58. The report states that the NLC comprised of “high level management” from various government Ministries and that assistance was also provided by, among others, the uniformed forces of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, the Air Force of Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Defence Forces. 59. I contend that there is no legal basis for the First Respondent’s delegation of the logistical aspects of the management of the electoral process to the NLC or any other organs of State. 60. I contend further that where staff are seconded to the First Respondent from the Civil Service during the election period it must be done in terms of section 10 of the Electoral Act, which requires that all staff are under the direction and control of the First Respondent. This is essential for ensuring transparency and accountability during the election period. However, it does not seem that the members of the NLC are under the direction and control of the First Respondent, especially since the NLC consists of high level management from other State organs rendering meaningful submission to the direction and control of the Respondent unlikely. 61. I further contend that there is no legal basis for the involvement of the uniformed forces in the logistical management of the electoral process since section 10 of the Electoral Act only 27