohibition of nomination of candidate in more than one ward
16. Determination of validity, and rejection, of nominations
17. Procedure after determination of validity of nominations
18. Inspection of nomination papers
19. Returning officer to publish information locally
20. Procedure if no candidate validly nominated in a ward
21. Procedure if a candidate dies before close of poll
22. Use of symbols by candidates
23. Allocation and registration of symbols
24. Determination of question whether candidate supported by political party
PART III
PROCEDURE FOR THE POLL
26. Poll to be conducted by secret ballot
27. Establishment of polling stations
29. Commencement and close of poll
31. Lost etc. voter's registration card
32. Duty of returning officer and publication of notices at polling stations
33. Ballot boxes, official seals and official marks
35. Procedure before commencement of poll
36. Control of persons entering polling stations
37. Application for ballot paper
37A. Objections concerning voting
38. Procedure for casting vote
39. Votes to be cast without undue delay
40. Polling assistant may act during temporary absence of presiding officer
42. Presiding officer may assist incapacited voter
43. Voting by persons employed on election duties
44. Restriction on communication in precincts of polling station
45. Adjournment of poll in case of emergency
46. Procedure after close of poll
PART IV
PROCEDURE FOR THE COUNT
47. Duty of returning officer to arrange for counting of votes and notification of candidates
48. Persons who may attend counting of votes
49. Examination of seals of packets and ballot boxes received by returning officer
51. Rejection of ballot papers
54. Declaration of result of poll
55. Publication of result of poll
56. Questions arising on decision of returning officer
57. Ballot papers to be sealed in packets after completion of counting
58. Verification of ballot paper account
59. Custody and destruction of election materials
PART V
[REPEALED]
PART VI
CANVASSING
77. Contents of written statements
78. Publication of written statements
79. Contents of oral statements
[Regulations by the Local Government Electoral Commission]
Act 13 of 1994,
SI 111 of 1992,
SI 185 of 1993,
SI 145 of 1998,
SI 104 of 2001,
SI 115 of 2001,
SI 89 of 2006,
SI 96 of 2006,
SI 90 of 2011.
PART I
PRELIMINARY
These Regulations may be cited as the Local Government Elections Regulations.
(1) In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires-
"assistant returning officer" means a person appointed to assist a returning officer under paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (1) of regulation 4;
"ballot box" means a ballot box provided to a presiding officer under regulation 32 for the taking of a poll;
"ballot paper" means a document in Form LGE 4 set out in the Schedule;
"ballot paper account" means a document in Form LGE 6 set out in the Schedule;
"candidate" means-
(a) in relation to any period before the close of the period appointed under Part IV of the Act for receiving nominations in a ward, any person intending to stand for election in that ward; and
(b) in relation to any period after the close of the period appointed under Part IV of the Act for receiving nominations in a ward, any person validly nominated as a candidate for election in that ward;
"counting assistant" means a person appointed as a counting assistant under regulation 4;
"election agent" has the meaning assigned thereto in regulation 25;
"election officer" means a person appointed as an election officer under section 6 of the Act. Local Government Elections Regulations
"national registration card" means a national registration card, issued under the National Registration Act, which is not cancelled or required to be cancelled under that Act, and in relation to any person, means a national registration card in the lawful possession of such person under that Act;
"national registration number" means, in relation to a national registration card, the serial number inserted on the national registration card issued under the National Registration Act;
"nomination paper" means a document in Form LGE 2 set out in the Schedule;
"official mark" means a mark provided to a presiding officer under regulation 32 for the taking of a poll;
"official seal" means a seal provided to a presiding officer under regulation 32 for the taking of a poll;
"polling agent" has the meaning assigned thereto in regulation 28;
"polling assistant" means a person appointed as a polling assistant under regulation 4;
"polling day" means a day appointed under Part IV of the Act for the taking of a poll, and includes any day appointed under regulation 45;
"polling district" means a polling district prescribed under the Electoral (Registration of Voters) Regulations.
"polling station" means a place established as a polling station under regulation 27;
"presiding officer" means a person appointed as a presiding officer under regulation 4;
"registered" means-
(a) in relation to a person, a person registered in a register of voters under the Electoral (Registration of voters) Regulations, and
(b) in relation to a symbol, means a symbol registered by the Director of Elections under regulation 23; Local Government Electors Regulations
"register of voter" means a register of voter prepared and certified, and in force, under the Electoral (Registration of Voters) Regulations, and
"copy", in relation to a register of voters, means a copy of such register of voters provided to a pesiding officer under regulation 32 for the taking of the poll;
"returning officer" means a person appointed as a returning officer under regulation 4;
"voter" means a person registered in a register of voters;
"voter's registration card" means a voter' registration card issued under the Electoral (Registration of Voters) Regulations, which is not cancelled or deemed to be cancelled under the provisions of the said Regulations.
(2) Where any act or thing is required or authorised to be done under these Regulations in the presence of a candidate or an election or agent or a polling agent, the non-attendance of any such person at the time and place appointed for the purpose shall not, if such act or thing is otherwise properly done, invalidate the act or thing done.
3. Functions of Director of Elections
The Director of Elections shall-
(a) ensure that every election officer performs his functions under these Regulations with impartiality and in accordance with the provisions thereof;
(b) issue to any election officer such instructions as he may deem necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of these regulations;
(c) perform all the functions as are conferred or imposed on him by these Regulations.
(1) In respect of each council there shall be-
(a) a returning officer who shall be such person as the Commission shall appoint as the returning officer for that council; and
(b) such approved number of assistant returning officers as the returning officer for that council may, by notice in writing, appoint for the purpose of assisting him in the exercise of his functions in respect of that council; and
[Reg 4(1)(b) am by reg 2(a) of SI 96 of 2006.]
(c) such approved number of counting assistants as the returning officer for that council may, by notice in writing, appoint.
(2) In respect of each ward there shall be such approved number of presiding officers, assistant presiding officers and polling assistants as the returning officer for that ward may, by notice in writing, appoint.
[Reg 4(2) am by reg 2(b) of SI 96 of 2006.]
(3) Whenever-
(a) a returning officer appoints any person to assist him in the exercise of his functions under paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (1);
(b) a returning officer appoints any person to be a counting assistant under paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (1); or
(c) a returning officer appoints any person to be a presiding officer, assistant presiding officer or a polling assistant under sub-regulation (2);
he shall deliver a copy of the notice therein referred to, to the Director of Elections.
[Reg 4(3)(c) am by reg 2(c) of SI 96 of 2006.]
(4) In this regulation-
"approved" means approved by the Commission.
[Reg 4(4) am by reg 2(d) of SI 96 of 2006.]
5. Form of oath or affirmation for election officers
Every returning officer, assistant returning officer, counting assistant, presiding officer, assistant presiding officer and polling assistant shall, before exercising any of the functions conferred upon him under these Regulations or under any other written law, take and subscribe an oath, or make an affirmation in lieu thereof, before a magistrate or returning officer in the appropriate form set out in form LGE 1 in the Schedule to these Regulations.
[Reg 5 am by reg 3 of SI 96 of 2006.]
6. Revocation of appointments of election officers to be notified
(1) Where the Commission revokes the appointment of a returning officer it shall publish a notice of such revocation in the Gazette.
(2) Where a returning officer revokes the appointment of an election officer appointed by him the returning officer shall give notice in writing of the revocation to the person concerned and shall deliver a copy of the notice to the Director of Elections.
PART II
HOLDING OF ELECTIONS AND NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES
7. Vacancies in council membership to be notified
The Principal Officer shall upon a causal vacancy occurring in the elected membership of a council, inform the Commission in writing with a copy to the Director of Elections of the vacancy, and of the ward concerned, as soon as practicable after it occurs.
8. Application of regulation 7
Regulation 7 shall apply to any vacancy in the elected membership of a council deemed to continue by virtue of sub-section (4) of section 29 of the Act, as it applies to any causal vacancy.
9. Place for nomination of candidates
The election officer for a council in respect of which an order for the holding of an election has been made under Part IV of the Act shall publish by notice at the offices of such council and at such other places as he may deem fit, the places and times for receiving nominations of candidates in that election and it shall be the duty of that election officer to attend at such places and at such times for that purpose.
(1) Every candidate for election in a ward shall be nominated by means of a nomination paper in Form LGE 3 in the Schedule.
(2) Every nomination paper shall be countersigned with the acceptance of the candidate and shall subject to section 11 of the Act, be lodged with the returning officer appointed for the ward in respect of which the nomination is made within the period appointed for that ward.
(3) Every candidate shall state in the nomination paper to be lodged by him under sub-regulation (2)-
(a) the name of the political party which supports his nomination; or
(b) if no political party supports his nomination, that he is an independent candidate;
[Reg 10(3)(b) am by reg 2(a) of SI 115 of 2001.]
(c) the name and address of the person, if any, appointed by him to be his election agent for the purpose of these Regulations; and
[Reg 10(3)(c) am by reg 2(b) of SI 115 of 2001.]
(d) that the candidate shall comply with the provisions of the electoral (conduct) regulations.
[Reg 10(3)(d) ins by reg 2(c) of SI 115 of 2001.]
the candidate shall have attained education qualification of not less than Grade 7 or its equivalent and shall produce it to the election officer at the time of lodging his nomination paper.
11. Nomination paper to be accompanied by statutory declaration
Every nomination paper lodged by a candidate under regulation 10 shall be accompanied by a statutory declaration in form LGE 3 in the Schedule to these Regulations made and subscribed by the candidate before a Magistrate, local court justice, commissioner for oaths, head of a government school, principal of a college, an electoral officer or a returning officer
[Reg 11 subs by reg 2 of SI 145 of 1998; am by reg 4 of SI 96 of 2006.]
At the time a nomination paper is lodged under regulation 10, there shall be paid a fee to the returning officer by or on behalf of the candidate concerned in the sum of -
(a) one hundred thousand kwacha in cash in respect of an election in a city council ward;
(b) seventy-five thousand kwacha in cash in respect of an election in a municipal ward; or
(c) fifty thousand kwacha in cash in respect of an election in a district council ward.
[Reg 12 subs by reg 2 of SI 89 of 2006.]
13. Returning officer to provide nomination papers and advice on request
(1) The returning officer shall provide nomination papers to any person reasonably requesting the same.
(2) If a candidate for election in a ward so requests, the returning officer for that ward shall examine his nomination paper before it is lodged with the returning officer and shall advise the candidate whether in his opinion the nomination paper is in order.
(3) The question whether any, and if so what, advice was given under sub-regulation (2) shall not be inquired in any court.
14. Prohibition of nomination of candidate in more than one ward
No candidate shall be entitled to be nominated for election in more than one ward and, if any candidate is nominated for election in more than one ward, each and every nomination in respect of that candidate shall be invalidated.
A candidate for election in a ward may withdraw his nomination paper by notice in writing signed and delivered by him to the returning officer for that ward before the close of the period appointed in respect of that ward for receiving nominations.
16. Determination of validity, and rejection, of nomination
(1) The returning officer for any ward shall determine the validity of each nomination paper lodged with the returning officer under regulation 10, and shall declare any nomination paper invalid if the returning officer is satisfied-
(a) that the nomination paper is not subscribed, counter-signed, completed or lodged in compliance with regulation 10;
(b) that the nomination paper is not accompanied by a statutory declaration made and subscribed in compliance with regulation 11; or
(c) that the sum of forty fee units is not paid by the candidate concerned in compliance with regulation 12.
[Reg 16(1) subs by reg 2 of SI 90 of 2011.]
(2) where a returning officer determines that a nomination paper is invalid he shall reject the nomination of the candidate concerned and shall endorse on the nomination paper the reasons for his determination and shall sign the endorsement.
(3) The determination of the returning officer that a nomination paper is invalid shall not be questioned except by way of an election petition presented in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
(3A) Where the returning officer determines that a nomination is valid, the returning officer shall sign the nomination paper to signify acceptance of the nomination.
[Reg 16(3A) ins by reg 5(b) of SI 96 of 2006.]
(4) A returning officer shall, subject to the directions of the Commission, retain in safe custody any nomination paper lodged with him under regulation 10.
[Am by Act 13 of 1994.]
17. Procedure after determination of validity of nominations
(1) A returning officer shall, after he has determined the validity of the nomination papers lodged with him, inform the Commission of the names of the candidates validly nominated and of the particulars stated in respect of each candidate under paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (3) of regulation 10.
(2) Where a returning officer for any ward determines that only one candidate has been validly nominated for election in that ward the returning officer shall, on the date appointed for the holding of the election, declare the candidate to be elected in that ward and shall so inform the Commission and the Principal Officer of the council in the area of which the ward is situated.
(3) Where a returning officer for any ward determines that no candidate has been validly nominated for election in that ward the returning officer shall so inform the Commission and the Principal Officer of the council in the area within which the ward is situated.
18. Inspection of nomination papers
At any reasonable time after a returning officer for a ward has made a determination in respect of any nomination paper under regulation 16, and before the day appointed for the taking of a poll in that ward, any person registered or nominated as a candidate in such ward may inspect any nomination paper at the office of the returning officer.
19. Returning officer to publish information locally
(1) Where two or more candidates have been validly nominated for election in a ward of a council the returning officer shall give public notice locally, at the offices of the council and at such other places as he may deem fit, that a poll shall be taken in the ward on the date appointed therefore and the notice shall set out the names of such candidates in alphabetical order of surnames, the symbol allocated to each candidate and the political party, if any, to which each candidate belongs.
(2) Where no candidate or only one candidate has been validly nominated for election in any ward the returning officer shall give public notice locally that a poll shall not be taken in that ward.
[Reg 19(2) am by reg 6 of SI 96 of 2006.]
20. Procedure if no candidate validly nominated in a ward
Where the Commission has been advised under regulation 17 that no candidate has been validly nominated for election in a ward, the Commission shall-
(a) in the case of an ordinary election inform the President, by notice in writing, who may exercise his powers under the Act to appoint another day for receiving the nominations of candidates for election in that ward and for the taking of a poll therein; or
(b) in the case of an election arising from a casual vacancy exercise its powers under the Act to appoint another day for receiving the nominations of candidates for election in that ward and for the taking of a poll therein.
