Constitution of the Republic of Malawi 1994, as amended to 2020
Electoral Bodies
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    1. The Electoral Commission shall exercise such functions in relation to elections as are conferred upon it by this Constitution or by an Act of Parliament.
    2. The duties and functions of the Electoral Commission shall include—
    a. to determine constituency boundaries impartially on the oasis of ensuring that constituencies contain approximately equal numbers of voters eligible to register, subject only to considerations of—
    i. population density;
    ii. ease of communication; and
    iii. geographical features and existing administrative areas;
    b. to review existing constituency boundaries at intervals of not more than five years and alter them in accordance with the principles laid down in subsection (2) (a);
    c. to determine electoral petitions and complaints related to the conduct of any elections;
    d. to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Constitution and any Act of Parliament; and
    e. to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by this Constitution or an Act of Parliament.
    … (Sec. 76)
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