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Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act, 2000 (Act No. 27 of 2000)

Chapter 3 : Preparations for Election

Part 4 : Voting stations

19. Establishment of voting stations

 

(1) Subject to subsection (3), the Commission must establish for an election a voting station, or a voting station and a mobile voting station, or only a mobile voting station, in each voting district in which the election will be held.

 

(2) The Commission may establish a mobile voting station, or a mobile voting station in addition to a voting station, only if—
(a) the voting district is a large and sparsely populated area; and
(b) the Commission considers it necessary to assist voters who would otherwise have to travel long distances to reach the voting station.

 

(3) When determining the location of a voting station, the Commission may take into account—
(a) any facts that could affect the free, fair and orderly conduct of the election;
(b) population density; and
(c) the need to avoid congestion at the voting stations.

 

(4) Before determining the location of a voting station, the Commission may consult with parties and candidates contesting the election.

 

(5) By not later than a date stated in the timetable for the election, the Commission must give notice that copies of a list of voting stations and their addresses will be available for inspection at the office of the Commission’s local representative in the municipality where the election is to be held.

 

(6) Upon application of a person at the office of the Commission’s local representative and upon payment of the prescribed amount, the Commission must furnish such a person with a certified copy of the list.