spells out the operational framework of the proposed voter registration system .It is desirable to have voter registration regulations that broadly set out how voter registration will be conducted including the operational and administrative framework of the BVR system. Section 239(h) of the Constitution gives ZEC the power to conduct and supervise voter education. There must be a clear legislative framework that provides for voter education by ZEC and other interested parties in a transparent, unbiased and timely way. In previous elections ZEC failed to provide adequate voter education citing financial and time constraints. Given that ZEC will, for the first time, be required to come up with its own consolidated voters roll and also use a new system of voter registration (BRV) the need for timely, adequate, thorough and comprehensive voter education cannot be overemphasised. Under the circumstances there is need for specific provisions in the Act and/or regulations that are enabling rather than restrictive in relation to voter education by ZEC and all other interested parties. The laws must make it possible for more players and stakeholders to work with ZEC in providing Voter Education and more particularly the law must provide for adequate, timely and comprehensive voter. Finally the independence, integrity and impartiality of ZEC should be guaranteed through legislative and administrative measures. ZEC must account directly to parliament and should receive full budgetary support directly from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. Policy Recommendations In light of the analysis above ZESN calls upon the legislature and the policymakers to move immediately to further amend the Electoral laws and bring them in conformity with the Constitution. More particularly the following issues must be addressed through subsidiary laws well before the forthcoming general election:      The Election law must specifically spell out the sole and exclusive role of ZEC as the responsible election management body. Provisions that give powers to the Minister and the RGV to do certain election-related function must be expunged. Voter registration regulations that incorporate the framework of BVR and other related processes must be enacted Fair and equal access to print and electronic media should be guaranteed through legislative and administrative measures Voting must be extended to everyone wishing to exercise the right to vote whether in Zimbabwe or outside, as long as they satisfy the age and citizenship requirement. The special vote must be considered. The independence, impartiality and integrity of ZEC must be guaranteed through legislative provisions and necessary budgetary support from the Consolidated Revenue Fund 6 Policy Brief: A Call For Alignment Of Laws With The Constitution ©ZESN 2017