The Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) Regulation, 2020
This section is an interpretation section for Part II on the Electoral Committee.
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This section is an interpretation section for Part II on the Electoral Committee. This section is titled “Establishment of Electoral Committee.” Section heading for the Electoral Committee’s functions and powers. This section is titled “Position for Chapter Zone Office bearers.” This section is titled “Position for AYL Office bearers.”
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Interpretation
AI-assisted research summary: This section is an interpretation section for Part II on the Electoral Committee.
2. Interpretation. PART II ELECTORAL COMMITTEE
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PART II
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Establishment of Electoral Committee
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Establishment of Electoral Committee.”
3. Establishment of Electoral Committee. - 5 Verify source ↗
Functions and powers of Electoral Committee
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading for the Electoral Committee’s functions and powers.
5. Functions and powers of Electoral Committee. PART III QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SOCIETY OFFICE BEARERS - 3 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be established an Electoral
AI-assisted research summary: The Council of the Tanganyika Law Society must establish an Electoral Committee and appoint its members.
3.-(1) There shall be established an Electoral Committee by the Council of the Tanganyika Law Society. (2) The Council shall appoint members of the Electoral Committee within six weeks before the General Meeting or at any other time as may be determined by the Council. Composition of Electoral Committee - 4 Verify source ↗
(1) The Electoral Committee shall consist of
AI-assisted research summary: The Electoral Committee is made up of specified officeholders and members, and the Chairperson normally serves as Returning Officer for Society General Elections.
4.-(1) The Electoral Committee shall consist of- (a) the Chairperson who shall be a member in good standing and a past President who is not contesting for any post and who has been in practice for ten years or more; (b) the Vice Chairperson who is a retired judge and a member of the Society in good standing; (c) the Chairperson of the Ethics Committee of the Society; (d) a senior member of the Society in good standing, who has been in practice for twenty years or more; and (e) a past Chapter Convener who is a member in good standing. (2) The Chairperson of the Electoral Committee shall be the Returning Officer in the Society General Elections. (3) In the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson shall be the Returning Officer. (4) In the absence of both the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, the most senior member of the Committee shall act as the Returning Officer. (5) The Council may appoint Assistant Returning Officers for purposes of the Society General Elections. Functions and powers of Electoral Committee - 5 Verify source ↗
The Electoral Committee shall have
AI-assisted research summary: The Electoral Committee has powers to vet candidates, prepare reports, run elections, hear objections, and make recommendations.
5. The Electoral Committee shall have the following powers and functions: (a) to ensure that qualified candidates for all 7 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) positions comply with all elective requirements of these Regulations regarding experience, geographic distribution, gender balance, and age by considering the best interest of the Society; (b) to prepare a report on the nominations and vetting process; (c) to organise and conduct elections by supervising and overseeing Society elections including Society General elections, Chapter Zone elections, Chapter elections and AYL elections with assistance of the Assistant Returning Officers, TLS staff responsible for elections, Chapter conveners and Chapter Coordinator; (d) to hear and determine objections on the vetting, election process, and election results; and (e) to prepare a report on Society General Elections and give recommendations on the Elections. Position for members of Council Position for Chapter Zone Office bearers
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PART III
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Position for Chapter Zone Office bearers
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Position for Chapter Zone Office bearers.”
7. Position for Chapter Zone Office bearers. - 9 Verify source ↗
Position for AYL Office bearers
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Position for AYL Office bearers.”
9. Position for AYL Office bearers. 1 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) - 10 Verify source ↗
Qualifications for President position
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Qualifications for President position.”
10. Qualifications for President position. - 11 Verify source ↗
Qualifications for Vice President position
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a heading for the qualifications for the Vice President position.
11. Qualifications for Vice President position. - 12 Verify source ↗
Qualifications for Honorary Treasurer position
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about the qualifications for the Honorary Treasurer position.
12. Qualifications for Honorary Treasurer position. - 14 Verify source ↗
Qualifications for representative of AYL in Council
AI-assisted research summary: Section title: Qualifications for representative of AYL in Council.
