C.
ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES
326.
As earlier reported, Government is undertaking a review of the
Constitution and the entire electoral system.
In 2003 Government
appointed the CRCO and the ERTC respectively.
327.
The ERTC has been tasked to analyse and make recommendations on the
legal framework of the electoral process in the country; examine
legislation that impacts on the electoral process such as the Public Order
Act and media laws in relation to elections; and examine the electoral
code of conduct in order to recommend necessary modifications that will
establish suitable and efficacious electoral rules.
328.
CRCO and ERTC are composed of independent and broad representation
which includes members from Government, CSOs, including churches,
media, local authorities, legal practitioners, law enforcement agencies and
the Electoral Commission of Zambia.
Rules and Regulations Governing Equal Access to Public Service in
the Country
329.
Generally all persons in Zambia are eligible to apply for employment as
long as they meet the qualification criteria for the stated job. Vacancies
are usually advertised through electronic and print media.
330.
The Service Commissions Act Chapter 259 provides for the functions and
powers of the Judicial Service Commission, Public Service Commission,
Teaching Service Commission and Police and Prisons Service Commission,
which employ persons to public service.
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