ensure that all eligible citizens have an opportunity to cast a vote and must facilitate voting by persons with disabilities or special needs57. 12.2. The Constitution provides for access to the public service by citizens by placing an obligation on the State, public administration in all tiers of government including, institutions and agencies of the State and Government controlled entities and other public enterprises to provide impartial, fair and equitable service within a reasonable period of time in a transparent manner58. 12.3. The Electoral Act Constitution. 59 gives effect to Sections 67 and 155 of the Administrative Measures 12.4. All Zimbabweans participated in the Constitutional making process spearheaded by the Parliamentary Select Committee (COPAC) which started in 2009 and the subsequent referendum of 2013. These processes resulted in the adoption of the Constitution in May 2013. The people of Zimbabwe also participated freely in the harmonised elections. 12.5. The Government has created an enabling environment for citizen participation through organisations such as Resident’s Associations to operate. Out of ninety-one (91) Local Authorities, there are twenty (20) Resident’s Associations throughout the country. Through these associations residents of the different cities are able to participate and contribute to the affairs of their cities. 12.6. The Government consults citizens before the adoption of important laws and policies which have got widespread impact on public affairs or livelihoods. For example, the Government has established the Inter-Ministerial Taskforce (IMT) on alignment of laws to consult stakeholders before adoption of views; Parliament 57 Section 155 of the Constitution 58 Section 194 of the Constitution 59 [Chapter 2:13] Page | 32