21. Procedure if a candidate dies before close of poll
(1) Where, after the day appointed for receiving nominations and before the close of the poll in any ward, the Commission is satisfied that a candidate validly nominated for election in such ward has died, the Commission shall-
(a) in the case of an ordinary election inform the President, by notice in writing, of that fact and the President shall thereupon declare all proceedings relating to the election in such ward to be void and shall exercise his powers under the Act to appoint another day for receiving nominations in such ward and for the taking of a poll therein; or
(b) in the case of an election arising from a casual vacancy, declare all proceedings relating to the election in that ward to be void and shall exercise its powers under the Act to appoint another day for receiving nominations in that ward and for the taking of a poll therein:
Provided that no fresh nominations shall be necessary in the case of a candidate who was validly nominated for election in that ward at the time when the proceedings relating to the election were declared void.
(2) In the case of an election in which only one candidate is validly nominated the provisions of sub-regulation (1) shall apply as if for the words "before the close of the poll" there were substituted for the words "before the expiry of the day appointed for the holding of an election".
22. Use of symbols by candidates
(1) For the purpose of assisting persons to identify candidates during an election each candidate shall associate himself with a symbol registered under regulation 23.
(2) A candidate whose nomination is supported by a political party shall use the symbol registered in respect of that party under regulation 23.
(3) A candidate under sub-regulation (3) of regulation 10 to be an independent candidate shall use a symbol allocated to him and registered by the Director of Elections under regulation 23.
(4) Notwithstanding regulation 23 the same symbol shall not be used by two or more candidates in the same ward.
23. Allocation and registration of symbols
(1) The Director of Elections shall keep a register of symbols for use by candidates at elections and the register shall be in such form as the Director of Elections may determine.
(2) A political party contesting an election shall apply through its secretary to the Director of Elections for registration of a symbol chosen by that party for use by candidates supported by that party at elections and, subject to sub-regulation (4) and (5), the Director of Elections shall register such symbol:
Provided that a political party may apply to the Director of Elections to cancel the registration of a symbol registered in respect of such party under this regulation and for the registration of a symbol in place thereof.
(3) The Director of Elections shall allocate and register, in respect of any candidate stated under sub-regulation (3) of regulation 10 to be an independent candidate for election in any ward, a symbol for use by each candidate in that election:
Provided that the candidate may apply to the Director of Elections to cancel the registration of a symbol allocated by the Director of Elections as aforesaid and for the registration of a symbol chosen by such candidate.
(4) The following shall not be registered as symbols-
(a) the Armorial Ensigns or the National Flag of Zambia;
(b) any device or emblem which in the opinion of the Director of Elections, is normally associated with any tribe or religion or the regalia of a chief;
(c) any symbol or part of a symbol which, under the provisions of this regulation, is currently registered in respect of any political party or candidate;
(d) any symbol which is not distinctive from any other registered symbol;
(e) any symbol the use of which may, in the opinion of the Director of Elections, be offensive or objectionable.
(5) The Director of Elections shall not register a symbol under this regulation in respect of any political party or candidate until any other symbol registered in respect of that party or that candidate is cancelled under this Regulation.
24. Determination of question whether candidate supported by political party
If any question arises, in respect of the allocation and registration of a symbol under regulation 23, as to whether the nomination of a candidate is supported by a political party, the question shall be referred and determined by the Commission whose decision thereon shall be final:
Provided that the Commission shall consult the leader or secretary of the political party before determining the question.
(1) Subject to sub-regulation (2) the election agent of a candidate shall be the person named as such in the nomination paper lodged by such candidate under regulation 10.
(2) A candidate may, at any time, by notice in writing, revoke the appointment of an election agent and an election agent may resign from the appointment by giving written notice to the appointing candidate.
[Reg 25(2) subs by reg 7 of SI 96 of 2006.]
(3) Where the election agent of a candidate ceases to be an election agent for any reason, the candidate shall give written notice thereof to the returning officer for the ward in which the person is a candidate, and if another person is appointed to be the candidate's election agent, such notice shall set out the full name and address of the new election agent.
[Reg 25(3) subs by reg 7 of SI 96 of 2006.]
(4) No person shall exercise the rights, of an election agent, under these Regulations unless the person has been appointed in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.
[Reg 25(4) subs by reg 7 of SI 96 of 2006.]
(5) Where no election agent is appointed by a candidate the candidate himself shall be deemed to be his own election agent, but may, at any time before the commencement of the poll, appoint any person to be his election agent and shall forthwith notify the returning officer in writing of the name and address of the person so appointed.
PART III
PROCEDURE FOR THE POLL
26. Poll to be conducted by secret ballot
Where a returning officer gives notice under sub-regulation (1) of regulation 19 that a poll shall be taken, the poll shall be conducted by means of a secret ballot and the result shall be ascertained in accordance with Part IV.
27. Establishment of polling stations
(1) The Commission shall appoint a place at which the polling station for each polling district in a council area shall be established and shall cause notice of every place so appointed to be published in such manner as the Commission may direct.
(2) The same polling station may be appointed under this regulation for two or more polling districts.
[Reg 27 subs by reg 8 of SI 96 of 2006.]
(1) A candidate or his election agent may appoint, in respect of each polling station within the ward in which he is nominated, a person to be known as a polling agent.
(2) Not later than seven days before the polling day appointed for the ward in which he is nominated a candidate or his election agent shall inform the returning officer for that ward, by notice in writing, of the names of the poling agents appointed under sub-regulation (1) and shall specify in the notice the polling stations for which the polling agents have been appointed.
(3) A polling agent appointed under sub-regulation (1) may attend at the polling station for which he is appointed throughout the taking of the poll:
Provided that no such polling agent may attend at a polling station unless the candidate or the election agent by whom he is appointed has complied with the provisions of sub-regulation (2).
29. Commencement and close of poll
The poll shall commence and, subject to regulation 45, shall close at such time as the Commission shall, by notice in the Gazette, direct:
Provided that the presiding officer shall permit every voter who at the time of closing the poll-
(a) is inside the polling station;
(b) in his opinion is in the immediate precincts of the polling station and was prevented from entering the polling station owing to congestion therein;
to cast his vote before closing the poll.
(1) Subject to the provisions of sections 14 and 15 of the Act a voter shall be entitled to vote in an election at the polling station appointed for the polling district in which he is registered and shall not be entitled to vote at any other polling station unless authorised to do so under regulation 43.
(2) At the taking of a poll a voter shall be entitled to cast one, and only one vote and if a voter's 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 he shall not be entitled to cast more than one vote.
31. Lost voter's registration card
(1) Where a voter's registration card has been lost, destroyed, or is so defaced as to be illegible in any material particular, the voter concerned, shall apply in person to the election officer in the council area for replacement of the card by the Registrar-General of the National Registration Office:
Provided that no replacement card shall be issued unless the applicant produces a police report in respect of the lost card and the election officer is satisfied that the applicant is a voter registered in a polling district for which the election officer is responsible.
[Reg 31 subs by reg 9 of SI 96 of 2006.]
32. Duty of returning officer and publication of notices at polling stations
For the taking of a poll a returning officer shall, in respect of each polling district within a ward-
(a) ensure that in each polling station 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 marks, official seals, copies of the register of voters relating to the polling district and such other things as may be necessary;
(c) do such other acts and make arrangements to facilitate the taking of the poll as may be necessary for ensuring that it is taken in the manner provided in these Regulations and in accordance with any instructions issued by the Commission;
[Reg 32(c) am by reg 10 of SI 96 of 2006.]
(d) publish, both inside and outside each polling station, notices instructing voters as to the procedure for casting their votes and notices showing-
(i) the names of the candidates for election in that ward in alphabetical order of surnames; and
(ii) the symbol allocated under regulation 23 in respect of each candidate for election in that ward.
33. Ballot boxes, official seals and official marks
(1) Every ballot box shall be so constructed that after it is sealed under regulation 35 the ballot papers can be placed by voters but not taken out without breaking the seals.
(2) In respect of every election the official seals and official marks shall be in such form as the Director of Elections may determine.
(1) Every ballot paper shall be in Form LGE 4 set out in the Schedule and, in respect of any ward shall show-
(a) the names of the candidates for election in the alphabetical order of surnames;
(b) the symbol allocated under regulation 23 in respect of each candidate for election in that ward; and
[Reg 34(1)(b) am by reg 12(a) of SI 96 of 2006.]
(c) the portraits of the candidates for election and the names of the candidate's political parties.
[Reg 34(1)(c) ins by reg 12(b) of SI 96 of 2006.]
(2) Every ballot paper shall be attached to a counterfoil bearing the same serial number as that printed on the ballot paper.
35. Procedure before commencement of poll
(1) Immediately before the commencement of the poll the presiding officer at each polling station shall show every box, open and empty, to any person whose presence for that purpose is permitted under regulation 36 so that such person may see that it is empty, and shall then lock and seal with the official seal every such ballot box, and shall permit any candidate, election agent or polling agent who may be present to affix their seals thereto, and such 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 at each polling station shall place every ballot box locked and sealed under sub-regulation (1) in such a position in the polling station that it can be seen throughout the taking of the poll by the presiding officer and by the candidate, election agent or polling agent who may be present at the polling station.
[Reg 35(2) rep by reg 13(a), 35(3) renumbered as 35(2) by reg 13(b), of SI 96 of 2006.]
(4) The presiding officer at each polling station shall ensure that there is available throughout the taking of the poll in each compartment provided under paragraph (a) of regulation 32 a suitable pencil or pen for the use of every voter when marking his ballot paper.
[Reg 35(4) renumbered as 35(3) by reg 13(b) of SI 96 of 2006.]
36. Control of persons entering polling stations
(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 the polling station.
(2) The presiding officer at each polling station may require any person, other than-
(a) a member of the Commission and members of staff authorized in that behalf;
(b) the Director of Elections;
(c) the returning officer or assistant returning officer for the council area in which the polling station is situated;
(d) the candidates for election is the ward;
(e) the election agents of the candidate;
(f) the polling agent appointed under regulation 28 by each such candidate;
(g) a uniformed police officer on election duty;
(h) monitors, observers and the media; and
(i) any person authorized in writing by the Commission to enter and remain in the polling station;
to leave the polling station and its precincts:
Provided that any of the persons described in paragraphs (a) to (i) may be required by the presiding officer 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.
[Reg 36(2) subs by reg 14 of SI 96 of 2006.]
(3) Every candidate, election agent, polling agent or person authorized in writing by the Commission to enter and remain in a polling station shall, before attending at the taking of a polling in any polling station in a ward, take and subscribe an oath or make affirmation in lieu thereof, in Form LGE 1 set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.
[Reg 36(3) subs by reg 14 of SI 96 of 2006.]
(4) The powers conferred by this regulation shall not be exercised so as to prevent any voter who is otherwise entitled to vote at a polling station from having an opportunity of voting at the polling station.
[Reg 36(4) subs by reg 14 of SI 96 of 2006.]
37. Application for ballot paper
(1) Every person applying for a ballot paper shall-
(a) present oneself at the polling station for the polling district in which the person is registered;
(b) produce such person's voter's registration card and national registration card to the presiding officer or polling assistant at the polling station;
(c) be required by the presiding officer or assistant presiding officer to present both hands for inspection by the office; and
(d) have the right hand thumb and nail, and any other finger or other part of the body found appropriate by the polling assistant stained;
(2) A presiding officer or assistant presiding officer at a polling station, may put to any applicant for a ballot paper such questions as the presiding officer or assistant presiding officer may consider necessary to enable the presiding officer or assistant presiding officer identify the applicant with the name on the voter's roll for such polling station.
(3) No person shall be issued with a ballot paper without complying with the requirements set out in paragraphs (a) to (d) of sub-paragraph (1).
(4) No person shall be issued with a ballot paper or be permitted to vote at a polling station unless the presiding officer or polling assistant for the polling station is satisfied that such person-
(a) is registered and is entitled to vote in the polling district for which the polling station is appointed;
(b) has produced the voter's registration card;
(c) has properly been identified in accordance with paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (1);
(d) has not previously voted in the same election; and
(e) is not disqualified from voting at such election under the provisions of any written law.
[Reg 37 subs by reg 15 of SI 96 of 2006.]
37A. Objections concerning voting
(1) At any time before a voter has been handed a ballot paper, an election agent or any other voter may object in Form LGE 10 set out in the Schedule to these Regulations, to that voter being entitled to vote or to vote a that polling station when it appears that:
(a) the voter's name does not appear in the register of voters at that polling station;
(b) the voter is not in possession of a voters card for national registration card or the objector has reasonable cause to show that the person is not a Zambia 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) The objection shall be made to the presiding officer by the election agent or voter and where the presiding officer does not accept the objection, the presiding officer shall accept the ballot and shall record the objection against that vote.
(4) Any objector who is not satisfied with the decision of the presiding officer under sub regulation (3) may appeal to the returning officer before close of voting in Form LGE 11 set out in the Schedule to these Regulations and the returning officer and presiding officer shall keep a record of each objection and decision made.
[Reg 37A ins by reg 16 of SI 96 of 2006.]
38. Procedure for casting vote
If a presiding officer or polling assistant at a polling station is satisfied under regulation 37 that an applicant is entitled to be issued with a ballot paper, and to vote, the following procedure shall subject to the provisions of regulation 42, be followed-
(a) the voter shall, prior to receiving a ballot paper, present to the polling assistant the right hand thumb print to be marked:
Provided that if the voter has no thumb on the right hand such voter shall present any other finger or part of the body found appropriate to be marked by the polling assistant;
[Reg 38(a) subs by reg 17 of SI 96 of 2006.]
(b) before issuing a ballot paper to the voter the presiding officer or assistant presiding officer shall-
(i) call out the number and name of the voter as recorded in the register of voter's roll at such polling station;
(ii) cancel the name of the voter in the voter's roll as evidence that the voter has received a ballot paper;
(iii) stamp the back of such ballot paper with the official mark; and
(iv) enter on the counterfoil of such ballot paper the voter's card number as recorded in the certified voter's roll;
[Reg 38(b) subs by reg 17 of SI 96 of 2006.]
(c) the presiding officer or polling assistant shall then detach the ballot paper from its counterfoil and deliver it to the voter; and
(d) the voter, on receiving the ballot paper, shall enter one of the compartments provided under regulation 32 in the polling station and signify the candidate for whom he wishes to vote by secretly marking the ballot paper with a cross opposite the name of such candidate, and shall then fold the ballot paper in such a way that the official mark stamped thereon is visible and the mark signifying his vote is not visible; and
(e) the voter shall then 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.
