ELECTORAL ACT ____________________________________________________________________________________ (i) two representatives of each political party contesting the election, who shall be selected by the party concerned: Provided that an independent candidate contesting a Presidential election shall be entitled to select two representatives to represent him or her on the committee; (ii) any person invited by the representatives of every political party represented in the liaison committee; (b) a constituency multiparty liaison committee, consist of a representative of the Commission selected by the Commission and��� (i) a representative of each political party contesting the election, who shall be selected by the party or candidate concerned: Provided that an independent candidate contesting an election at a particular constituency shall be entitled to select two representatives to represent him or her on the committee for that constituency; and (ii) any person invited by the representatives of every political party represented in the liaison committee; (c) a local authority multiparty liaison committee, consist of a representative of the Commission selected by the Commission and— (i) a representative of each political party contesting the election, who shall be selected by the party or candidate concerned: Provided that an independent candidate contesting an election at a particular ward shall be entitled to a representative to represent him or her on the committee for that ward; (ii) any person invited by the representatives of every political party represented in the liaison committee. 160C Functions of multiparty liaison committee (1) The functions of a multiparty liaison committee shall be— (a) to hear and attempt to resolve any disputes, concerns, matters or grievances relating to the electoral process, including in particular any disputes arising from allegations concerning non-compliance with the Code; and (b) in the case of a national multiparty liaison committee— (i) to create and establish multiparty liaison subcommittees in each province; and (ii) to delegate any of its functions to any multiparty liaison subcommittee; and (iii) to monitor, supervise or direct the activities of multiparty liaison subcommittees; (c) to immediately report upon and refer to the Commission any disputes, concerns, matters or grievances relating to the electoral process; and (d) to request the Commission to mediate or appoint an independent mediator to resolve any dispute, concern, matter or grievance relating to the electoral process; and (e) to present to the Commission any reports, assessments, records or recommendations relating to the electoral process; and (f) generally, to assist in implementing the Code. (2) The Commission or an independent mediator referred to in subsection (1)(d) shall endeavour to resolve any dispute, concern, matter or grievance relating to the electoral process referred for mediation within the time requested by the multiparty liaison committee or within a reasonable time. 160D Decisions of multiparty liaison committees The decisions of the multiparty liaison committee shall be made by consensus. [Part XXIA inserted by s. 76 of Act No. 17 of 2007] 127