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When?
29 and 30 November 2004 |
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Why?
Regional councils, like local authorities, are decentralised institutions
formed with the intention of bringing democracy closer to the people
because they serve and are directly accountable to the people who
live within their jurisdiction of the regional council. Each of
the 13 regions in Namibia has its own regional council which is
responsible for the development and administration of the region.
Every council must strive to promote development in the region
to improve the living conditions of its residents. Their tasks
include, for example, the establishment of industrial areas to
create job opportunities and the provision of water, electricity
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What?
During the election, you will vote for the candidate you believe
will administer your constituency most capably and effectively.
Depending on the number of constituencies in the region, each regional
council consists of between 6 and 12 councillors – one councillor
is elected per constituency by the voters. Each regional council
is headed by the Governor, who is elected directly by the members
of the regional council. During the first sitting of the Regional
Council, the members will also elect two Councillors to represent
the region in the National Council. The National Council is the
second house of Namibia’s bicameral Parliament tasked with
making the laws of the country. Currently, the term of office of
Regional and National Councillors is six years, but this may be
changed. |
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How?
Voters can only vote in the constituency in
which they are registered;
this means that you will not be allowed to vote in a constituency
different to the constituency on your voter’s card. The blue
side of your voter’s card will be used to enable you to vote
during this election. You cannot vote if you do not have this card.
At the polling booth your name will be checked against the voter’s
role and you will be issued with a ballot paper containing the
names, photos and political parties of the candidates. Make your “x” in
the box indicated next to the candidate of your choice. The candidate
who receives the most votes per constituency will be elected to
the Regional Council.
If you did not register as a voter during the 2nd General Voters
Registration in 2003, or if you moved to another constituency,
you will still be able to register during supplementary registration
that will be held from 20 September to 3 October 2004. Watch the
press for details of supplementary registration venues near you. |
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