39. Votes to be cast without undue delay
(1) A voter shall vote without undue delay and shall leave the polling station as soon as he has placed his ballot paper in the ballot box.
(2) Where the presiding officer is of the opinion that any person present in the compartment has delayed unduly therein and that the delay may hinder the adequate or orderly conduct of the poll he may require that person to complete the procedure set out in paragraph (d) of regulation 38 within a period of two minutes immediately thereafter.
(3) On or after the expiry of the period of two minutes referred to in sub-regulation (2) the presiding officer may direct the person concerned to place the ballot paper issued to that person in the ballot box and to leave the polling station and its precincts and not to return thereto during the period of the poll.
(4) A returning officer of a polling assistant shall assist a voter with a physical disability who is on the voting queue to cast that voter's vote promptly.
[Reg 39(4) ins by reg 3 of SI 90 of 2011.]
40. Polling assistant may act during temporary absence of presiding officer
At any polling station the presiding officer may, during a temporary absence from the polling station, delegate his powers, subject to the directions of the Commission, to a polling assistant and, during the period of the delegation, the polling assistant shall have and may exercise the powers of the presiding officer.
[Reg 40 am by reg 18 of SI 96 of 2006.]
Where a voter inadvertently deals with a ballot paper in such manner that it cannot be used as a valid ballot paper, he shall deliver the ballot paper (hereinafter referred to as a "spoilt ballot paper") to the presiding officer and if the presiding officer is satisfied that the ballot paper has been spoilt inadvertently he shall issue another ballot paper to the voter and shall cancel the spoilt ballot paper and the counterfoil to which it relates
42. Presiding officer may assist incapacitated voter
(1) A presiding officer, a relative or a friend may, upon application by and with the consent of-
(a) a voter who is incapacitated by blindness or other physical cause from voting in accordance with the procedure prescribed by regulation 37; or
(b) a voter who declares orally that he is unable to read or otherwise asks for the assistance of the presiding officer;
enter a compartment with the voter in order to assist him to cast his vote pursuant to paragraph (d) of regulation 38 and, subject to the said provisions, shall mark the ballot paper issued to the voter opposite the name of the candidate as the voter may signify and shall, with the assent of the voter, place the ballot paper in the ballot box on behalf of the voter.
(2) The relative or friend referred to in paragraph (1) shall be 18 years or above.
[Reg 42(2) subs by reg 19 of SI 96 of 2006.]
(3) A presiding officer acting under this regulation shall record in the copy of the register of voters, by means of a mark placed between the number and the name of the voter concerned that he or relative or friend of a voter has marked the ballot paper as aforesaid on the application of the voter and the reasons for doing so.
43. Voting by persons employed on election duties
(1) Notwithstanding regulation 37, where a voter registered in any ward is employed as a returning officer, presiding officer, polling assistant, police officer or in any other official capacity at a polling station within the ward other than the polling station appointed for the polling district in which he is registered as a voter, the returning officer shall authorise the voter by a certificate under his hand in Form LGE 5 set out in the Schedule, to vote at the polling station at which he is so employed.
(2) Any voter to whom a certificate is issued under sub-regulation (1) shall deliver the certificate to the presiding officer when he applies for a ballot paper.
44. Restriction on communication in precincts of polling station
No person, other than a presiding officer, polling assistant, police officer or person on duty in an official capacity at a polling station, shall have any communication whatsoever with a voter while the voter is in the precincts of a polling station for the purpose of voting.
45. Adjournment of poll in case of emergency
(1) Notwithstanding the terms of any Order made under Part IV of the Act a presiding officer may in his discretion postpone until later in the day and, if necessary, adjourn to some other day, the proceedings at his polling station where they are interrupted by riot, open violence, flood, natural catastrophe or other similar cause but where he does so he shall start or restart the proceedings at the earliest practicable moment.
(2) A presiding officer may in his discretion extend the hours or adjourn the day of polling at his polling station where polling has been interrupted by any of the causes described in sub-regulation (1) and references in these Regulations to the close of the poll shall be construed accordingly.
(3) If a poll is adjourned under this regulation at any polling station the hours of polling on the day to which it is adjourned shall be the same as for the original and references in these Regulations to the closing of the poll shall be construed accordingly.
(4) Where a presiding officer postpones or adjourns the poll under this regulation he shall take such precautions as are necessary to safeguard the ballot boxes, ballot papers and other election requisites and shall forthwith notify the returning officer of such postponement or such adjournment, as the case may be.
(5) Where a returning officer is notified under sub-regulation (4) of the postponement or adjournment of a poll he shall forthwith notify the Commission of such postponement or such adjournment, as the case may be.
[Reg 45(5) am by reg 20 of SI 96 of 2006.]
46. Procedure after close of poll
(1) As soon as practicable after the closing of the poll, the presiding officer at a polling station, in the presence of the candidates or election agents or polling agents present at the polling station, shall-
(a) close and seal with the official seal the aperture of every ballot box for the poll and permit any candidate, election agent, polling agent or accredited observer and monitor as may be present at such a polling station to affix their seal thereto;
(b) complete the ballot paper account in respect of the poll which shall be in Form LGE 6 set out in the Schedule to these Regulations;
(c) place in separate envelopes, which shall be sealed with the official seal and with the seals of the candidate or their election agents or polling agents, if any, who wish to affix their seals thereto, the following items:
(i) the unused ballot papers;
(ii) a copy of register of voters marked in accordance with regulations 38 and 42 together with certificates delivered under regulation 43;
(iii) the counter foils of used ballot papers and spoilt ballot papers;
(iv) the official seal and official mark; and
(v) the ballot paper account:
Provided that such envelopes shall not be sealed but shall be securely fastened.
(2) The presiding officer shall, in accordance with the directions which may be issued by the Commission, dispatch each envelope sealed in accordance with the regulation, together with the ballot boxes sealed in accordance with this regulation, in safe custody to the returning officer for the ward in respect of which the poll was conducted.
[Reg 46 subs by reg 22 of SI 96 of 2006.]
PART IV
PROCEDURE FOR THE COUNT
47. Duty of returning officer to arrange for counting of votes and notification of candidates
(1) The presiding officer for each ward in which a poll is taken shall arrange for the counting of the votes to take place as soon as practicable after the close of the poll and shall, so far as circumstances permit, proceed continuously with the counting, allowing only a reasonable time for refreshment, until the count is completed.
(2) The presiding officer for each ward in which a poll is taken shall give notice in writing to each candidate for election in the ward, prior to the day appointed for the taking of the poll, of the time and place at which he will count the votes cast in the election.
[Reg 47 am by reg 23 of SI 96 of 2006.]
48. Person who may attend counting of votes
(1) At the counting of the votes cast in an election in any ward no person other than-
(a) a member of the Commission and members of staff authorized in that behalf;
(b) the Director of Elections;
(c) the returning officer and any assistant returning officer for the ward, presiding officer and assistant presiding officers;
(d) the counting assistants appointed by the re-turning officer;
(e) the candidates for election in the ward;
(f) the election agents appointed by the candidates;
(g) one polling agent in respect of each candidate;
(h) a uniformed police officer on duty;
(i) an observer, monitor and the media; and
(j) any person authorized in writing by the Commission;may attend.
[Reg 48(1) subs by reg 24 of SI 96 of 2006.]
(2) Every person authorised to attend the counting of the votes in any ward other than a member or the Secretary of the Commission or a police officer on duty shall, unless he has taken the oath or made an affirmation under regulation 5 or regulation 36 before so attending take and subscribe an oath, or make an affirmation in lieu thereof, in the form prescribed in regulation 5, and for that purpose the returning officer for the ward shall have power to administer the oath.
49. Examination of seals of envelopes and ballot boxes received by returning officer
(1) The returning officer for a ward in which a poll has been taken shall take into his custody and issue a receipt for, all envelopes and ballot boxes delivered to him in accordance with sub-regulation (2) of regulation 46.
(2) When the returning officer for a ward in which a poll has been taken is satisfied that he has received all the envelopes and ballot boxes in respect of all the polling stations in the ward he shall at the time and place notified under sub-regulation (2) of regulation 47 for the counting of the votes, examine the seals of all the envelopes and ballot boxes and shall permit the candidates, election agents and polling agents present to examine the seals.
(3) The returning officer shall submit to the Commission a written report of the result of the examination carried out under sub-regulation (2) if the examination reveals that the seals of any envelopes or ballot box are broken.
[Reg 49 am by reg 25(a) of SI 96 of 2006; reg 49(3) am by reg 25(b) of SI 96 of 2006.]
(1) The returning officer for a ward in which a poll has been taken shall, with the aid of the counting assistants for the ward, count all the votes cast in the election in the ward according to the following procedure-
(a) the returning officer shall open each ballot box and after removing all the ballot papers therefrom, 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) subject to the provisions of regulation 51, the returning officer shall then count and record the total number of valid ballot papers in respect of each candidate;
(c) the returning officer shall ensure, while counting the ballot papers, the counting assistants keep the side of each ballot paper on which the vote is recorded upward and shall take all precautions for preventing any person present at the count from seeing the number printed on each ballot paper.
[Reg 50(1) am by reg 4(a) of SI 90 of 2011.]
(2) Where a polling station has more than one voting stream-
(a) the counting of votes in each stream shall be conducted by the counting assistant or such other officer as the Commission may assign; and
(b) the returning officer shall, where the returning officer has received the votes counted in each voting stream, total the votes of the poll for each candidate.
[Reg 50(2) ins by reg 4(b) of SI 90 of 2011.]
51. Rejection of ballot papers
(1) The returning officer shall, subject to sub-regulation (2), reject as invalid, and shall not count, any ballot paper-
(a) which does not bear the official mark, unless the returning officer is satisfied that such omission was a bona fide error; or
(b) which contains more than one vote, or
[Reg 51(1)(b) subs by reg 21(a) of SI 96 of 2006.]
(c) on which anything other than the number printed on such ballot paper is written or marked in such manner that the voter can be identified; or
[Reg 51(1)(c) subs by reg 21(a) of SI 96 of 2006.]
(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; or
(b) otherwise than by means of a cross; or
(c) by more than one mark;
shall not by reason thereof be invalid if the intention of the voter clearly appears the paper is marked does not of itself identify the voter and it is not shown that he can be identified thereby.
[Reg 51(2) am by reg 21(b) of SI 96 of 2006.]
(3) The presiding officer shall stamp the word "rejected" on any ballot paper which under this regulation is not to be counted, and shall add "disputed" if any objection to the presiding officer's decision is made by a candidate, the candidate's election agent or polling agent present at the count.
[Reg 51(3) subs by reg 21(c) of SI 96 of 2006.]
(4) The returning officer shall draw up a statement in the Form LGE 7 set out in the Schedule showing the number of ballot papers rejected under the several heads of-
(a) want of official mark;
(b) more than one vote;
[Reg 51(4)(b) subs by reg 21(d) of SI 96 of 2006.]
(c) writing or mark by which the voter could be identified;
(d) unmarked or invalid for uncertainty,
and any candidate, his election agent or polling agent present may copy the statement.
(1) A candidate, his election agent or polling agent may, if present when the counting or any recounting of the votes is completed, require the presiding officer to have the votes recounted or again recounted, or the returning officer may, on his own initiate, have the votes recounted or again recounted.
Provided that the presiding officer may refuse the request if, in his opinion, it is unreasonable.
(2) No step shall be taken by the presiding officer on the completion of the counting or of any recounting of the votes until the candidates, election agents and polling agents present at the completion thereof have been given a reasonable opportunity to exercise the right conferred by this regulation.
[Reg 52 am by reg 26 of SI 96 of 2006.]
(1) Where an equality of votes is found to exist between any candidate and the addition of one vote would entitle any one of the candidates to be declared elected, the returning officer shall make a recount of the votes.
(2) If there is again an equality of votes as a result of the recount, the returning officer shall forthwith decide between those candidates by lot in such manner as the Commissioner may determine and shall proceed as if the candidate on whom the lot falls had received an additional vote.
54. Declaration of result of poll
(1) When the counting of the votes has been completed and the result of the poll ascertained the returning officer shall-
(a) complete in triplicate a declaration of the result of the poll as in Form LGE 8 set out in the Schedule;
(b) declare to be elected the candidate to whom the majority of votes has been given by reading aloud, at the place where the counting was conducted, the completed form;
(c) cause to be delivered to the Commission without delay the original of the completed form; and
(d) cause to be delivered to the Principal Officer of the council to which the candidate has been elected a copy of the completed form.
[Reg 54(1) am by reg 5(a) of SI 90 of 2011.]
(2) An election agent, a polling agent or monitor shall, if present at a polling station, countersign the results announced or declared by the presiding officer or returning officer at the totalling centre.
[Reg 54(2) subs by reg 5(b) of SI 90 of 2011.]
(3) Notwithstanding sub-regulation (2), the failure by an election agent, a polling agent or monitor to countersign the election results shall not render the election result invalid.
[Reg 54(3) subs by reg 5(b) of SI 90 of 2011.]
55. Publication of result of poll
The returning officer for a council shall cause to be conspicuously displayed, at or near the offices of such council, for a period of not less than fourteen days after the date of the declaration of the result of an election, a notice stating-
(a) the full names of the person declared elected;
(b) the ward in which the person was elected; and
(c) the date on which the person was declared elected.
56. Questions arising on decision of returning officer
The decision of a returning officer on any question arising in respect of any ballot paper or as to the declaration of the result of the poll shall not be questioned except by an election petition presented under the provisions of the Act.
57. Ballot papers to be sealed in packets after completion of counting
On the completion of the counting of the votes cast in an election in any ward in which a poll is taken, the returning officer for the ward shall seal up in separate marked packets the ballot papers counted in respect of each candidate in the election and shall place the rejected ballot papers in a single marked packet.
58. Verification of ballot paper account
(1) The returning officer for a ward in which a poll is taken shall appoint a time and place at which verification of the ballot paper accounts completed under regulation 46 in that ward shall take place and shall give notice in writing to the candidate in such election of such time and place.
(2) At the time and place appointed under sub-regulation (1) the returning officer shall, in the presence of the assistant returning officer for that ward and of such candidates and their election agents, monitors or observers, as may be present, proceed with the verification of the ballot of the ballot paper accounts according to the following procedure.
