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 15

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