14. Qualifications for representative of AYL in Council. - 15 Verify source ↗
Qualifications for Chapter Zone office bearers
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns qualifications for Chapter Zone office bearers.
15. Qualifications for Chapter Zone office bearers. - 16 Verify source ↗
Qualifications for Chapter office bearers
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the qualifications for Chapter office bearers.
16. Qualifications for Chapter office bearers. - 17 Verify source ↗
Qualifications for AYL office bearers
AI-assisted research summary: 17. Qualifications for AYL office bearers.
17. Qualifications for AYL office bearers. - 18 Verify source ↗
Qualifications for other positions
AI-assisted research summary: Section 18 is titled “Qualifications for other positions” and appears under Part IV, Nominations.
18. Qualifications for other positions. PART IV NOMINATIONS
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PART IV
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Electronic filing of Nomination Form
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the electronic filing of a Nomination Form.
22. Electronic filing of Nomination Form. - 23 Verify source ↗
Submission of Nomination Form to Committee by Secretariat
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns submission of a nomination form to the Committee by the Secretariat.
23. Submission of Nomination Form to Committee by Secretariat. - 24 Verify source ↗
Committee to publish names of nominees
AI-assisted research summary: The Committee must publish the names of nominees.
24. Committee to publish names of nominees. - 26 Verify source ↗
Committee to publish names of qualified candidates
AI-assisted research summary: The Committee must publish the names of qualified candidates.
26. Committee to publish names of qualified candidates. - 27 Verify source ↗
Objections and appeal against vetting process
AI-assisted research summary: Section 27 concerns objections and appeals against the vetting process.
27. Objections and appeal against vetting process. PART V PROCEDURE OF ELECTIONS - 19 Verify source ↗
Any member in good standing may nominate
AI-assisted research summary: A member in good standing may nominate themselves, or another Society member for election as an office bearer, by submitting the required nomination form to the Society Secretariat.
19. Any member in good standing may nominate the him or herself where qualifications criteria set out in these Regulations or nominate a member of the Society to be elected as office bearer of the Society by submitting to the Society Secretariat a nomination form, as provided in the Schedule to these Regulations. - 20 Verify source ↗
Subject to the provisions of these Regulations,
AI-assisted research summary: Members of the Society with the rights and privileges of membership are eligible for election to any Society post, subject to these Regulations.
20. Subject to 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 in accordance with these Regulations. - 21 Verify source ↗
The Electoral Committee
AI-assisted research summary: The Electoral Committee must run the nomination process, give public notice, enforce filing rules and deadlines, and prepare candidate lists for the Council.
21. The Electoral Committee shall ensure adherence to the following procedures: (a) to issue notice to all members and the public through widely circulating newspapers or media that the nominations are open to all elected positions for the ensuing year; (b) the notice referred to under paragraph (a) shall be issued two months before the date of the elections; (c) all nominations shall be submitted to the Society Secretariat not later than three weeks from the date of the notice; (d) nominations shall be in writing as prescribed in the Schedule to these Regulations, signed by the nominator and nominee and seconded by at least five members for the President, Vice 18 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) lawyers representative President, Honorary Treasurer; Zonal leader and Young the Council; three members for Chapter Zone, Chapter and AYL office bearers and three members for other posts; in (f) (e) in case the nominator has nominated himself or herself, the form shall be signed by him or her and seconded by at least five members for the President, Vice President, Honorary Treasurer, Zonal lawyers’ representative in the Council, three members for Chapter Zone, Chapter and AYL office bearers and three members for other posts; the nominations shall specify the position for which the candidate is contesting; and Young leader (g) nominations for a Chapter Zone Office bearer shall specify the Chapter Zone for which the candidate is nominated and in each case, the candidate and all members who have signed the nomination form shall be members registered in any Chapter within the respective Zone; (h) nomination for Chapter office bearer shall specify the Chapter for which the candidate is nominated and in each case, the candidate and all members who have signed the nomination form shall be members registered in the respective Chapter; (i) ensure that there is a sufficient number of candidates nominated to run for every electable vacant position; (j) may extend the deadline for receipt of the nominations but such extension shall not exceed seven days; (k) where the number of nominated candidates is insufficient after the lapse of the deadline for the which nominations may be received, Electoral Committee shall seek authorization from the Council to nominate any additional candidate; 19 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) (l) gender balance nominating candidates and taking into account the best interest of the Society; while (m) preparing a list of nominated candidates for each elected positions and delivering the list to the Council; and (n) making any other procedure as the Committee may deem necessary for the best interest of the Society. Electronic filing of nomination form
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PART V
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Member to be elected in one elected position
AI-assisted research summary: A member is to be elected in one elected position.