<TS:0.375,NM,NO>The returning officer shall-
(a) open the envelopes containing the unused ballot papers together with their counter foils and the spoilt ballot paper and the envelope delivered under regulation 54 in respect of each polling station in the ward;
(b) in respect of each polling station, compare the ballot papers contained in the ballot boxes as recorded under regulation 46 and with the total number of unused and spoilt ballot papers contained in an envelope for that polling station;
(c) reseal all the envelopes with their respective contents; and
(d) place all ballot paper accounts for that ward one envelope and seal such envelope.
[Reg 58 subs by reg 29 of SI 96 of 2006.]
59. Custody and destruction of election materials
(1) Upon the completion of the verification of the ballot paper accounts under regulation 58, the returning officer shall forth with 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 thirty days after the day on which the result of such election was declared and shall then cause them to be destroyed by burning, pulping or by any other efficacious method:
Provided that where the Commission has been informed under section 21 of the Act that an election petition has been presented in respect of such election, the envelopes shall not be destroyed until such time as the trial of such election petition has been finally determined.
[Reg 59 subs by reg 29 of SI 96 of 2006.]
PART V
[Part V rep by reg 30 of SI 96 of 2006.]
PART VI
CANVASSING
In this part-
(a) "public media" means any newspaper, publication or broadcasting service which is owned or controlled by or on behalf of the State;
(b) "written statement" shall include a bill, a placard, poster, pamphlet or any other printed matter relating to elections under the Act.
Public canvassing for, or of, votes in favour of any candidate nominated for the Local Government Elections under section 10 of the Act shall take place only in accordance with the provisions of this part.
77. Contents of written statements
Any written statement intended for publication to the public relating to the elections under the Act for the purpose of canvassing for votes in favour of any candidate nominated for such elections and being a statement not issued by or on behalf of the Commission shall-
(a) bear names and addresses of the authors, printers and publishers and shall otherwise conform with the requirements of regulation 74;
(b) be in the form of a statement for encouraging the voters to elect the candidate, whose party's policies are of benefit to the development of the council;
(c) be confined to discussing or arguing the case for, or against, one policy or the other as a means for development of the council and shall not contain defamatory imputations against any individual person or against the personal character of any individual;
(d) not be seditious or inflammatory or against any written law and shall not in any way be calculated to incite hatred, public disorder, breaches of the peace and violence.
78. Publication of written statements
(1) Written statement may be published by or on behalf of any candidate canvassing for votes in the elections under the Act by-
(a) distributing copies to the public;
(b) being read out for broadcasting over the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation radio and television networks;
(c) being advertised in the local press in conformity with regulation 74;
(d) being read out at a public meeting; and
(e) any other lawful method.
(2) Any person who publishes any written statement to the elections under the Act in contravention of regulation 77 shall be guilty of an offence.
79. Contents of oral statements
(1) An oral statement made to the public relating to elections under the Act for the purpose of canvassing for votes in the election and not being made by or on behalf of the Commission shall-
(a) be in the form of a statement for encouraging the voters to elect the candidate, whose party's policies are of benefit to the development of the council;
(b) be confined to discussion or arguing the case for, or against, one policy or the other as a means for development of the council and shall not contain defamatory imputations, against any individual person or against the personal character of any individual; and
(c) not be seditious or inflamatory or against any written law and shall not in any way be calculated to incite hatred, public disorder, breaches of the peace and violence.
(2) An oral statement, as specified in sub-regulation (1), may be made only at a public meeting arranged and supervised by or on behalf of the Commission at which the speakers shall be persons who have previously indicated in writing to the Commission their wish to address a public meeting and have indicated the party they support:
Provided that-
(a) separate meetings shall be arranged for persons speaking on behalf of the party they support; and
(b) the Commission shall ensure that an equal number of meetings for contesting parties unless no person has come forward to indicate a wish to speak on behalf of any party.
(3) The Commission or an officer authorised in that behalf shall publicise the time and venue of each public meeting indicating the party the speakers will support.
(4) The Commission or an officer authorised in that behalf shall notify, in advance, the officer commanding or the officer-in-charge of police in the locality of any meeting and the officer commanding or the officer-in-charge of police shall cause the attendance of an adequate number of police officers to ensure the maintenance of law and order and compliance with the provisions of this Part.
(5) A public meeting held or proposed to be held under this Part may be discontinued or disallowed only by the Commission or any officer authorised in that behalf if satisfied, and on the advice of the officer commanding or officer-in-charge of police in attendance, that the meeting cannot continue or take place by reason of riot, open violence or other similar cause but, where a meeting has been discontinued or disallowed, another meeting shall be convened in its stead at the earliest practicable opportunity.
The Commission may request any person in charge of the public media, in the case of a newspaper, to allot space, and in the case of broadcasting services, to allot time for the purpose of enabling any party, at its own cost, to canvass in accordance with this Part:
Provided that the Commission may arrange for some broadcasts at its own cost to be allotted equally to all contesting parties.
(1) Any person authorised under this part to perform any of the functions of the Commission who wilfully fails to perform the functions of his office under this part shall be guilty of an offence.
(2) Any police officer who wilfully fails to perform the functions of his office under this Part shall be guilty of an offence.
(3) Any person in charge of the public media who, having received a request from the Commission under regulation 80, wilfully obstructs or prevents the publication of an oral or written statement by any party lawfully canvassing for re-elections under the Act in accordance with this Part shall be guilty of an offence.
(4) Any person who, at a lawful public meeting held in connection with elections under the Act, prior to the holding of such elections, acts or incites others to act, in a disorderly manner for the purpose of preventing the transaction of the business for which the meeting is called, shall be guilty of an offence.
(5) Any person who directly or indirectly, by himself or by any other person does or threatens to do anything to the disadvantage of any person-
(a) in order to induce or compel that person to canvass or refrain from canvassing or on account of that person having canvassed or refrained from canvassing in connection with the elections under the Act; or
(b) in order to induce or compel that person to attend or refrain from attending a public meeting or on account of that person having attended or refrained from attending a public meeting held in connection with the election under the Act;
shall be guilty of an offence.
(6) Any person who, by abduction, duress or any fraudulent device or contrivance, impedes or prevents the free exercise of the right of any person to canvass under this Part, or thereby compels, induces or prevails upon any person either to canvas or to refrain from canvassing for elections under the Act shall be guilty of an offence.
(1) Any person guilty of an offence under this Part shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding eight hundred penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years or to both.
(2) Any person who attempts to commit an offence against this Part shall be liable to the punishment prescribed for that offence.
[Am by Act 13 of 1994.]
[Sch subs by reg 31 of SI 96 of 2006.]
REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
[Regulation 10]
LOCAL GOVERNMENT NOMINATION PAPER (PART A)
| To: The Election Officer:.......................................................................Ward ...........................................Constituency......................................Council. We the undersigned being registered voters in the above-named ward, do hereby nominate: Surname (in BLOCK CAPITAL) First Name (In BLOCK CAPITAL) Initials National Registration Card No. Gender Residential Address:................................................................................. Postal Address:.......................................................................................to stand as a candidate for election in the .............................................Ward of the ..........................................................Council. |
I, (full name in BLOCK CAPITALS) .................................................................................................................
Here declare:-
(a) that I accept the nomination:
(b) that my nomination is supported by the (name of political party)*
............................................................................/
that I am an independent candidate*
(c) my party symbol is ..........................................................................................................................
(d) (i) that I have appointed (full name).......................................................................................................
of (address)...................................................................................................................................
(e) (ii) that I have appointed (full name)......................................................................................................
of (address)..................................................................................................................................
in accordance with the regulations to be my Election Agent(s). A statutory declaration in respect of my nomination as a candidate is attached.
.......................................... ......................................
(Date) (Signature of Candidate)
*Delete whichever is not applicable.
Received by me at.........................hours on the .......................day of ....................20........
........................................................... ........................................................................ (Name of Election Officer) (Signature of Election Officer)
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
[Regulation 10]
NOMINATION PAPER (PART B)
We, being registered voters, in the .....................................................................................................Ward, support the candidature of............................................................................
| Full Name in Block Capitals |
Voter's Registration Card Number
Signature or Thumb-print
NOTES
1.Candidate are advised to acquaint themselves with the provisions of Regulations 10 to 25 before completing this Nomination Paper.
2.When this Nomination Paper is lodged it must be accompanied by the sum of K100, 000.00 (City Council), K75, 000.00 (Municipal Council) or K50, 000.00 (District Council) in cash as non refundable nomination fees.
3.A candidate may authorize another person to countersign, a Nomination Paper on her behalf, and to lodge it with the Returning Officer, but, in that event, the written authorization of the candidate and the candidate's black and white photograph (34 mm (high) x 30 mm(wide) must be attached to the Nomination Paper.
4.The Statutory Declaration on Form LGE 2 must be completed by the candidate himself, in the presence of a Magistrate, Local Court Justice, Head of a Primary or Secondary Government School, Principal of a College, Commissioner for Oaths, Electoral Officer or Returning Officer.
The Local Government Elections Act
Local Government Election Regulations
[Regulation 11]
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF A PERSON NOMINATED AS A CANDIDATE
I, Surname (In BLOCK CAPITALS)...............................................................
First Name (in BLOCK CAPITALS)...............................................................
Other Names (INITIALS)...........................................................................
do solemnly and sincerely declare that:
(1) I am a citizen of Zambia, my National Registration Card number being:
(2) Gender
(3) I have attained the age of twenty one year; and
(4) I am ordinarily resident in the area of the council to which I seek election:
(5) I am not disqualified for election as a councilor under section 17 of the Local Government Elections Act.
(6) My proposed symbol is .....................................................................
(7) I shall abide with the provisions of the Electoral Code of Conduct.
I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.
Signed:.................................
Subscribed and solemnly declared before me this ................day of............20.......
Signed:...............................
NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS.........................................................................................................
*Magistrate/Local Court Justice/Electoral Officer/Returning Officer/Head of Government Primary or Secondary School/Principal of a College/Commissioner for Oaths.
PENALTY FOR GIVING FALSE INFORMATION
By virtue of the Local Government Elections Regulations, the penalty for making a false statement is imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years or fine not exceeding four hundred penalty units or both.
*Delete where inapplicable.
The Local Government Elections Act
The Local Government Regulations
[Regulation 43]
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO VOTE AT A POLLING STATION FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED ON ELECTION DUTIES
To: Presiding Officer..................................................................................
............................................Polling Station.......................................Ward
..................................................Council.
In accordance with Regulation 43, 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 Register of Voters.......................................
(ii) Election duty.......................................................................................
(iii) Name of polling district in which registered...................................................
(iv) Voter's Card No. .................................................................................
(v) National Registration Card No. ..................................................................
Signature:....................................................
Name: ........................................................
Returning Officer
INSTRUCTIONS
1.This certificate may only be issued to a person who is unable to vote at the polling station appointed for the polling district within the ward in which he is registered due to the fact that he is employed in an official capacity on election duties at some other polling station within the same ward.
2.In addition to this certificate, the voter's card and national registration 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 surrender to the presiding officer who must attach it to his marked copy of the Register of Voters.
The Local Government Election Act
The Local Government Regulations
[Regulation 2 and 4]
BALLOT PAPER ACCOUNT
Polling Station:........................Ward...........................Constituency...............
Stream:................................ Council:.............................................................
Date:..................................
To be completed by Returning Officer on issue of Ballot Paper
To complete by Presiding/Assistant Presiding Officer at the close of the poll
Ballot Paper Numbered
Total Number Supplied (1)
Number of used excluding Spoilt ballot paper (2)
Number of Spoilt ballot papers (3)
Number of unused ballot papers (4)
Total Columns 2-4 (This must equal Column)(1)
(a) to inc
(b) to inc
(c) to inc
(d) to inc
(e) to inc
(f) to inc
(g) to inc
(h) to inc
(i) to inc
(j) to inc
(k) to inc
(l) to inc
(m) to inc
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
(in duplicate)
The Local Government Election Act
The Local Government Regulations
[Regulation 51]
STATEMENT OF REJECTED BALLOT PAPERS
.......................................Ward
......................................Constituency
.........................................Council
Date:.................................................
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 paper 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 court and before announcement of the results.
2.The rejected ballot paper must be placed together in a marked envelope which must be sealed by the Presiding Office.
The Local Government Elections Act
The Local Government Regulations
[Regulation 2 and 4]
BALLOT PAPER ACCOUNT
Polling Station:........................Ward...........................Constituency...............
Stream:................................ Council:........................................................
Date:..................................
To be completed by Returning Officer on issue of Ballot Paper
To complete by Presiding/Assistant Presiding Officer at the close of the poll
Ballot Paper Numbered
Total Number Supplied (1)
Number of used excluding Spoilt ballot paper (2)
Number of Spoilt ballot papers (3)
Number of unused ballot papers (4)
Total Columns 2-4 (This must be equal Column) (1)
(a) to inc
(b) to inc
(c) to inc
(d) to inc
(e) to inc
(f) to inc
(g) to inc
(h) to inc
(i) to inc
(j) to inc
(k) to inc
(l) to inc
(m) to inc
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
Local Government Elections Act
Local Government Regulations
[Regulations 58]
REPORT ON VERIFICATION OF BALLOT PAPER ACCOUNTS
To: The Director
Electoral Commission of Zambia
P O Box 50274
LUSAKA
I, ..................................., being the Returning Officer for ........................ward, hereby report that I have, in accordance with Regulation 47 of the above Regulations verified the Ballot Account forms received from the Presiding Officers of every Polling Station in the constituency by comparing them with the total number of ballot paper 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:
Details obtained form Ballot Paper Account forms
Details obtained from physical check by Returning Officer
1. Number of unused ballot Papers:...........
1.Total number of ballot papers issued by me to Presiding Officers:.........
2.Number used excluding spoilt ballot paper:.........................................
2.Total number of ballot papers contained in the ballot boxes:..............................
3.Number of spoilt ballot Paper:............
3. Total number of spoilt ballot paper:........
4.Total number of unused ballot papers retuned by Presiding Officers:
TOTAL
TOTAL
Date:................................................ .................................................
Signature of Returning Officer
...............................Ward
............................Council
Local Government Elections Act
Local Government Regulations
OBJECTION AND DECISION CONCERNING VOTING
1.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:..........................................
2. I...................................... being the duly appointed Presiding Officer for......................................................polling station hereby *allow/refuse the above objection on the ground(s) that:
......................................................................................................
