does not address the computation of the ten-year period, and in particular is silent on whether the ten-year period starts counting from the last delimitation exercise, the presumption is that the ten-year period starts running from the date the Constitution came into force. Conducting a delimitation period before 2023 means that the population data to be used will be outdated for all subsequent processes. Timing will also depend on when the process of upgrading voter registration to biometric is completed.  Delimitation must be carried out at set intervals of ten years as provided in the Constitution to reflect the changes in population to electoral boundaries.  The next delimitation must be carried out in 2023 soon after the 2022 Census and in accordance with the updated voters roll that will be used in 2018 elections, which must be regularly updated thereafter. 7.3 Delimitation process The delimitation process relies on information of registered voters. The accuracy of the voters’ roll has remained a challenge. While the Constitution makes ZEC responsible for maintaining and keeping the voters’ roll, the laws are yet to be fully aligned with the Constitution to operationalise this. ZEC has informed the public that it is in the process of revamping voter registration to become biometric. The law does not provide for provisional delimitation maps to be advertised widely to ensure their accuracy, so that those interested can properly scrutinise the maps. When allocating voting areas, there is no obligation for ZEC to ensure accessibility to people living with disability and that safety and security of voters is considered. There is no timeframe for ZEC to produce a preliminary report of the delimitation exercise.  The biometric voter registration model must be operationalised first, and the voters roll updated for accurate information to be available for delimitation.  The Electoral Act must provide guidance of a reasonable time within which ZEC must produce a delimitation report.  The delimited maps must be made available to the public at ward level and at constituency level and the public must have access. 19 | P a g e