THE TANGANYIKA LAW SOCIETY (ELECTIONS) REGULATIONS, 2016
This section is a heading for Part III on qualification for membership of the Governing Council.
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This section is a heading for Part III on qualification for membership of the Governing Council. This section is a heading that lists council positions and chapter office qualifications. This section is a heading about positions for Chapter Offices, qualification for membership, and Part V nominations. This section lists topics about nominating a member to the Council, election of Members to the Council, nomination procedure, electronic filing of nomination forms, and communication to members about nominated candidates. This section concerns the situation where more than one candidate is nominated.
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Section 5
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a heading for Part III on qualification for membership of the Governing Council.
5. 1 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) PART III QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL
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PART III
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Section 10
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a heading that lists council positions and chapter office qualifications.
10. Positions for Members of Council. Qualification for Presidential Position. Qualification for Vice Presidential Position. Qualification for Honorary Treasurer Position. Qualification for Member of Council. PART IV QUALIFICATION FOR CHAPTER OFFICES - 6 Verify source ↗
Subject to the provisions of the Act, and as
AI-assisted research summary: This provision states that the elected Council positions consist of a President, Vice President, Honorary Treasurer, and seven Council Members, subject to the Act and these Regulations.
6. Subject to the provisions of the Act, and as provided for under these Regulations, the positions for Elected Members of Council shall consist of: (a) the President; (b) the Vice President; (c) Honorary Treasurer; and (d) seven Council Members. 8 GN. No. 332 (contd.) Qualification for Presidential position Qualification for Vice Presidential Position Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) - 7 Verify source ↗
A member shall be eligible to be elected or
AI-assisted research summary: A member may be elected or appointed President of the Society only if the member meets the listed eligibility criteria.
7. A member shall be eligible to be elected or appointed as the President of the Society if that member- (a) is, at time of submission of a nomination form, an active member of the Society; the (b) has attained the required minimum number of points as required by the Continuing Legal Education Regulations in force at the time of submission of nomination form; (c) has not been convicted in any serious offence for which he has served an equivalent of custodial sentence of not less than six months; is a member in good ethical standing; and (d) (e) has been practising as an Advocate for a period of not less than ten years, and has served as a member of the Council or as an office bearer of the Society or any other position equivalent to a member of Council. - 8 Verify source ↗
A member shall be eligible to be elected or
AI-assisted research summary: A member is eligible to be elected or appointed Vice President only if several membership, conduct, experience, and service conditions are met.
8. A member shall be eligible to be elected or appointed as the Vice President of the Society if that member: (a) is, at time of submission of a nomination form, an active member of the Society; the 9 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) (b) has attained the required minimum number of points as required by the Continuing Legal Education Regulations in force at the time of submission of nomination form; (c) has not been convicted in any serious offence for which he has served an equivalent of custodial sentence of not less than six months; is of good ethical standing; and (d) (e) has been practising as an Advocate for a period of not less than seven years, and has served as a member of the Council or as an office bearer of the Society or any other position equivalent to a member of Council. Qualification for Honorary Treasurer Position - 9 Verify source ↗
A member shall be eligible to be elected or
AI-assisted research summary: A member may be eligible to be elected or appointed as Honorary Treasurer only if several qualifications are met.
9. A member shall be eligible to be elected or appointed as the Honorary Treasurer of the Society if that member: (a) the is, at time of submission of a nomination form, an active member of the Society; (b) has attained the required minimum number of points as required by the Continuing Legal Education Regulations in force at the time of submission of nomination form; (c) has not been convicted in any serious 10 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) offence for which he has served an equivalent of custodial sentence of not less than six months; is of good ethical standing; (d) (e) has been practising as an Advocate for a period of not less than five years, and has served as a member of the Council or as an office bearer of the Society or any other position equivalent to a member of Council; and (f) has academic qualifications or demonstrated experience in accounting, business finance, administration. economics or Qualification for Member of Council - 10 Verify source ↗
A member shall be eligible to be elected or
AI-assisted research summary: A member may be elected or appointed to the Society’s Council only if the member meets the listed eligibility conditions.