......................................................................................................
......................................................................................................
Signed:.........................................
Date:............................................
*delete where inapplicable.
Local Government Elections Act
Local Government Regulations
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.................................................................
1.................................................duly appointed Returning Officer for ...................................................Constituency hereby *allow/dismiss the appeal on the grounds (s) that .................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Signed:.....................................
Date:...........................
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS (ELECTIONS DATES AND POLL) ORDER, 1999
[Section 10]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and times of poll
SI 70 of 1999.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government Elections (Election Date and Times of Poll) Order, 1999.
Nominations for the elections of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this order may be lodged with the returning officer on Tuesday, 13th July, 1999, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election date and times of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the schedule to this order shall be taken on Tuesday, 27th July, 1999, between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
{mprestriction ids="2,3,5"}
[Paragraph 2 and 3]
PROVINCE
DISTIRCT
WARD/No.
NAME
North Western
Kasempa
04
Mukema
North Western
Kasempa
05
Kamatekte
Southern
Gwembe
01
Masanga
Southern
Kalomo
01
Chikanta
Central
Chibombo
02
Chamuka
Central
Chibombo
07
Chikobo
Central
Chibombo
10
Mashikili
Central
Chibombo
11
Keembe
Eastern
Lundazi
07
Lukusuzi
Lusaka
Lusaka
04
Kalingalinga
Northern
Kasama
12
Lusenga
Northern
Luwingu
06
Mufuli
Northern
Luwingu
20
Kampemba
North Western
Zambezi
13
Muyembe Liyoyu
North Western
Zambazi
14
Mwange Nyawanda
Southern
Choma
04
Chilalantambo
Southern
Livingstone
12
Zambezi
Southern
Kazungula
03
Ngwezi
Western
Kalabo
03
N'guma
Western
Kaoma
01
Nyambi
Western
Kaoma
02
Kanambilumbu
Western
Kaoma
17
Namafulo
Western
Mongu
18
Nakato
Western
Mongu
21
Lui
Western
Mongu
22
Imulyo
Western
Mongu
25
Matndo
Western
Lukulu
15
Nyaala
Western
Lukulu
17
Mataba
Western
Lukulu
17
Mitete
Western
Lukulu
19
Lupui
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 1999
[Section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election dates and times of poll
4. Election dates and times of poll
SI 103 of 1999.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 1999.
Nominations for the election of a councillor in every ward of a Council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Wednesday 15th September, 1999 between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election dates and times of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a Council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on 30th September, 1999 between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours, subject to paragraph 4.
4. Nomination of one candidate
A poll shall not be taken in a ward if in that ward only one candidate is validly nominated for election.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Copperbelt
Ndola
01
Kansenshi
Copperbelt
Ndola
16
Mushili
Copperbelt
Masaiti
04
Chondwe
Eastern
Chipata
02
Mankangila
Eastern
Petauke
05
Kaumbwe
Eastern
Mambwe
07
Kakumbi
Lusaka
Chongwe
01
Shikabeta
Northern
Chilubi
01
Mpanshya
Northern
Mpulungu
07
Mpulungu
Southern
Kalomo
10
Namianga
Southern
Monze
03
Keemba
Western
Shangombo
03
Mbeta
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2000
[Section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election dates and times of poll
4. Nomination of one candidate
SI 3 of 2000.
This Order may be cited as the local Government By-Elections (Election Date and Times of Poll) Order, 2000
Nomination for the election of a councillor in every wad of a Council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the returning officer on Thursday 3rd February, 2000, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election dates and times of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a Council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday 17th February, 2000 between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours.
4. Nomination of one candidate
A poll shall not be taken in that ward, only one candidate is validly nominated for the election.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Northern
Mungwi
02
Kabisha
Mpika
13
Musakanya
Southern
Itezhitezhi
10
Makunku
Mazabuka
14
Nakambala
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIME OF POLL) ORDER, 2000
[Section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election dates and times of poll
4. Nomination of one candidate
SI 40 of 2000.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Election(Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2000.
Nomination for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the schedule to this order may be lodged with the returning officer on Thursday 13th April, 2000 between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election dates and times of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the schedule to this order shall be taken on Thursday 4th May, 200 between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours
4. Nomination of one candidate
A poll shall not be taken in a ward if, in that ward, only one candidate is validly nominated for the election.
[Paragraph 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No
name
Central
Mkushi
03
Chibefwe
Copperbelt
Chililabombwe
11
Munda
Kitwe
20
Chilimina
Eastern
Chadiza
15
Kwacha
01
Mungwe
Chipata
09
Kandabwako
Northern
Mungwi
11
Nsadzu
North western
Mufumbwe
14
Kasenga
Southern
Mazabuka
06
Iyaya
Monze
15
lalafuta
Kalomo
20
Namalundu
Kazungula
15
Mayaba
Western
Lukulu
13
Sipatunyana
Shyagombo
04
Sekute
18
Lutembwe
05
Mutomena
06
Sikabenga
10
Simu
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 2) ORDER, 2000
[section 12]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and times of poll
SI 73 of 2000.
This Order may be cited as the Local government By-election (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2000.
Nomination for election of councillor in every ward of a Council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Tuesday 22nd August, 2000 between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election date and times of poll
The poll for the election of a council in every ward of a Council set out in Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Tuesday 26th September, 2000 between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours.
A poll shall not be taken in a ward if, in that ward, only one candidate is validly nominated for the election.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Central
Chibombo07Chikombo
Copperbelt EasternKabwe11KaputulaLuapulaMpongwe06ChowaLusakaChadiza11NsadzuNorthern North-WesternPetauke09OngolweSouthernWesternMwense20Mpansa Chongwe04Bunda Bunda Kaputa04Munwa Kasama07Munwa Mporokoso07Buseko Kabompo05Mikomba Kasempa06Chiteve Zambezi20Jifumba Gwembe07Lwitadi-Lwetemba Kazungula12Lukonde Livingstone12Mukuni Monze06Mwalibonena Itezhi-tezhi14Nansanzu Shangombo06Choongo East 08Masemu 10Simu
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 6) ORDER, 2000
[Section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election dates and times of poll
4. Nomination of one candidate
SI 101 of 2000.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 6) Order 2000.
Nomination for the election of councillor in every ward of a Council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Friday, 27th October, 2000 between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election dates and times of poll
The poll of the election of a councillor in every ward of a Council set out in the Schedule to this Order Shall be taken on Tuesday, 14th November, 2000 between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours.
4. Nomination of one candidate
A poll shall not be taken in a ward, only one candidate is validly nominated for the election.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward Number
Name
Central
Kabwe
03
Luangwa
Mumbwa
08
Choma
Serenje
20
Serenje
Copperbelt
Chililabombwe
03
Matthew Nkoloma
07
Chitimukulu
08
Yeta
09
Ngebe
12
Mukuka
Kalulushi
06
Ngweshi
07
Kafue
18
Musakashi
Mufulira
01
Kafue
10
Bwananyina
11
Mulungushi
10
Fibusa
11
Mutundu
Luapula
Nchelenge
01
Kabuta
03
Mwatishi
04
Kashikishi
06
Nchelenge
09
Chisenga
10
Shaba
12
Mofwe
13
Katofyo
Northern
Luwingu
11
Isansa
12
Isangano
13
Lwata
Mpika
01
Chambeshi
05
Chinama
08
Lulimala
14
Lubambal
North-Western
Mufumbwe
01
Kashima West
Southern
Livingstone
01
Freedom
Western
Kalabo
11
Mapungu
Shang'ombo
03
Sioma
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 7) ORDER, 2000
[section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election dates and times of poll
4. Nomination of one candidate
SI 108 of 2000.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Date and Times of Poll) (No. 7) Order, 2000.
Nomination for the election of councillor in every ward of a Council set out in the Schedule to this order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Tuesday, 28th November, 2000 between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election dates and times of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a Council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Tuesday, 19th December, 2000, between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours.
4. Nomination of one candidate
A poll shall not be taken in a ward if in that ward, only one candidate is validly nominated for the election.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward Number
Name
Copperbelt
Chililabombwe
11
Nakatindi
Eastern
Petauke
02
Ching'ombe
Northern
Mpika
03
Lubaleshi
16
Chipembele
North-Western
Kabompo
09
Katuva
20
Mumbeji
Western
Senanga
14
Mwanambuyu
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2001
[Section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Elections dates and times of poll
4. Nomination of one candidate
SI 16 of 2001.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2001.
Nomination for the election of Councillor in every ward of a Council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 25th January, 2001 between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Elections dates and times of poll
The Poll for the election of a Councillor in every ward of a Council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Tuesday, 13th February, 2001 between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours.
4. Nomination of one candidate
A poll shall not be taken in a ward if in that ward, only one candidate is validly nominated for the election.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Copperbelt
Kalulushi
17
Chambishi
Masaiti
02
Majaliwa
Eastern
Nyimba
11
Chamilala
Luapula
Mwense
04
Pebekabes
Nchelenge
07
Kasamba
Lusaka
Chongwe
11
Ntandabale
Northern
Mpika
07
Lukulu
Kasempa
13
Kantenda
North-Western
Mwinilunga
12
Lumwana
Mwinilunga
13
Sailunga
Mwinilunga
18
Chibwika
Southern
Mazabuka
09
Malala
Western
Kaoma
9
Nkemba
Senaga
01
Kambai
Sesheke
14
Lwamulomba
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2001
[Section 10]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and Times of Poll
SI 126 of 2001.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government Elections (Election dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2001.
Nominations for the election of a Councillor in every ward of every Council throughout Zambia may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Sunday, 2nd December, 2001, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election date and Times of Poll
The poll for the election of a Councillor in every ward of every Council throughout Zambia shall be taken on 27th December, 2001, between 06:00 hours in the morning and 17:00 hours in the afternoon:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2002
[Section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election dates and times of poll
SI 35 of 2002.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2002.
Nominations for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodge with the returning Officer on Tuesday, 25thJune, 2002, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election dates and times of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Tuesday, 9thJuly, 2002, between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours.
A poll shall not be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated for the election.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward Number
Name<FT:Calibri,SN>
Central
Serenje
10616
Sancha
Mumbwa
10516
Mumba
Copperbelt
Chililabombwe
20114
Joseph Mwilwa
Chingola
20210
Chiwempala
Mufurira
20624
Minambe
Luanshya
20520
Mpatamatu
Lufwanyama
20707
Mpindi
Eastern
Katete
30418
Nyamasonkho
Katete
30401
Kafumbwe
Chama
30202
Chilenge
Petauke
30710
Kovyane
Petauke
30716
Mateyo Mzeka
Petauke
30715
Nyakawise
Lundazi
30506
Lumimba
Luapula
Samfya
40511
Mano
Lusaka
Luangwa
50306
Kabowo
Northern
Lusaka
50308
Chiriwe
50414
Muchinga
50422
Chawama
Kasama
60503
Kasenga
Chilubi
60311
Bumba
Isoka
60312
Kakoma
Kasama
60507
Buseko
60510
Kapongolo
Luwingu
60614
Mushituwamboo
60615
Chifwile
Mbala
60701
Mwiluzi
60901
Lumangwe
60902
Chikulu
North-Western
Mporokoso
60911
Luangwa
60916
Malaila
Mugwi
61108
Mungwi'
61112
Mfinshe
61203
Itimbwe
Southern
Mpulungu
61207
Mpulungu
Kasempa
70202
Nselauke
Mwinilunga
70407
Mukangala
Zambezi
70604
Nyakulenga
Western
Chavuma
70610
Mpidi/Kakongo
70709
Kanyinda/lingundu
Monze
80601
Malundu
80609
Mwanza-East
Mazabuka
80507
Chivuna
Livingstone
80405
Libuyu
Kaoma
90203
Nkenyama
90205
Namilangi
90206
Mulamatila
90207
Nailiele
90220
Shikombwe
90216
Kanabilumbu
Lukulu
90303
Mwito
90313
Namayula
90320
Kakwacha
Mongu
90402
Kambule
90423
Mbekise
Sesheke
90614
Luamuloba
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2002
[Section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election dates and times of poll
SI 43 of 2002.
This order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2002.
Nomination for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Wednesday, 7thAugust, 2002, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election dates and times of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a Council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Wednesday, 28thAugust, 2002, between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Copperbelt
Chililabombwe
20101
Kafue
Northern
Mpulungu
61202
Iyendwe
North-Western
Kabompo
70120
Mumbenji
70103
Dihamba
70104
Lunsongwa
70105
Kashimakanzi
70116
Katula
Mufumbwe
70309
Munyambala
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATE AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 3) ORDER, 2002
[Section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election dates and times of poll
SI 74 of 2002.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Date and Times of Poll)(No.3) Order, 2002.
Nomination for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the returning Officer on Tuesday, 8thOctober, 2002, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election dates and times of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Friday, 18thOctober, 2002, between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Central
Kabwe
10205
Justine Kabwe
10210
Nakoli
10217
Kawama
10221
Bwacha
10222
Chimanimani
10223
Ngungu
10225
Kang'omba
Serenje
10607
Muchinda
Copperbelt
Ndola
20816
Lubuto
20816
Mushili
Eastern
Petauke
30719
Lisangazi
Luapula
Mwense
40308
Kasengu
Lusaka
Lusaka
50430
Mwembeshi
North Western
Kasempa
70212
Mukinge
70218
Kanongo
Southern
Siavonga
80807
Manchamvwa
Western
Lukulu
90320
Kakwacha
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2003
[section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and times of poll
SI 2 of 2003.
This Order may be cited as the local Government By-Elections (Elections Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2003.
Nomination for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the schedule to this order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Tuesday, 21stJanuary, 2003, between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
3. Election date and times of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of council set out in the schedule to this order shall be taken on Thursday, 6thFebruary, 2003, between 06.00 hours and 17.00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Copperbelt
Mufulira
20620
Kwacha
North Western
Kabompo
70101
Lunyiwe
Western
Sesheke
90618
90619
Mushukula
Loazamba
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2003
[Section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election dates and times of poll
SI 31 of 2003.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2003.
Nominations for the election of a councillor in every ward of a Council set in the schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officers on Tuesday, 15thApril, 2003, between 09:00 hours and 15:30 hours.
