50 (5) The members of the Commission shall be appointed for a period not exceeding twelve years without the option for renewal. (6) The chairperson, deputy chairperson and the other members of the Commission shall possess the qualifications of a Judge of the superior courts or be persons of high moral character, proven integrity, relevant experience and demonstrable competence in the conduct of public affairs. (7) The functions of the Commission shall be to − (a) oversee and supervise the registration of voters and ensure fair and free elections at primary, secondary or other level; (b) facilitate civic or voter education as may be necessary in between elections; (c) review and determine the boundaries of tinkhundla areas for purposes of elections; (d) perform such other functions in connection with elections or boundaries as may be prescribed; (e) produce periodic reports in respect of work done. (8) Three members of the Commission including either the chairman or deputy chairman shall constitute a quorum. (9) A member of the Commission shall not enter upon the duties of that Commission until that member has taken and subscribed the oath of allegiance and oath for the due execution of office that are set out in the Second Schedule. (10) The provision of this Constitution relating to the removal of judges of the superior courts from office shall, subject to any necessary modifications, qualifications or adaptations, apply to the removal from office of the chairperson and other members of the Commission. (11) The office of any member of the Commission shall become vacant where that member resigns or circumstances arise that would disqualify that member for appointment as such. (12) If before the Commission has submitted its report under section 92 the office of chairperson or any other member of the Commission falls vacant or the holder of that office becomes unable for any reason to discharge the functions as chairperson or member of the Commission the King shall appoint another person to be chairperson or member as provided under subsection (2). (13) In the exercise of its functions under this Constitution, the Commission shall not be subject to the direction or control of any other person or authority. (14) There shall be a secretariat of the Commission provided by the Ministry responsible for elections. Review of tinkhundla boundaries 91. (1) During the fourth year of Parliament, the Elections and Boundaries Commission shall review the number and boundaries of tinkhundla (constituencies) into which Swaziland is divided and submit to the King a report with recommendations to change or retain the existing position. 50

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