10. A member shall be eligible to be elected or appointed as a member of Council of the Society if that member- (a) time of submission of a is, at nomination form, an active member of the Society; the (b) has attained the required minimum number of points as required by the Continuing Legal Education Regulations in force at the time of submission of nomination form; (c) has not been convicted in any serious offence for which he has served an equivalent of custodial sentence of not less 11 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) than six months; is in good ethical standing; and (d) (e) has been practising as an Advocate for a period of not less than three years, and has served as a member of the Council or as an office bearer of the Society or any other position equivalent to a member of Council. PART IV QUALIFICATIONS FOR CHAPTER OFFICES Positions for Chapter Offices
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PART IV
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Section 12
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a heading about positions for Chapter Offices, qualification for membership, and Part V nominations.
12. Positions for Chapter Offices. Qualification for membership of the Chapter Offices. PART V NOMINATIONS
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PART V
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Section 17
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists topics about nominating a member to the Council, election of Members to the Council, nomination procedure, electronic filing of nomination forms, and communication to members about nominated candidates.
17. Right to nominate a member to the Council. Right of Members to be elected to the Council. Procedure of nomination. Electronic Filing of Nomination forms. Communication to members on the nominated candidates. PART VI PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS - 13 Verify source ↗
Any member,
AI-assisted research summary: A member in good standing may nominate themself or another Society member for election to the Council or as an officer, by sending a signed nomination form and the candidate’s signed consent to the Chief Executive Officer.
13. Any member, in good standing, may nominate oneself or nominate a member of the Society to be elected as a Member of the Council or as an officer of the Society by sending to the Chief Executive Officer a signed nomination form, together with the signed consent of the candidate as provided for in the First Schedule to these Regulations. to - 14 Verify source ↗
Section 14
AI-assisted research summary: Members of the Society with membership rights and privileges are eligible for election to any Society post.
14. Subject the provisions of these Regulations, every member of the Society who has the rights and privileges of membership shall be eligible for election to any post in the Society. Right to nominate a member to the Council Right of members to be elected to the Council Procedure of nomination - 15 Verify source ↗
The Nomination Committee shall ensure
AI-assisted research summary: The Nomination Committee must run the nomination process, including notice, deadlines, form requirements, and candidate list delivery to the Council.
15. The Nomination Committee shall ensure adherence to the following procedures: (a) issue notice to all members and to the 13 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) through widely public circulated newspapers or media advising that the to all elected nominations are open positions for the ensuing year; the notice referred to under paragraph (a) shall be issued immediately after the establishment the Nominations Committee; of (b) (c) all nominations shall be received at the Secretariat not later than three weeks from the date of releasing the notice; (e) (d) nominations shall be in writing, in a prescribed form, signed by at least five members for the Presidential Position, three members for the Vice-President position, and the Honorary Treasurer and two members for Council members and Chapter Officers; the nominations shall be accompanied by the candidate’s written consent; the nominations shall specify the position for which the candidate is contesting; the nominations for Chapter Officers shall specify Chapter for which the candidate is nominated and in each case the candidate and all the members who have signed the nomination form shall either be residing, practising, or employed in the Chapter; (h) ensure that there is sufficient number of (g) (f) 14 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) candidates nominated to fill in every elected vacant position; (j) number lapse of the provisions of the (i) may extend the deadline for receipt of the nominations but not exceeding seven days; these subject to of regulations, where nominated candidates is insufficient after the deadline for which the nominations may be the Nomination Committee shall in its own right, recommend to to nominate any additional candidate(s); the Council shall ensure gender balance while nominating candidates; prepare a list of nominated candidates for each of the elected positions and deliver this list to the Council; and the Council received, (k) (l) (m) make any other procedure as Committee may deem necessary; the Electronic filing of nomination forms - 41 Verify source ↗
The Tanganyika Law Society (Elections)
AI-assisted research summary: This section revokes the Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) Regulations, 2008.