3. Election dates and times of poll
The Poll for the election of a councillor in every ward or council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Wednesday, 30thApril, 2003 between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Copperbelt
Kalulushi
20307
Kafue
20308
Luapula
Eastern
Nyimba
30602
Kapita
Luapula
Kawambwa
40116
Chipita
Nchelenge
40404
Kilwa
Milenge
40710
Kapalala
Northern
Chilubi
60103
Kashitu
Mbala
60708
Lwandi
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO.2) ORDER, 2003
[Section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election dates and times of poll
SI 47 of 2003.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2003.
Nomination for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 26thJune, 2003 between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election dates and times of poll
The Poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Tuesday, 15thJuly 2003, between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Copperbelt
Kalulushi
20314
Mwambishi
20317
Chambishi
20318
Musakashi
Kitwe
20419
Mukuba
Lufwanyama
20708
Chibanga
Eastern
Nyimba
30612
Luangwa
Luapula
Nchelenge
40401
Kabuta
40405
Nchelenge
North Western
Kasempa
70215
Nyoka
Southern
Livingstone
80409
Lizuma
Namwala
80702
Kaluweza/Ngabo
Western
Sesheke
90601
Imusho
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2003
[Section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and time of poll
SI 76 of 2003.
This Order may be cited as the local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2003.
Nominations for elections of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 21stAugust, 2003 between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election date and time of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 18thSeptember, 2003 between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours:
Provided that such poll shall be taken in the ward in respect of which one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Copperbelt
Kitwe
20413
Ipusukilo
Ndola
20801
Kansenshi
Western
Kalabo
90101
Mambolomoka
90102
Lueti
Kaoma
90213
Lui
90217
Mangango
Lukulu
90305
Simakumba
90511
Kawaya
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 2) ORDER, 2003
[Section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and time of poll
SI 85 of 2003.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2003.
Nominations for election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 21stAugust, 2003 between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election date and time of poll
The Poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 18thSeptember, 2003 between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Central
Mumbwa
10509
Nalubanda
10517
Mupona
Luapula
Mansa
40213
Katangashi
Milenge
40709
Mumbotuta
Southern
Monze
80603
Keemba
Western
Kaoma
90201
Lalafuta
90204
Litoya
Lukulu
90302
Dongwe
90314
Kashizhi
Sesheke
90606
Simungoma
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 3) ORDER, 2003
[Section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election dates and times of poll
SI 103 of 2003.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Elections Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 3) Order, 2003.
Nominations for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officers on Tuesday, 23rdSeptember, 2003, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election dates and times of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward or a council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Tuesday 14thOctober, 2003, between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in respect of which one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
North-Western
Solwezi
70511
Tumvwang'anai
Western
Sesheke
90604
Mulimambango
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATE AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO.4) ORDER, 2003
[Section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and times of poll
SI 116 of 2003.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Elections Date and Times of Poll)(No. 4) Order, 2003.
Nominations for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Wednesday, 29thOctober, 2003 between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election date and times of poll
The Poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Tuesday, 18thNovember, 2003 between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Central
Chibombo
10101
Muswishi
North-Western
Mwinilunga
70414
Samuteba
70411
Kasampula
70420
Ntambu
70418
Chibwika
70413
Sailunga
70402
Jimbe
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATE AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO, 5) ORDER, 2003
[Section 12]
Arrangements of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and time of poll
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By Elections (Election Date and Times of Poll) (No. 5) Order, 2003.
Nominations for election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Tuesday, 30th December, 2003, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election date and time of poll
The Poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this order shall be taken on Thursday, 22nd January, 2004 between 06:00 hours and 17:00 hours:
Provided that no such poll be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraph 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No. and Name
Central
Mumbwa
10501 Nampundwe
Central
Mumbwa
10502 Makombwe
Central
Mumbwa
10503 Milandu
Central
Mumbwa
10504 Kalundu
Central
Mumbwa
10505 Chabota
Central
Mumbwa
10506 Lutondo
Copperbelt
Kalulushi
20320 Chati
Eastern
Lundazi
30524 Manda Hill
Luapula
Samfya
40512 Katanshya
Luapula
Samfya
40514 Kapata
Northwestern
Kasempa
70211 Nkenyauna
Western
Kaoma
90203 Nkeyema
Western
Mongu
90401 Kanyonyo
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2004
[Section 12]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and time of poll
SI 37 of 2004.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2004.
Nominations for elections of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Tuesday, 4thmay, 2004 between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
3. Election date and time of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Wednesday, 26thMay, 2004 between 06.00 hours and 17.00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No. and Name<FT:Calibri,SN>
Central
Kapiri Mposhi
10309 Lunchu
Copperbelt
Mpongwe
21002 Ibenga
Eastern
Chadiza
31110 Chadiza
Chama
30203 Vilimukulu
Petauke
30717 Singozi
Lundazi
30505 Kazembe
Lusaka
Luangwa
50301 Dzala
Lusaka
50408 Mulungushi
Northern
Luwingu
60610 Bwalinde
North-Western
Chavuma
70712 Nguvu
Southern
Namwala
80701 Namwala Central
Sinazongwe
80905 Tekelo
Kazungula
81002 Sekute
Western
Sesheke
90613 Sichili
90620 Loanja
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL (NO. 2) ORDER, 2004
[Section 12]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and time of poll
SI 53 of 2004.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2004.
Nominations for election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Tuesday, 4thMay, 2004 between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
3. Election date and time of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Wednesday, 26thMay, 2004 between 06.00 hours and 17.00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No. and Name
Copperbelt<FT:Calibri,SN>
Chingola<FT:Calibri,SN>
20219 Kasompe<FT:Calibri,SN>
Luanshya<FT:Calibri,SN>
20516 Lumumba<FT:Calibri,SN>
Lusaka<FT:Calibri,SN>
Lusaka<FT:Calibri,SN>
50408 Mulungushi
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 3) ORDER, 2004
[Section 12]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and time of poll
SI 85 of 2004.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 3) Order, 2004.
Nominations for elections of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Friday, 8thOctober, 2004 between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
3. Election date and time of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 28thOctober, 2004 between 06.00 hours and 17.00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No. and Name<FT:Calibri,SN>
Central
Mkushi
10404 Munshibemba
Serenje
106615 Chibale
Copperbelt
Chililabombwe
20102 Mvula
Luapula
Mansa
40209 Muchinka
Mwense
40304 Pebekabesa
Northern
Isoka
60307 Luangwa
Luwingu
60620 Kampemba
North-Western
Chavuma
70712 Nguvu
Mufumbwe
70314 Kaminzekenzeke
Mwinilunga
70409 Kanyama
Western
Kalabo
90122 Mutala
Lukulu
90304 Kamilende
Senanga
90515 Lipuwe
Sesheka
90605 Maondo
90619 Loazamba
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2005
[Section 12]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election dates and times of poll
SI 9 of 2005.
This order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2005.
Nominations for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officers on Monday, 7thFebruary, 2005, between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
3. Election dates and times of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward or a council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Friday, 4thMarch, 2005, between 06.00 hours and 17.00 hours.
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 2) ORDER, 2005
[Section 12]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and time of poll
SI 36 of 2005.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2005.
Nominations for election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 12thMay, 2005 between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
3. Election date and time of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 9thJune, 2005 between 06.00 and 17.00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraph 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No. and
Name
Central
Chibombo
10106
Katuba
Serenje
10614
Masaninga
Copperbelt
Mufulira
20261
Butondo
Eastern
Katete
30413
Chabvuka
Luapula
Sampfya
40506
Kafumbo
Milenge
40702
Mulumbi
Northern
Kaputa
60404
Munwa
North-Western
Kasempa
70208
Kalombe
Solwezi
70520
Chovwe
Southern
Livingstone
80409
Lizuma
Kazungula
81011
Katapazi
Western
Sesheke
90607
Mwandi
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 3) ORDER, 2005
[Section 12]
SI 76 of 2005.
1. This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 3) Order, 2005.
2. Nominations for election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 29th December, 2005 between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
3. The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 19th January, 2006 between 06.00 hours and 17.00 hours.
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward which only one candidate is validly nominated.
SCHEDULE
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No. and name
Central
Kabwe
10201 Kalonga
10208 Chirwa
10216 Ben Kapufi
Copperbelt
Chingola
20202 Kabundi
Kitwe
20409 Kafue
Luanshya
20507 Mipundu
Mufulira
20616 Mulungushi
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2006
[Section 10]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and times of poll
SI 84 of 2006,
SI 91 of 2006.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2006.
The Nominations for the election of a councillor in every ward of every council throughout Zambia may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Tuesday, 15thAugust, 2006, between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
3. Election date and times of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every Council throughout Zambia shall be taken on Thursday, 28thSeptember, 2006, between 06.00 hours in the morning and 18.00 hours in the evening:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Para 3 am by para 2 of SI 91 of 2006.]
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS (NOMINATION DATE AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, (NO. 2), 2006
[Section 8]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
SI 107 of 2006.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government Elections (Nomination Date and Times of Poll) Order (No. 2), 2006.
Nomination for the election of a councillor in every ward of a ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officers on Thursday, 12thOctober, 2006, between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward or a council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 26thOctober, 2006, between 06.00 hours and 17.00 hours.
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraph 2]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name<FT:Calibri,SN>
Central
Kabwe
10212
Chinyanja
Eastern
Chadiza
30121
Mlavwe
Lusaka
Lusaka
50405
Kamwala
Northern
Luwingu
60601
Ntandashi
60602
Kaela
60603
Munshishinga
60604
Katilye
60605
Kafinsa
60606
Kampemba
60607
Mulalashi
60608
Mufili
60609
IIambo
60610
Ibale
60611
Bwalinde
60612
Mwela Wamangu
60613
Isansa
Mpulungu
61203
Chibulula
North-Western
Kabompo
70101
Dihamba
70102
Lunson'a
70103
Kashinakaji
70104
Chiteve
70105
Mannyinga
70106
Loloma
70107
Kawanda
70108
Kaula
70109
Chongo
Southern
Mazabuka
80521
Lubombo
Livingstone
80402
Mosi-O-Tunya
Gwembe
90201
Chisanga
Siavonga
80810
Mulimya
80812
Sinadambwe
Western
Mongu
90415
Nakato
90409
Lui
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS (NOMINATION DATE AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2007
[Section 8]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
SI 13 of 2007.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government Elections (Nomination Date and Times of Poll) Order, 2007.
Nominations for elections of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 25th January, 2007 between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of a council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 15th February, 2007 between 06:00 hours and 18:00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
1. Eastern
Chadiza
30112
Taferansoni
Chipata
30315
Chipangali
2. Northern
Chilubi
60107
Muteka
3. Luapula
Kawambwa
40119
Kakose
4. Western
Mongu
90419
Lumbo
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL (NO. 2) ORDER, 2007
[Section 12]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and time of election
SI 71 of 2007.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2007.
Nominations for elections of a Councillor in the specified wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Tuesday, 16th October, 2007, between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
3. Election date and time of election
The poll for the election of a Councillor in the specified wards of the Councils set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 8th November, 2007 between 06.00 hours and 18.00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Central
Serenje
10604
Luombwa
Copperbelt
Mufulira
20628
Mpelembe
Kalulushi
20304
Lukoshi
Kalulushi
20316
Remmy Chisupa
Eastern
Mambwe
030801
Nsefu
Lusaka
Lusaka
50403
John Howard
Lusaka
0421
Justine Kabwe
Northern
Luwingu
60613
Isansa
Mbala
60704
Mwambezi
Western
Senanga
90515
Lumbe
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 2) ORDER, 2008
[Section 12]
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Paragraph
SI 54 of 2008.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2008.
Nominations for the elections of the councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Retuning Officer on Thursday, 29th May, 2008, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
The poll for the election of a councillor in every ward of the Council set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 26th June, 2008, between 06:00 hours and 18:00 hour:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Regulations 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No
Name
Eastern
Lundazi
30516
Chimaliro
Luapula
Samfya
40517
Kapata
North-western
Chavuma
70705
Kalombo/Kamisamba
Western
Senanga
90516
Sibukali
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 3) ORDER, 2008
[Section 12]
SI 55 of 2008.
1.This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 3) Order, 2008
2.Nominations for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 29th May, 2008, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 26th June, 2008, between 06:00 hours and 18:00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
SCHEDULE
[Regulation 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Southern
Siavonga
80803
Chirundu
Western
Kaoma
90206
Mulamatila
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTIONS DATE AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 5) ORDER, 2008
[Section 8]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
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3. Election date and times of poll
SI 89 of 2008.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Elections Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 5) Order 2008.
Nominations for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils specified in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Saturday, 27th September, 2008, between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
3. Election date and times of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor the wards of the councils specified in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 30th October, 2008, between 06.00 hours and 18.00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Copperbelt
Kalulushi
20317
Buteko
Mpongwe
21011
Nampaba
Eastern
Lundazi
30508
Membe
Nyimba
30613
Luangwa
Luapula
Samfya
40514
Nkutila
Bangweulu
40521
Kapilibila
Northern
Kaputa
60417
Choma
Mpulungu
61207
Isoka
Nakonde
61005
Popomozi
North-western
Kabompo
70117
Katuvia
zambezi
70611
Mapachi chinyingi
Southern
Gwembe
80213
Jongola
western
Senanga
90516
Sibukali
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS, (ELECTIONS DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2009
[Section 8]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and Time of Poll
SI 36 of 2009.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Elections Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2009.
Nominations for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Wednesday, 8th July, 2009, between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
3. Election date and Time of Poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 13th August, 2009, between 06.00 hours and 18.00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Central
Kabwe
10210
Zambezi
Mumbwa
10508
Nambal
10514
Nalubanda
10516
Chisalu
Copperbelt
Chingola
20215
Twatasha
Eastern
Katete
30417
Mkaika
Luapula
Mansa
40209
Mushinka
40211
Chilyapa
50212
Chilanga
70122
Chikonkwelo
Kafue
70308
Kikonge
80409
Maramba
Lusaka
Kabompo
80911
Sinazongwe
Mufumbwe
80517
Itebe
Livingstone
80504
Nansenga
North-Western
Sinazongwe
Mazabuka
Southern
Mazabuka
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 2) ORDER, 2009
[Section 12]
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3. Elections date and time of election
SI 41 of 2009.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2009.
