Publication of the names and designations of persons to whom the
First Respondent delegates voter registration functions and other
declarations thereto
32.
I contend that voter registration is a key component of the
electoral process. In that regard, I must refer to section 18 (3) (a),(b)
and (c) of the Electoral Act which provides that the First Respondent
may delegate any of its voter registration functions in terms of the
Electoral Act to a member of the Civil Service. In certain
circumstances, the consent of the Civil Service Commission is
required.
33.
It is essential for the transparency of the election that the
public is aware of persons who have been tasked with conducting a
key electoral process such as voter registration, especially if they
are not in the employment of the First Respondent. Where the Civil
Service exerts a level of control over the process of delegation, it is
also in the interest of the public to know when members of the Civil
Service have not been granted the consent to assume roles for the
First Respondent.
34.
Therefore, the Applicants will seek a declaratory order to the
effect that the First Respondent has a legal duty to publish the
names, designations and government departments of persons to
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