41. The Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) Regulations, 2008 are hereby revoked. 24 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) __________ FIRST SCHEDULE ___________ (Made under regulation 13) FORM No.TLS-E.1 PART A NOMINATION FORM FOR ELECTION TO THE COUNCIL I, ……………………………………………………….., being a live member of the Society, hereby nominate ……………………………………………….. for the post of President/ Vice President/ Treasurer/ membership of the Council* for the incoming year of …………… ________________ NOMINATOR CANDIDATE ________________ Date:……………………… Date: ……………….. *Delete whichever does not apply 25 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) FORM No. TLS-E.2 PART B NOMINATION FORM FOR CHAPTER OFFICE BEARERS I, …………………………………………………………., being a live member of the Society, hereby nominate …………………………………..… to the post of Chapter Convenor/Vice Chapter Convenor/ Chapter Treasurer of the Society for the incoming year of ……………. ________________ NOMINATOR ________________ CANDIDATE Date:……………………… Date: ……………….. *Delete whichever does not apply 26 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) __________ SECOND SCHEDULE __________ (Made under regulation 24) FORM NO. TLS-E.3 PART A BALLOT FOR ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARER Serial No. ……. NAME OF CANDIDATE FOR THE POST OF PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER* at elections held on …………………….. (cite date) at ………………………. (cite locality) For PRESIDENT ……………………………………………………………… For VICE PRESIDENT ……………………………………………….………. For TREASURER ………………………………………………………..……. (No name or signature of voter should be subscribed on this ballot) 27 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) FORM NO. TLS-E.4 PART B BALLOT FOR ELECTION OF MEMBER TO COUNCIL Serial No. ….. elections held on …………………………… NAME OF CANDIDATE FOR MEMBERSHIP OF COUNCIL OF THE SOCIETY At ……………………………... (cite locality) Mr/Mrs/Ms …………………………………………………………………… (No name or signature of voter should be subscribed on this ballot) (cite date) at Dar es Salaam, 2nd December, 2016 Tanganyika Law Society CHARLES RWECHUNGURA, President Council of the 28
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PART VI
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Where more than one candidate are nominated
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the situation where more than one candidate is nominated.
18. Where more than one candidate are nominated. - 19 Verify source ↗
Where a single candidate is nominated
AI-assisted research summary: This section states the case where a single candidate is nominated.
19. Where a single candidate is nominated. - 21 Verify source ↗
Section 21
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists election-related matters and says voting by proxy is not allowed.
21. Campaign by candidates. Right of Members to Vote. 2 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) Voters List. Nomination and Election for one elected position. Voting by secret ballots. Voting by Proxy not allowed. Order of names in the ballots. Appointment to Office. Voting for Chapter Offices. Voting at the General Meeting. Counting of ballots. Rejection of ballots. Elections to be of high democratic standards. - 33 Verify source ↗
Where there is an equal number of votes
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the situation where there is an equal number of votes.
33. Where there is an equal number of votes. - 40 Verify source ↗
Section 40
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists council election-related matters, including attendance by candidates, announcement of results, swearing in of elected members, keeping records, complaints, the first post-election meeting, and members’ term of office.
40. Attendance of Proceedings by the Candidates. Announcement of the Results. Swearing in of the Elected Members of Council. Keeping Permanent Record of Election Results. Complaints on the election procedures and results. First Post election meeting of the Council. Term of Office of Council Members. - 41 Verify source ↗
Section 41
AI-assisted research summary: This section is headed “Revocation.”
41. Revocation. PART VII REVOCATION _________ SCHEDULES _________ 3 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) THE TANGANYIKA LAW SOCIETY ACT, (CAP. 307) ________ REGULATIONS _________ (Made under section 31) ___________ THE TANGANYIKA LAW SOCIETY (ELECTIONS) REGULATIONS, 2016 PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Citation - 18 Verify source ↗
The Nomination Committee shall conduct
AI-assisted research summary: The Nomination Committee must conduct an election when it is satisfied there are candidates for vacant positions.
18. The Nomination Committee shall conduct election if it is satisfied that there are candidates to vie for vacant positions. Where single candidate nominated Campaign by candidates - 19 Verify source ↗
If there is only one candidate for the
AI-assisted research summary: If there is only one candidate for office bearer, the nominated person must be elected by vote, as determined by the Nominations Committee.
19. If there is only one candidate for the position of an office bearer, the person nominated shall be elected to office by vote as it may be determined by the Nominations Committee. - 20 Verify source ↗
(1) Prior to an election conducted under
AI-assisted research summary: Candidates may campaign before the election, but campaign conduct is controlled by the Nominations Committee and staff must remain neutral.
