Constitution of Zimbabwe (as amended by Constitution Amendment No. 19) (c) a member or employee of a statutory body, a Provincial council or a local authority; is not qualified for appointment to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission. 100E Members of Zimbabwe Electoral Commission not to be members of political parties (1) Persons who are members of a political party on their appointment to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission must relinquish that membership without delay and in any event within fourteen days of their appointment. (2) If a member of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission becomes a member of a political party, he or she ceases immediately to be a member of the Commission. 100F Remuneration, allowances and benefits of members of Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Members of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission are entitled to such remuneration, allowances and other benefits as may be fixed ny or under an Act of Parliament. 100G Removal of member of Zimbabwe Electoral Commission from office A member of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission may be removed from office by the President, in the case of the chairperson, with the approval of the Judicial Service Commission and the Committee on Standing Rules and Orders and, in the case of other members, with the approval of the Committee on Standing Rules and Orders⎯ (a) for inability to exercise the functions of his or her office arising out of physical or mental incapacity; or (b) for misconduct; or (c) for incompetence; or (d) if he or she becomes disqualified for appointment to the Commission. 100H Provisions to ensure independence of Zimbabwe Electoral Commission The State must make adequate and suitable provision, through legislation and other appropriate means, to ensure that⎯ (a) the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission is able to exercise its functions under the Constitution efficiently and independently; and (b) the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission’s staff carry out their duties conscientiously, fairly and impartially. 100I Reports of Zimbabwe Electoral Commission In addition to any other report the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission is required to make under this Constitution or any other law, the Commission must without - 86 -

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