(4)
The organization, structure and powers of the Bureau, and terms and conditions of
service of its personnel shall be regulated by law.
Population Census
192.
The National Government shall during the Transitional Period conduct a population
census the outcome of which shall, inter alia, determine the number of electoral
constituencies for the next general elections.
CHAPTER II
REFERENDA
193.
(1)
Pursuant to Schedule A(30) herein, the President, or the National Legislature,
through a resolution passed by more than half of all its members, may refer for a
referendum any matter of public interest.
(2)
Any matter submitted for a referendum shall be deemed to have been approved by
the people of South Sudan if it has obtained more than half of the number of votes
cast.
(3)
Any matter which has been approved by the people of South Sudan in a
referendum shall have authority above any legislation. It shall not be annulled
save by another referendum.
CHAPTER III
ELECTIONS
Running for Elections
194.
Whoever runs in any election shall respect and abide by this Constitution and the law.
The National Elections Commission
195.
(1)
There shall be established an independent commission which shall be known the
National Elections Commission.
(2)
The Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, and members of the Commission shall be
persons of proven integrity, competence, non-partisan and impartial, and shall be
appointed by the President in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution
and the law.
(3)
The Commission shall perform the following functions:
(a)
(b)
(c)
prepare the general electoral roll and pursue its annual revision;
organize and conduct general elections, by-elections, and local elections in
accordance with this Constitution and the law;
organize and conduct any referendum in accordance with this Constitution
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