20.-(1) Prior to an election conducted under these Regulations, candidates shall be allowed to conduct campaigns for the position they are vying for. (2) The Nominations committee shall ensure that: (a) all the candidates are provided with equal post opportunity information about their candidature on the Society’s website; campaign and to (b) the Secretariat shall be neutral throughout the elections and that a member of staff shall not take position during the campaigns; (c) candidates and their supporters do not use violence, bad language or any other conduct 16 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) that may harm the personality of other candidates; and (d) candidates are observing the time set by the Nominations Committee for campaigning. to (3) Subject the provisions of these the Nominations Committee may Regulations, disqualify any candidate who violates the provision of these Regulations. (4) The Nomination Committee, before disqualifying any candidate, shall give him the right to be heard. Right of members to vote - 21 Verify source ↗
(1) Every member of the Society has a right
AI-assisted research summary: Society members have a right to vote at the General Meeting, and members in good standing may vote in the Society’s election.
21.-(1) Every member of the Society has a right to vote at the General Meeting. (2) Every member of the Society in good standing is entitled to vote in the election of the Society. Eligibility to vote for Executive Committee members - 22 Verify source ↗
(1) The Council shall, in every year of
AI-assisted research summary: The Council must prepare a voter list every election year, members may inspect it, and errors can be reported and reviewed before the election.
22.-(1) The Council shall, in every year of election, prepare a list of members who are eligible to vote. Voters List (2) The list of voters shall be in a manner prescribed in the Roll of Advocates. (3) A member of the Society may examine the voter list at the Society office during normal office hours or on the Society’s website. (4) A member of the Society who has reason to believe that a voter list improperly includes or omits a name, or contains an error respecting the Chapter in 17 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) which a member is entitled to vote may, before the election, report the error to the Chief Executive Officer. (5) The Chief Executive Officer shall promptly investigate a report made under sub-regulation (4) and correct any error that exists. (6)A member of the Society who is not satisfied with the action taken by the Chief Executive Officer under sub-regulation (5) may apply in writing to the Nominations Committee for a review. (7) The Nominations Committee shall promptly review an application made under sub-regulation (6), and shall (a) confirm the decision of the Chief Executive Officer, or (b) order the Chief Executive Officer to correct the voter list as the Committee directs. Nomination and Election for one elected position - 23 Verify source ↗
(1) A person may be nominated, or run in an
AI-assisted research summary: A person may serve as a candidate or run in only one elected position at a time.
23.-(1) A person may be nominated, or run in an election, for only one elected position at a time. (2) Subject to sub regulation (1) if it happens that a person has been nominated in more than one elected position, then the Nomination Committee shall advise that candidate to accept one nomination. Voting by secret ballots - 24 Verify source ↗
(1) Voting
AI-assisted research summary: Voting for Council members and Chapter Officers must be by secret ballot, and the ballot papers must use the prescribed format.
24.-(1) Voting for Council members and Chapter Officers shall be by secret ballot. (2) The ballots papers shall be in the format 18 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) Voting by Proxy not allowed Order of names in the ballots Appointment to Office Voting for Chapter Officers prescribed in the Second Schedule and as amended by the Nominations Committee from time to time.
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PART I
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These Regulations may be cited as the
AI-assisted research summary: This section gives the short title of the Regulations and says they are treated as having come into operation on 1 January 2016.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) Regulations, 2016 and shall be deemed to have come into operation on 1st day of January, 2016. Interpretation - 2 Verify source ↗
In these Regulations, unless the context
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines terms used in the Regulations, including Society bodies, membership categories, and election-related expressions.