Nominations for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Wednesday, 8th July, 2009, between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
3. Elections date and time of election
The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 13th August, 2009, between 06.00 hours and 18.00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraph 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward
Name
Copperbelt
Chingola
20215
Twatasha
Eastern
Lundazi
30505
Kajilime
Petauke
30709
Msumbaazi
50212
Chilanga
70503
Kangwena
Lusaka
Kafue
80118
Stateland
North-Western
Solwezi
80310
Mayoba
Southern
Choma
80517
Itebe
Kalomo
80504
Nansenga
Mazubuka
80617
Bbombo
Monze
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2009
[Section 8]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
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3. Election dates and time of poll
SI 54 of 2009.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Date and Times of Poll) Order, 2009.
The Nomination for election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 17th September, 2009 between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
3. Election dates and time of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 15th October, 2009 between 06.00 hours and 18.00 hours.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Eastern
Mambwe
30605
Chikowa
Lusaka
Luangwa
50310
Katondwe
North-Western
Mwinilunga
70419
Samuteba
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 4) ORDER, 2009
[Section 12]
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SI 60 of 2009.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Election (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 4) Order, 2009.
Nomination for elections of councillor in the wards of the Councils set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 17th September, 2009, between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
The poll for the election of a councillor in the ward of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 15th October, 2009, between 06.00 hours and 18.00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in the ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated for the election.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Lusaka
Kafue
50204
Chisankane
Northern
Chilubi
60110
Mpanshya
Southern
Livingstone
80405
Kasiya
Itezhi-tezhi
81108
Lubanda
Western
Lukulu
90319
Lutembwe
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 5) ORDER, 2009
[Section 12]
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Paragraph
SCHEDULE
SI 74 of 2009.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Date and Times of Poll) (No. 5) Order, 2009.
The Nomination for election of a councillor in every wards of the councils set out in the schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 29th October, 2009 between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 19th November, 2009 between 06.00 hours and 18.00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated for the election.
SCHEDULE
[Paragraph 2]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Luapula
Chiengi
40606
Chikowa
North-Western
Zambezi
70602
Katondwe
Southern
Choma
80112
Samuteba
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATE AND TIME OF POLL) (NO. 5) ORDER, 2009
[Section 12]
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3. Election date and time of election
SI 21 of 2010.
This order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2010.
Nominations for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 8th April, 2010, between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
3. Election date and time of election
The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 29th April, 2010, between 06.00 hours and 18.00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Copperbelt
Luanshya
20517
Lumumba
Luapula
Kawambwa
40117
Lufubu
Northern
Chilubi
60115
Chiloba
60119
Kanama
North-Western
Kasempa
70202
Dengwe
70221
Kamankechi
Solwezi
70518
Shilenda
Southern
Gwembe
80206
Siampande
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL)(NO. 2) ORDER, 2010
[Section 12]
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SI 44 of 2010.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2010.
Nomination for the election of a councillor in every ward of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday 8th July, 2010, between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
The poll for the election of a councillor in the ward of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 5th August, 2010, between 06.00 hours and 18.00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated for the election.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 2) ORDER, 2010
[Section 12]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and time of election
SI 64 of 2010.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2010.
Nominations for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out tin the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 8th July, 2010, between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
3. Election date and time of election
The poll for the election of a councillor in the ward of the councils set out tin the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 5th August, 2010, between 06.00 hours and 18.00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Central
Kabwe
10216
Mpima
Eastern
Chadiza
30104
Chanjowe
Southern
Monze
80607
Choongo East
Western
Kaoma
90207
Longe
Western
Kaoma
90211
Mulwa
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO.3) ORDER, 2010
[Section 12]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and time of election
SI 75 of 2010.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No.3) Order, 2010.
Nominations for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 8th July, 2010, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election date and time of election
The poll for the election of a councillor in the ward of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 28th October, 2010, between 06:00 hours and 18:00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraph (2 and 3)]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Copperbelt
Ndola
20807
Nkwazi
Luapula
Luansya
20528
Muva Hill
Northern
Mansa
40213
Lwingishi
Chinsali
60214
Chandaula
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO.4) ORDER, 2010
[Section 12]
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Paragraph
3. Election date and time of election
SI 79 of 2010.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No.4) Order, 2010.
Nominations for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 7th October, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election date and time of election
The poll for the election of a councillor in the ward of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 28th October, 2010, between 06:00 hours and 18:00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO.5) ORDER, 2010
[Section 12]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and time of election
4. Revocation of S.I. No.85 0f 2010
SI 92 of 2010.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government ByÂElections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No.5) Order, 2010.
Nominations for the election ofa councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 7th October, 2010 between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election date and time of election
The poll for the election ofa councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Monday, 25th October, 20 I0, between 06:00 hours and 18:00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
4. Revocation of S.I. No.85 of 2010
The Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No.4) Order, 2010, is hereby revoked.
[Paragraph 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Copperbelt
Ndola
Luanshya
20807
20528
Nkwazi
Muva Hill
Eastern
Petauke
30705
Kaumbwe
Luapula
Mansa
40213
Lwingishi
Northern
Chinsali
60214
Chandaula
MpuJungu
61211
Vyamba
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2011
[Section 12]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
3. Election date and time of poll
SI 12 of 2011.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2011.
Nominations for the election of a councillor or in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 10th February, 2011, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election date and time of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 3rd March, 2011, between 06.00 hours and 18.00 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Copperbelt
Masaiti
20904
Mutaba
Eastern
Chipata
30312
Chiparamba
Luapula
Kawambwa
40105
Kawambwa
Samfya
40515
Lunga
Northern
Mpulungu
61202
Katwe
Southern
Siavonga
61211
Vyamba
80808
Kariba
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATE AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2011
[Section 10]
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3. Election date and times of poll
SI 77 of 2011.
This order may be cited as the Local Government Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2011.
Nomination for the election of a councillor in every ward of every Council throughout Zambia may be lodged with the Returning Officer on 12th August, 2011, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Election date and times of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in every Council throughout Zambia shall be taken on 20th September, 2011, between 06:00 hours in the morning and 17:00 hours in the afternoon:
Provided that the poll shall not be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 2) ORDER, 2011
[Section 12]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
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3. Election date and time of election
SI 116 of 2011.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2011.
Nomination for the election of a councillor or in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be lodged with the Returning Officer on Tuesday, 1st November, 2011, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.
3. Election date and time of election
The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Thursday, 24th November, 2011, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours:
Provided that the poll shall not taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validity nominated.
[Paragraph 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Central
Kabwe
10217
Mwansanse
Kapiri Mposhi
10309
Kashitu
Kapiri Mposhi
10310
Mushimbili
Mumbwa
10512
Myooye
Copperbelt
Chingola
20205
Buntungwa
Mufulira
20626
Kwacha
Masaiti
20916
Chilulu
Eastern
Chadiza
30115
Khumba
Chama
30218
Chibungwe
Chipata
30513
Rukuzye
Lundazi
30513
Msuzi
Lundazi
30515
Chilola
Lundazi
30521
Wachitangachi
Mambwe
30808
Ncheka
Mambwe
30812
Kasamanda
Luapula
Kawambwa
40102
Kabanse
Mansa
40203
Mushipashi
Lusaka
Kafue
50215
Nyemba
Lusaka
50431
Kalingalinga
Lusaka
50433
Munali
Northern
Chilubi
60106
Katamba
Chilubi
60120
Bumba
Kasama
60511
Lualuwowa
Mpulungu
61208
Lyendwe
Mafinga
61304
Thendere
North-Western
Mafumbwe
70309
Munyambala
Southern
Choma
80114
Nachibanga
Choma
80124
Mubula
Livingstone
80402
Musi-O-Tunya
Livingstone
80409
Maramba
Siavonga
80810
Mulimya
Sinazongwe
80903
Mwenda
Western
Kalabo
90118
Lueti
Lukulu
90313
Lwanchuma
Mongu
90423
Lewanika
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2011
[Section 12]
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2. Election date and time of election
SI 128 of 2011.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Postponement of Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. ) Order, 2011.
2. Election date and time of election
The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order have been postponed from Thursday, 24th November, 2011, and shall be taken on Monday, 28th November, 2011, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours:
Provided that the poll shall not be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraph 2]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Central
Kabwe
10217
Mwansanse
Kapiri-Mposhi
10309
Kashitu
Kapiri-Mposhi
10310
Mushimbili
Mumbwa
10512
Myooye
Copperbelt
Chingola
20205
Buntungwa
Mufulira
20626
Kwacha
Masaiti
20916
Chilulu
Eastern
Chadiza
30115
Khumba
Chama
30218
Chibungwe
Chipata
30317
Rukuzye
Lundazi
30513
Msuzi
Lundazi
30515
Chilola
Lundazi
30521
Wachitangachi
Mambwe
30808
Ncheka
Mambwe
30812
Kasamanda
Luapula
Kawambwa
40102
Kabanse
Mansa
40203
Mushipashi
Lusaka
Kafue
50215
Nyemba
Lusaka
50431
Kalingalinga
Lusaka
50433
Munali
Northern
Chilubi
60106
Katamba
Chilubi
60120
Bumba
Kasama
60511
Lualuwowa
Mpulungu
61208
Lyendwe
Mafinga
61304
Thendere
North Western
Mufumbwe
70309
Munyambala
Southern
Choma
80114
Nachibanga
Choma
80124
Mubula
Livingstone
80402
Musi-o-tunya
Livingstone
80409
Maramba
Siavonga
80810
Mulimya
Sinazongwe
80903
Mwenda
Western
Kalabo
90118
Lueti
Lukulu
90313
Luanchuma
Mongu
90423
Lewanika
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 2) ORDER, 2012
[Section 12]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
2. Election date and time of election
SI 35 of 2012.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2012.
2. Election date and time of election
Nomination for election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Thursday, 5th July, 2012, between 06.00 hours and 18.00 hours:
Provided that the poll shall not be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District Ward No
Name
EasternChipata
30313
Sisinje
Chipata
30318
Msandile
Muchinga Chama
30204
Chisunga
Chama
30207
Manthepa
Chama
30212
Muchinga
Chama
30214
Bazimu
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2012
[Section 12]
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3. Election dates and Times of poll
SI 62 of 2012.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government Elections (Elections Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2012
Nomination for the election of a councillor in every ward of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 11th October, 2012 between 09.00 hours and 15.00 hours.
3. Election dates and Times of poll
The poll for the election of councillor in the ward of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 8th November, 2012, between 06.00 hours and 18.00 hours.
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated for the election.
[Paragraph]
Province
District
Ward
Name
Central
Kabwe
10212
Kanona
Eastern
Petauke
30709
Msambazi
Luapula
Kawambwa
30112
Kabansa
Western
Mongu
30204
Mabili
Lusaka
Chongwe
501155
Rufunsa
Northern
Chilubi
60101
Mulanda
Mpulungu
61206
Chilumba
North-Western
Chavuma
70704
Chiyeke
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO.3) ORDER, 2012
[Section 12]
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Paragraph
3. Election date and time of poll
SI 65 of 2012.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government Elections (Elections Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 3) Order, 2012
Nomination for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 11th October, 2012, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.
3. Election date and time of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Thursday, 8th November, 2012, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours, except that the poll shall not be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paprgraph]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Central
Chibombo
10112
Kabile
Northern
Mporokoso
60917
Masonde
North-Western
Chavuma
70709
Lingundu
Ikelenge
70803
Nyakaseya
Kasempa
70203
Ingwe
Western
Mongu
90405
Nangula
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2013
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SI 11 of 2013.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2013.
Nominations for election of a councillor in the specified wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the returning officer on Thursday, 31st January, 2013, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.
The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 31st January, 2013 at 1500 hours and close at 0600 hours on Tuesday, 26th February, 2013.
4. Election date and time of election
The poll for the election of a councillor in the specified wards of the councils set out in the Schedule to this Order shall be taken on Thursday, 28th February, 2013, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours:
Provided that no such poll shall be taken in a ward in which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraph 2]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Copperbelt
Mpongwe
21001
Luswishi
Mpongwe
21006
Kanyenda
Mpongwe
21012
Musofu
Muchinga
Chama
30217
Lumezi
Northern
Mbala
60714
Mwiluzi
North-Western
Kabompo
70110
Kamafwafwa
Chavuma
70702
Sewe
Southern
Namwala
80703
Baambwe
Western
Sesheke
90601
Nawinda
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 3) ORDER, 2013
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SI 21 of 2013.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 3) Order, 2013.
Nominations for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 28th March, 2013, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.
The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 28th March, 2013, at 1500 hours and close at 0600 hours on Sunday, 21st April, 2013.
4. Election date and time of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall not be taken on Tuesday, 23rd April, 2013, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours except that the poll shall not be taken in the ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 4]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Northern
Chiubi
60117
Kapoka
Northern
Chiubi
60121
Mubemba
Western
Kaoma
90216
Namafulo
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 4) ORDER
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SI 29 of 2013.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 4) Order, 2013.
Nominations for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be lodged with returning officer on Thursday, 28th March, 2013, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.
The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 28th March, 2013 at 1500 hours and close at 0600 hours on Sunday, 21st April, 2013.
4. Election date and times of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Tuesday, 23rd April, 2013, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours, except that the poll shall be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 4]
District
Constituency
Ward No.
Name
Lundazi
Chasefu
30505
Kajilime
Petauke
Msanzala
30717
Singozi
Petauke
Msanzala
30718
Mateyo Mzeka
Petauke
Msanzala
30719
Mawanda
Petauke
Msanzala
30721
Ukwimi
Petauke
Petauke
30711
Kovyani
Mansa
Bahati
40203
Mushipashi
Samfya
Chifunabali
40502
Kasansa
Nsama
Nsama
60408
Mwambeshi
Nsama
Nsama
60409
Chubo
Chavuma
Chavuma
79705
Kalombo Kamisamba
Chavuma
Chavuma
70706
Chivombo Mbalaongo
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 5) ORDER, 2013
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This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 5) Order, 2013.
Nominations for election of a Councillor in the wards of the Councils set out in the Schedule shall be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 23rd May, 2013, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
The campaign period shall commence on Thursday 23rd May, 2013 at 15:00 hours and close at 18:00 hours on Wednesday, 19th June, 2013.