32. Member to be elected in one elected position. - 33 Verify source ↗
Voting by secret ballot or electronically
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns voting by secret ballot or electronically.
33. Voting by secret ballot or electronically. - 35 Verify source ↗
Procedure for elections of Society office bearers
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the procedure for elections of Society office bearers.
35. Procedure for elections of Society office bearers. - 37 Verify source ↗
Conditions and guidelines for agents
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Conditions and guidelines for agents.”
37. Conditions and guidelines for agents. - 41 Verify source ↗
Where there is equal number of votes
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Where there is equal number of votes.”
41. Where there is equal number of votes. 2 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) - 42 Verify source ↗
Attendance of elections proceedings in person
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about attendance of elections proceedings in person.
42. Attendance of elections proceedings in person. - 44 Verify source ↗
Announcement of the Society General Elections results
AI-assisted research summary: This section announces the results of the Society General Elections.
44. Announcement of the Society General Elections results. - 47 Verify source ↗
Complaints on elections process and results
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns complaints about the elections process and election results.
47. Complaints on elections process and results. - 48 Verify source ↗
First Council meeting to appoint Standing Committees
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the first Council meeting for appointing Standing Committees.
48. First Council meeting to appoint Standing Committees. - 51 Verify source ↗
Revocation of GN NO. 116 of 2018
AI-assisted research summary: This section revokes GN No. 116 of 2018.
51. Revocation of GN NO. 116 of 2018. __________ SCHEDULE __________ 3 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) THE TANGANYIKA LAW SOCIETY ACT, (CAP. 307) _______ REGULATIONS ________ (Made under section 31) ________ THE TANGANYIKA LAW SOCIETY (ELECTIONS) REGULATIONS, 2020 PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Citation - 28 Verify source ↗
The Electoral Committee shall conduct an
AI-assisted research summary: The Electoral Committee must conduct an election when it is satisfied that there are candidates for vacant positions.
28. The Electoral Committee shall conduct an election where it is satisfied that there are candidates to vie for vacant positions. Campaign by candidates - 29 Verify source ↗
(1) Prior to an election conducted under these
AI-assisted research summary: Candidates may campaign before the election, but they and their supporters must not act like members of a registered political party during campaign time or on election day.
29.-(1) Prior to an election conducted under these Regulations, candidates shall be allowed to conduct campaigns for the position they are vying for. (2) Subject to these regulations, candidates and their supporters shall not, during campaign and on election day, conduct themselves as members of any registered political party. (3) The Electoral Committee shall ensure that: (a) campaigning time is announced according to the timing schedule planned by the Electoral Committee; their candidature on (b) all candidates are provided with equal opportunity to campaign and post information the Society’s about website and other communication platform of the Society; (c) the Secretariat the is neutral elections and any member of the staff does not take sides during the campaigns; throughout (d) candidates and their supporters do not conduct themselves in a manner contrary to the code of 21 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) conduct governing advocates and the legal profession generally including use of violence, bad language or any other conduct that may harm their own standing or personality of other candidates; and (e) candidates observe the schedule set by the Committee for campaigning. (3) Subject to the provisions of these Regulations, the Electoral Committee may disqualify any candidate who violates the provisions of these Regulations. (4) Final campaigning shall be conducted on the day preceding the elections: Provided the Committee may decide otherwise on the deadline for the final campaigning depending on the circumstances. that, Right to vote and be voted (5) The Electoral Committee shall, before disqualifying any candidate, give such candidate the right to be heard. (6) The decision of the Committee to disqualify a candidate shall be final. - 30 Verify source ↗
(1) Every member of the Society in good
AI-assisted research summary: Members in specified categories have voting rights in Society and chapter elections; qualified members may also be voted in the election.