2. In these Regulations, unless the context Cap. 307 Cap. 341 otherwise requires- “Act” means the Tanganyika Law Society Act; “Advocate” shall have the meaning as defined under the Advocates Act; “Annual General Meeting” means the Annual General Meeting of the Tanganyika Law Society as provided for under the Act; “Annual Meeting of the Chapter” means the Annual Meeting of the Chapter as specified in the Tanganyika Law Society Chapter Regulations; 4 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) “annual period” means the period from the end of one Annual General Meeting of Tanganyika Law Society until the end of the next Annual General Meeting of the Tanganyika Law Society; “Chapter” means the Chapter of the Tanganyika Law Society; “Chapter Convenor” means the head of a Tanganyika Law Society Chapter; “Committee” means a Standing Committee and a Special Committee of the Tanganyika Law Society; “Council” means the Governing Council of the Tanganyika Law Society as defined under section 15 of the Act; “Executive Committee” means the President, Vice President and Honorary Treasurer; “honorary member” means any member elected as such by the Council under section 9 of the Act; “mailed ballot” means an election procedure in which the vote is conducted by way of a written ballot; “member” means a Tanganyika Law Society member in good standing; “member of Council” means those members of Council these specified in who are elected as Regulations; “office bearer” includes members of the Council, Elected or appointed Chapter Officers, elected or appointed Committee members, and the to Tanganyika Law Society representatives 5 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) various bodies; “non practising member” means any public practitioner or any other person other than an honorary member, who has applied for and has been granted membership of the Tanganyika Law Society; “past President” means a person who was a President of the Tanganyika Law Society; “practising member” means an advocate who is required by the Act to have and has a practicing certificate in force in order to practice law in Tanzania Mainland as stipulated under section 7 of the Act; “President” means the President of the Society; “Nomination Committee Chairperson” means a person who has been a member of the Society for at least ten years and is appointed by the Council to oversee the elections of the office bearers of the Society; “Society” means the Tanganyika Law Society established under section 3 of the Act; “Treasurer” means the Treasurer of the Society; and “Vice-President” means the Vice-President of the Society. 6 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) PART II NOMINATION COMMITTEE Establishment of the Nomination Committee
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PART II
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(1) The Council shall establish a committee
AI-assisted research summary: The Council must establish a Nomination Committee and appoint it within six weeks before the Annual General Meeting, unless it chooses another time.
3.-(1) The Council shall establish a committee to be known as the Nomination Committee. (2) The Council shall appoint the Nominations Committee within six weeks before the Annual General Meeting or at any other time at the discretion of the Council. Composition of the Nomination Committee of- - 4 Verify source ↗
(1) The Nomination Committee shall consist
AI-assisted research summary: The Nomination Committee must be made up of five specified members, and its Chairperson must act as Returning Officer during elections at the General Meeting.
4.-(1) The Nomination Committee shall consist (a) the Nominations Committee Chairperson who shall be a past President for a period of not less than five years; (b) a retired judge who is an active member of the Society appointed by the Council; (c) Chairperson of the Ethics Committee of the Society; (d) a member of the Society in good standing appointed by the Council; and (e) a past Chapter Convenor elected by the Chapter Convenors. (2) The Nomination Committee Chairperson shall be the Returning Officer during the elections at the General Meeting. 7 GN. No. 332 (contd.) Functions and Powers of the Nomination Committee Tanganyika Law Society (Elections)
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Chapter Convenors.
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The Nomination Committee shall have the
AI-assisted research summary: The Nomination Committee has powers to manage nominations and elections, ensure compliance with the Regulations, prepare a report, and decide objections.
5. The Nomination Committee shall have the following functions and powers: (a) to ensure there are sufficient candidates for all elective positions and such nominations, as near as possible, comply with the requirements of these Regulations regarding geographic experience, distribution, gender balance and age; that (b) to ensure that these Regulations are complied with in as far as election of officers of the Society is concerned; (c) to prepare a report on the nominations and vetting process; (d) to organize and conduct elections; and (e) to hear and determine objections on the vetting process and elections. PART III QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL Positions for Members of Council
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Chapter Offices
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The positions for elected Chapter office
AI-assisted research summary: Elected Chapter office bearers are limited to the Chapter Convenor, Vice Chapter Convenor, and Chapter Treasurer.
11. The positions for elected Chapter office bearers shall consist of: (a) Chapter Convenor; (b) Vice Chapter Convenor; and (c) Chapter Treasurer. Qualification for membership of the Chapter Offices - 12 Verify source ↗
A person shall not be eligible to be elected
AI-assisted research summary: A person may not be elected or appointed to certain Society offices unless they meet listed eligibility conditions.
12. A person shall not be eligible to be elected or appointed as a Chapter Convenor, Vice Chapter Convenor or Chapter Treasurer of the Society unless that person- (a) is, at the time of submission of a nomination form, an active member of the Society; (b) has attained the required minimum number of points as required by the Continuing Legal Education Regulations in force at the time of submission of nomination form; (c) has not been convicted in any serious 12 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) offence for which he has served an equivalent of custodial sentence of not less than six months; (d) is in good ethical standing; and (e) has been practising as an Advocate for a period of not less than five years: Provided that the Nomination Committee shall not be precluded from nominating members with less than five years of practice if it deems necessary to do so. PART V NOMINATIONS
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Chapter Officers;
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Nomination forms may be submitted by
AI-assisted research summary: Nomination forms may be sent electronically, but the original hard copy must still be delivered to the Chairperson of the Nomination Committee within 14 days after the nomination deadline ends.
