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(c) maintain strict impartiality in the exercise of their functions; and
(d) not do anything, whether in the exercise of their functions or otherwise and whether
by way of action, speech, attitude or manner, that may—
(i) give rise to a reasonable apprehension that they are exercising their functions
with partiality or bias; or
(ii) place in jeopardy their independence or the perception of their independence;
or
(iii) compromise the Commission's credibility, impartiality, independence or
integrity;
and
(e) assist monitors and observers accredited under the Electoral Act to exercise their
functions under that Act; and
(f) safeguard all ballot boxes, ballot papers and other electoral documentation and
materials entrusted to the custody of the Commission in terms of the Electoral Act;
and
(g) not—
(i) divulge, except in the exercise of his or her functions or with the
Commission’s prior approval; or
(ii) make private use of or profit from;
any confidential information which he or she has gained through being a
Commissioner or an employee or agent of the Commission.”.
(3) Without derogation from subsection (1)(c) and (d), no Commissioner and no full-time
employee of the Commission shall—
(a) hold, or seek appointment, election or nomination to, any elective or political office;
or
(b) except in the exercise of his or her functions as a Commissioner or as an employee
of the Commission, perform any work for a political party or candidate in
connection with an election or referendum;
(c) knowingly wear any badge or article of clothing that is or is reasonably likely to be
associated with a political party or candidate contesting any election or supporting
or opposing any question put to a referendum.
(4) Subsection (3) applies to part-time employees of the Commission during any period
that they are employed or engaged by the Commission.
PART III
FINANCES, STAFF AND REPORTS OF COMMISSION
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Funds and finances of Commission
(1) In addition to the funds appropriated in terms of section 61(6) of the Constitution, the
The funds of the Commission shall consist of⎯