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vacancy among its members, and any proceeding of the Commission
shall be valid even though some person took part therein when he was
not entitled to do so.
(10) The Chairman shall have both an original vote and
a
casting vote at meetings of the Commission.
(11) Subject to the other provisions of this section, the
Commission may regulate its own procedure.
(12) (a)
There shall be a Chief Electoral Officer
who shall be the Chief Executive Officer
of the Commission in the carrying out of
the functions of the Commission
including, but not limited to, those
referred to in subsection (15) of this
section. He shall be subject to the general
supervision, direction and control of the
Commission. He shall be required to have
such qualifications, be subject to such
disqualifications and shall hold office
under such terms and conditions as may
be prescribed by Parliament.
The Chief Electoral Officer shall be
appointed by the President in accordance
with the advice of the Commission.
(b)
(13) The Commission shall be provided with a staff and
facilities adequate for the efficient discharge of its functions.
(14) The salaries and allowances of the staff, and the
operating expenses of the Commission, shall be a charge on the
Consolidated Fund.
(15) The Commission shall exercise general
direction and supervision over the registration of voters for
elections of members of the Assembly; the conduct of such
elections; and the monitoring of Party Lists submitted by political
parties, regarding such elections. The Commission may give
directions in these respects to electoral officers.
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