16. Nomination forms may be submitted by means of electronic communication, as long as the hard copy of the original form is provided to the Chairperson of the Nomination Committee within fourteen days after the lapse of the deadline for receipt of the nominations. Communication to members on the nominated - 17 Verify source ↗
The Chairperson of
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson of the Nomination Committee must send every member the names of all candidates and the positions they are seeking.
17. The Chairperson of the Nomination Committee shall cause to be sent to every member of 15 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) candidates the Society the names of all candidates and the positions for which they are seeking election. PART VI PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION Where more than one candidate is nominated
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Chapter Officers
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Voting by Proxy shall not be allowed
AI-assisted research summary: Proxy voting is not allowed.
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The order of names on a ballot shall be in
AI-assisted research summary: Candidate names on a ballot must be arranged in alphabetical order from letter A.
26. The order of names on a ballot shall be in alphabetical order starting from letter “a” until the placing of all candidates' names on the ballot has been determined. - 27 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject
AI-assisted research summary: Each member gets one vote for each elected position, and the candidate with the most votes is elected.
27.-(1) Subject these to Regulations, each member shall have one vote for each elected position. the provision of (2) The candidate with the highest number of votes shall be elected to that office. - 28 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to the provisions of these
AI-assisted research summary: Members of each Chapter may vote for Chapter officer elections, but only eligible members on the voters’ list may vote, and each such member may cast only one vote per candidate.
28.-(1) Subject to the provisions of these Regulations, every member of each Chapter is eligible to vote for the Chapter Convenor, Vice Chapter Convenor and Chapter treasurer in their respective Chapters. (2) A member who is in the record of the Chapter and whose name is listed in the voters’ list is eligible to vote. (3) A member referred to in subsection (2) shall cast only one vote for any particular candidate. (4) A candidate with the highest number of votes for the position of Chapter Convenor, Vice in his Chapter Convenor and Chapter treasurer 19 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) Sending and Return of Ballots respective Chapter shall be elected to Chapter Convenor, Vice Chapter Convenor and Chapter Treasurer respectively.
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Chapter Convenor and Chapter
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The election of members of Council at the
AI-assisted research summary: This section sets out how Council elections at the General Meeting must be conducted, including publishing candidate descriptions, matching ballot numbers to voters, separating ballots for different positions, counting only timely ballots, and rejecting multiple ballots for one position.
29. The election of members of Council at the General Meeting shall be held in accordance with the following procedure: (a) (b) the Chief Executive Officer shall publish in the TLS website a short description of each candidate in whatever format as the Nomination Committee may prescribe from time to time; the Returning Officer or any officer designated by the Returning Officer shall ensure that the number of ballot is equal to the number of members entitled to vote as appearing in the Voters list; (c) ballots for different elective positions shall be differentiated by colours and shall be casted into different boxes or any other devices as determined by the Committee; (d) only ballots received at the General Meeting and before the closure of voting session by the Returning Officer shall be counted; (e) a member who submits more than one ballot for one elected position shall have his ballots rejected. Counting of ballots - 30 Verify source ↗
The cast ballots shall be counted
AI-assisted research summary: Ballots must be counted using the stated procedures.
30. The cast ballots shall be counted in 20 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) accordance with the following procedures: Rejection of ballots (a) for each elective position, the ballot are opened and removed from the box or any other device as determined by the Committee; (b) each voter declaration shall be read aloud and the read ballot is removed; (c) all votes are counted and recorded unless void or contained in a rejected ballot; and (d) ballots that are rejected according to these regulations are kept separate. - 31 Verify source ↗
(1) A ballot shall be rejected if it
AI-assisted research summary: A ballot must be rejected, and a vote is void, if it has voter-identifying markings, includes too many candidates, does not match the issued ballots, is late, is for a name not printed on the ballot, or is unclear.