4. Election date and time of poll
The poll for the election of a councillorin the wardsof the councils set out in the Schedule shall be takenon Thursday, 20th June, 2013, between 06:00 and 18:00 hours, except that the poll shall not be take in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraph 2]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Central
Serenje
10615
Chibale
10616
Masanirtga
Copperbelt
Luanshya
20521
JustineKabwe
Eastern
Chadiza
30114
Kabvumo
Vubwi
30117
Mbozi
30119
Chisiya
30120
Chirnphanje
Luapula
Mansa
40203
Mushipashi
Lusaka
Luangwa
50304
Pftwazi
50306
Kabowa
Southern
Kazungula
81009
Sekute
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 6) ORDER
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SI 50 of 2013.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 6) Order, 2013.
<TS:0.375,NM,NO,1.99583,NM,NO>Nomination for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 27th June, 2013, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.
The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 27th June, 2013 at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 24th July, 2013 .
4. Election date and times of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Thursday, 25th July, 2013, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours except that the poll shall not be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
| <TS:0.197222,NM,NO,0.39375,NM,NO,0.590278,NM,NO,0.786806,NM,NO,0.984028,NM,NO,1.18125,NM,NO,1.22917,NM,NO,1.37778,NM,NO,1.575,NM,NO,1.96875,NM,NO>Province |
DistrictWard No.Name
CentralMkushi10405NkumbiCopperbeltNdola20808YengweEasternNyimba30601Chinsimbwe Nyimba30608Kaliwe Nyimba30609Chiweza Nyimba30613Luangwa Petauke30715NyikaNorth WesternKasempa70201Kamakuku Kasempa70219Mukunanshi Kasempa70215Lubofu Kasempa70222Jifupa
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTIONS DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 7)ORDER, 2013
[Section 12]
Arrangement of Regulations
Regulation
4. Election date and times of Poll
<TS:0.197222,NM,NO,0.39375,NM,NO,0.590278,NM,NO,0.786806,NM,NO,0.984028,NM,NO,1.18125,NM,NO,1.37778,NM,NO,1.575,NM,NO,1.96875,NM,NO>SI 68 of 2013.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By- Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 7) Order, 2013
Nominations for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be lodged with the Returning Officer on Friday, 9th August, 2013, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
The campaign period shall commence on Friday, 9th August, 2013, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 4th September, 2013.
4. Election date and times of Poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Thursday, 5th September, 2013, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours, except that the poll shall not be taken in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
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Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Northern
Mpulungu
61201
Kapembwa
Northern
Mpulungu
61209
Mumila
Northern
Mpulungu
61211
Vyamba
Northern
Mpulungu
61212
Chisha
Muchinga
Mafinga
61304
Thendere
Eastern
Chadiza
30101
Mangwe
Eastern
Nyimba
30602
Kapita
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ( NO. 8) ORDER, 2013
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<TS:0.197222,NM,NO,0.39375,NM,NO,0.590278,NM,NO,0.786806,NM,NO,0.984028,NM,NO,1.18125,NM,NO,1.37778,NM,NO,1.575,NM,NO,1.96875,NM,NO>SI 90 of 2013.
This Order may becited as the Local GovernmentBy Elections (Election Dates and Times ofPoll) (No.8) Order, 2013.
Nomination for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be lodged with the Returning Officer on Tuesday, 22nd October, 2013, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
The campaign periodshall commence on Tuesday, 22nd October, 2013, at 15:00 hours and close at 18:00 hours on Thursday, 21st November, 2013.
4. Election date and time of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Friday, 22nd November,2013, between 06:00 hours and 18:00 hours, except that the poll shall not be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 4]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Central
Mkushi
10405
Nkumbi
Central
Kabwe
10227
Kaputula
Eastern
Mambwe
30801
Nsefu
Luapula
Mansa
40205
Mansa
North Western
Kasempa
70204
Kaimbwe
Kasempa
70205
Mukema
Kasempa
70207
Dengwe
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 2) ORDER, 2014
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SI 6 of 2014,
SI 18 of 2014.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By- Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 2) Order, 2014.
Nominations for election of a Councillor in the specified ward of the Councils set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Tuesday, 28th January, 2014, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.
[Para 2 am by para 2 of SI 18 of 2014.]
The campaign period shall commence on Tuesday 28th January, 2014 at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday, 24th February, 2014.
4. Election date and time of election
The poll in the constituency for the election of a councillor in the ward of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Tuesday, 25th February, 2014, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours, except that a poll shall not be taken in a wards if only one candidate is validly nominated in the election.
[Para 4 am by para 3 of SI 18 of 2014.]
[Paragraph 2 and 4]
[Sch am by para 4 of SI 18 of 2014.]
District
Constituency
Ward No.
Name
Mpulungu
Mpulungu
61202
Katwe
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2014
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SI 4 of 2014.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2014.
Nominations for election of a Councillor in the specified wards of the Councils set out in the Schedule to this Order may be lodged with the Returning Officer on Tuesday, 28th January, 2014, between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
The campaign period shall commence on Tuesday, 28th January, 2014 at 1500 hours and close at 18:00 hours on Monday, 24th February, 2014.
4. Election date and time of election
The poll in (he constituency for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Tuesday, 25th February, 2014, between 06:00 hours and 18:00 hours, except that a poll shall not be taken in a wards in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
District
Constituency
Ward No.
Name
Copperbelt
Chililabombwe
20110
Mvula
Copperbelt
Kitwe
20421
Wusakile
Copperbelt
Mpengwe
21013
Ipumhu
Western
Luampa
90209
Namando
Western
Mongu
90419
Lumbo
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 3) ORDER, 2014
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SI 44 of 2014.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 3) Order, 2014.
Nominations for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be lodged with the returning officer on Thursday, 10th July, 2014, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.
The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 10th July, 2014 at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday 18th August, 2014.
The poll for the election of a councillor in wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Tuesday, 19th August, 2014, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours, except that a poll shall not be taken in a ward if only one candidate is validly nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 4]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Central
Chisamba
10102
Mulungushi
Kabwe
10223
Highridge
Luano
10412
Chingo'mbe
Luano
10413
Nkomashi
Luano
10414
Munda
Luano
10415
Kamimbya
Luano
10416
Chipaba
Copperbelt
Luanshya
20506
Buntungwa
Luanshya
20522
Nkulumashiba
Masaiti
20910
Chinondo
Luapula
Kawambwa
40105
Kawambwa
Mwense
40307
Mpasa
Milenge
40711
Mumbotula
Southern
Choma
80115
Batoka
Namwala
80707
Chitongo
Siavonga
80810
Mulimya
Western
Kalabo
90112
Buleya
Luampa
90209
Namando
Luampa
90215
Luampa
Mongu
90411
Mutondo
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 4) ORDER, 2014
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SI 45 of 2014.
This Order may be cited as the the Local Government By- Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll (No. 4) Order, 2014.
Nominations for the election of a councilor in the wards of the councils set out in the schedule shall be lodged with the Returning Officer on Thursday, 10th July, 2014, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.
The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 10th July, 2014 at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday, 18th August, 2014.
The Poll for the election of a councilor in wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Tuesday, 19th August, 2014 between 0600 hours and 1800 hours, except that a poll shall not be taken in a ward if only one candidate is validily nominated.
[Paragraphs 2 and 3]
Province
District
Ward No.
Name
Luapula
Mwansabombwe
40116
Mulele
Mwansabombwe
40117
Lufubu
Mwense
40315
Kasengu
Northern
Mpika
60807
Chinama
Southern
Monze
80619
Mwanza West
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTION (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2015
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SI 9 of 2015.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Election (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2015.
Nomination for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be lodged with the Returning Officer on Tuesday, 10th March, 2015, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.
The campaign period shall commence on Tuesday, 10th March, 2015, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday, 13th April, 2015.
4. Election date and time of poll
The poll in the constituency for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Tuesday, 14th April, 2015, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours, except that a poll shall not be taken in a ward if only one candidate is validly nominated in the election.
[Paragraphs 2 and 4]
District
Constituency
Ward No.
Name
Chipata
Chipangali
30318
Msandile
Limulunga
Luena
90401
Limulunga
Lukulu
Lukulu East
90302
Kamilende
Mongu
Mongu Central
90420
Katongo
Mongu
Mongu Central
90427
Mabumbu
Mongu
Nalikwanda
90409
Lui
Mongu
Mongu Central
90416
Namushakende
Mungwi
Malole
61110
Mungwi
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2015
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SI 13 of 2015.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2015.
Nomination for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be lodged with the returning officer on Tuesday, 10th March, 2015, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.
The campaign period shall commence on Tuesday, 10th March, 2015, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday, 13th April, 2015.
4. Election date and time of poll
The poll in the constituency for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Tuesday, 14th April, 2015, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours, except that a poll shall not be taken in a ward if only one candidate is validly nominated in the election.
[Paragraphs 2 and 4]
District
Constituency
Ward No.
Name
Chipata
Chipangali
30318
Msandile
Lundazi
Lumezi
30522
Kamimba
Mambwe
Malambo
30808
Ncheka
Kalulushi
Kalulushi
20306
Mwembeshi
Luangwa
Feira
50314
Kaunga
Limulunga
Luena
90401
Limulunga
Mongu
Mongu Central
90420
Katongo
Mongu
Mongu Central
90427
Mabumbu
Mongu
Nalikwanda
90409
Lui
Mongu
Mongu Central
90416
Namushakende
Lukulu
Lukulu East
90302
Kamilende
Kaoma
Mangango
90220
Mangango
Mungwi
Malole
61110
Mungwi
Mporokoso
Lunte
60913
Nchelenje
Mwinilunga
Mwinilunga
70409
Lumwana
Gwembe
Gwembe
80202
Sinafala
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 3) ORDER, 2015
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SI 27 of 2015.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 3) Order, 2015.
Nomination for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be lodged with the returning officer on Thursday, 28th May, 2015, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.
The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 28th May, 2015, at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Monday, 29th June, 2015.
4. Election date and time of poll
The poll for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Tuesday, 30th June, 2015, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours, except that a poll shall not be taken in a ward in respect of which only one candidate is validly nominated in the election.
[Paragraphs 2 and 4]
District
Constituency
Ward No.
Name
Mwense
Mwense
40318
Kapela
Mpulungu
Mpulungu
61205
Tanganyika
Mulobezi
Mulobezi
90606
Muchile
Nalolo
Nalolo
90503
Shekala
Lusaka
Chawama
50401
Nkoloma
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTION (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 4) ORDER, 2015
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SI 38 of 2015.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Election (Election Dates and Times of Poll) (No. 4) Order, 2015.
Nomination for elections of a councillor in the wards of the Councils set out in the Schedule shall be lodged with the returning officer on Thursday, 9th July, 2015, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.
The campaign period shall commence on Thursday, 9th July, 2015 at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 5th August, 2015,
4. Election date and times of poll
The poll in the constituency for the election of a councillor in the ward of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Thursday, 6th August, 2015, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours, except that a poll shall not be taken in the ward if only one candidate is validly nominated for the election.
[Paragraphs 2 and 4]
District
Constituency
Ward No.
Name
Kasama
Kasama Central
60502
Bululu
Kasama
Kasama Central
60504
Lukulu
Kasama
Kasama Central
60507
Mulilansolo
Kasama
Lukashya
60510
Mukanga
Kasama
Lukashya
60512
Chiba
Mambwe
Malambo
30807
Kakumbi
Isoka
Isoka
60304
Kapililonga
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATE AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 5) ORDER, 2015
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SI 50 of 2015.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Date and Times of Poll) (No. 5) Order, 2015.
Nomination for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be lodged with the returning officer on Wednesday, 26th August, 2015, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.
The campaign period shall commence on Wednesday, 26th August, 2015 at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 23rd September, 2015.
4. Election date and times of poll
The poll in the constituency for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Thursday, 24th September, 2015, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours, except that a poll shall not be taken in a ward if only one candidate is validly nominated in the election.
[Paragraphs 2 and 4]
District
Constituency
Ward No.
Name
Copperbelt
Lufwanyama
20716
Mushingashi
Eastern
Lundazi
30517
Nthitimila
Lusaka
Chilanga
50214
Namalombwe
Northern
Chilubi
60102
Mofu
N/Western
Mwinilunga
70402
Kawiku
Western
Sinjembela
90712
Mambolomoka
Western
Sinjembela
90712
Sipuma
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATE AND TIMES OF POLL) (NO. 6) ORDER, 2015
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SI 61 of 2015.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government By-Elections (Election Date and Times of Poll) (No. 6) Order, 2015.
Nomination for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be lodged with the returning officer on Wednesday, 26th August, 2015, between 0900 hours and 1500 hours.
The campaign period shall commence on Wednesday, 26th August, 2015 at 1500 hours and close at 1800 hours on Wednesday, 23rd September, 2015.
4. Election date and times of poll
The poll in the constituency for the election of a councillor in the wards of the councils set out in the Schedule shall be taken on Thursday, 24th September, 2015, between 0600 hours and 1800 hours, except that a poll shall not be taken in a ward if only one candidate is validly nominated in the election.
[Paragraphs 2 and 4]
District
Constituency
Ward No.
Name
Western
Sikongo
90120
Tuuwa
Western
Mulobezi
90604
Sichili
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS (ELECTION DATES AND TIMES OF POLL) ORDER, 2016
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2. Nomination for elections of mayor and council chairperson
3. Nomination for election of councillor
SI 34 of 2016.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government Elections (Election Dates and Times of Poll) Order, 2016.
2. Nomination for elections of mayor and council chairperson
A nomination for the election of a mayor or council chairperson in a district shall be lodged with the returning officer at the gazetted nomination centre on Monday, 30th May, 2016 between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
3. Nomination for election of councillor
A nomination for the election of a councillor in a ward shall be lodged with the returning officer at the gazetted nomination centres on Tuesday, 31st May, 2016 between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
The campaign period shall commence on Monday, 16th May, 2016 at 06:00 hours, and close on Wednesday, 10th August, 2016, at 18:00 hours.
The poll in a district and ward shall be taken between 06:00 hours and 18:00 hours.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNCIL) ORDER, 2016
[Section 3]
Arrangement of Paragraphs
Paragraph
SI 45 of 2016.
This Order may be cited as the Local Government (Establishment of Council) Order, 2016.
The councils set out in the second column of the Schedule are established for the districts specified in the first column of the Schedule.
[Paragraph 2]
District
Council
1.
Kalumbila
Kalumbila Town Council
2.
Mushindamo
Mushindamo Town Council
3.
Senga Hill
Senga Hill Town Council
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