31.-(1) A ballot shall be rejected if it- (a) contains or is enclosed in an envelope that contains a marking that identifies the voter; (b) contains votes for more candidates than the number to be elected; (c) is dissimilar to the ballots issued by the Nominations Committee; or (d) is received by the Nomination Committee after the election time. (2) A vote is void if it is- (a) casted for a candidate whose name does not appear on the ballot as printed by the Society, or (b) ambiguous or unclear as to the candidate voted for. Elections to be in accordance with the procedure - 32 Verify source ↗
The Chairperson of
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson of the Nominations Committee, or someone appointed by that Chairperson, must supervise vote counting and make sure the election is fair and follows the Regulations.
32. The Chairperson of the Nominations Committee or a person appointed by the Chairperson of 21 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) the Nominations Committee shall supervise the counting of votes and ensure that the elections are fair and conducted in accordance with the procedures stipulated in these Regulations. Where there is an equal number of votes - 33 Verify source ↗
Where in the election of any position the
AI-assisted research summary: If the top two candidates tie, the Chairperson of the Nomination Committee must call a re-run election.
33.Where in the election of any position the number of votes ties between the first two candidates, the Chairperson of the Nomination Committee shall call for election re-run: Provided that only the first two candidates shall be eligible for election re-run. Attendance of Proceedings by the Candidates - 34 Verify source ↗
A candidate shall attend
AI-assisted research summary: A candidate must attend in person, unless the election proceedings allow the Nomination Committee to excuse that appearance.
34. A candidate shall attend in person unless the election proceedings the Nomination Committee deems it necessary to exonerate a candidate from appearing in person during the election. Announcement of the Results - 35 Verify source ↗
Upon the completion of the counting of the
AI-assisted research summary: After the ballots are counted, the Chairperson of the Nominations Committee must announce the results.
35. Upon the completion of the counting of the ballots the Chairperson of the Nominations Committee shall announce the results. Swearing in of the Elected Members of Council - 36 Verify source ↗
(1) The elected members of Council and
AI-assisted research summary: Elected Council members and Chapter officers must be sworn in at the General Meeting right after election, and they take office only after the Annual General Meeting ends.
36.-(1) The elected members of Council and Chapter officers shall be sworn in at the General Meeting immediately after the election by the most Senior Counsel present at the General Meeting. (2) The persons elected under sub-regulation (1) shall take office after the completion of the Annual General Meeting. Keeping
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Chapter officers shall be sworn in at the General
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(1) The Nominations Committee shall
AI-assisted research summary: The Nominations Committee must keep and report each candidate’s vote total in the next annual report, and that information is public.
37.-(1) The Nominations Committee shall 22 GN. No. 332 (contd.) permanent record of election results Complaints on the election procedures and results Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) ensure that the number of votes received by each candidate are kept and reported in the next annual report. (2) The information referred to in sub regulation (1) shall be public information. - 38 Verify source ↗
(1) A candidate who complains about the
AI-assisted research summary: A complaining candidate may ask the Nominations Committee to review the election before results are announced, and the Committee must review and decide the complaint quickly.
38.-(1) A candidate who complains about the election process may apply the Nominations Committee for a review of the election immediately after the election and before the results are announced. (2) An application under sub regulation (1) may to be made orally or in writing. (3) On an application under sub regulation (1), the Nominations Committee shall promptly review the election in that particular position and determine the complaint immediately before the next stage of the election process. (4) On determination of the application, the Nomination Committee shall either: (a) dismiss the application where it is not (b) meritorious; or rescind the election process and start that particular process afresh. (5) The decision of the Nominations Committee under sub regulation (4) is final. First post election meeting of Council - 39 Verify source ↗
Within thirty days of being elected, the
AI-assisted research summary: Within 30 days of being elected, the President must convene a Council meeting, and the Council must appoint members to all standing committees at that meeting.
39. Within thirty days of being elected, the President shall convene a meeting of the Council at which meeting, in addition to any other business 23 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. No. 332 (contd.) properly before it, the Council shall appoint members to all standing committees. Term of Office of President, Vice President and Treasurer - 40 Verify source ↗
A member elected as the President, Vice
AI-assisted research summary: Members elected as the President, Vice President, or Treasurer may not serve more than two terms in those positions.
40. A member elected as the President, Vice President, and the Treasurer shall not be eligible to serve for more than two terms in their respective positions. PART V REVOCATION Revocation G.N. No. 286 of 2008
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THE TANGANYIKA LAW SOCIETY (ELECTIONS) REGULATIONS, 2016
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