30.-(1) Every member of the Society in good standing has a right to vote for the President, Vice President, and Honorary Treasurer during the Society General Elections conducted at the General Meeting of the Society. (2) Every member of the Society residing in any Chapter within a respective Chapter Zone has a right to vote for office bearers of the said Chapter zone during the Society General Election conducted at the Chapter Zone Annual Meeting. (3) Every member of the Society registered in a respective Chapter has a right to vote for office bearers of the said Chapter during the Society General Election conducted at the Chapter Annual Meeting. (4) Every member of the Association of Young Lawyers has a right to vote for the office bearers of the AYL during the Society General Elections conducted at the Annual Meeting of the AYL. (5) Every member of the Society in good standing 22 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) Voters list who has been vetted and qualified for elections shall be entitled to be voted in the election.
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PART I
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These Regulations may be cited as
AI-assisted research summary: This section states the short title of the Regulations.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) Regulations, 2020. Interpretation Cap 307 these Regulations, unless - 2
AI-assisted research summary: This provision defines key terms used in the elections regulations.
2. In otherwise requires- “Act” means the Tanganyika Law Society Act; “Annual General Meeting” or “AGM” means the Annual General Meeting of the Society as provided for under the Act; the context “Annual Meeting of the Chapter” means the Annual Meeting of members of the Chapter as provided under the Tanganyika Law Society (Chapter and Chapter Zone) Regulations; “Annual Meeting of the Chapter Zone” means the Annual Meeting of members of the Chapter Zone as provided under the Tanganyika Law Society (Chapter and Chapter Zone) Regulations; “Annual Meeting of the Association of the Young Lawyers’ means the Annual Meeting of the young lawyers of the Society as provided under the Tanganyika Law Society (Association of Young Lawyers) Regulations; “annual period” means the period as provided for under the Act; 4 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) “Assistant Returning Officer” means an officer assisting the Returning Officer to supervise the elections process of the Society, Chapter Zone, Chapter or AYL as the case may be; “Association of Young Lawyers” or “AYL” means an Association of young lawyers as provided for under the Act; “AYL Chairperson” means the head of the AYL who is a member of the Council of the Society as provided under the Act; “AYL Executive Committee” means the Committee as provided under the Tanganyika Law Society (Association of Young Lawyers) Regulations; “ballot” means an election procedure in which the vote is conducted by way of a written ballot or electronic; “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Electoral Committee; “Chapter” means a Chapter established by the Society as per the Act; “Chapter Zone” means a Chapter Zone as established by the Society as per the Act; “Chapter Convener” means the head of a Tanganyika Law Society Chapter; “Chapter Executive Committee” means the Committee as provided under the Tanganyika Law Society (Chapter and Chapter Zone) Regulations; “Committee” means the Electoral Committee of the Society; “Council” means the Council of the Society as provided for under the Act; “Executive Director” means an employee of the Society who is the head of the Secretariat; “General Meeting of the Society” means the Meeting of all members of the Society as provided for under the Act; “Honorary member” means any member elected as such by the Council under the Act; “member” means a member of the Society in good standing; “member in good standing” means a member who has 5 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) renewed membership by complying with requisite conditions for renewal of membership of a particular year and who has not been suspended on any disciplinary matter; “non-practicing member” means a member other than an honorary member, who has applied for and has been granted membership of the Society; “Office bearer” includes members of the Council; members of the Chapter Executive Committee, elected and appointed Chapter leaders and Chapters’ AGM representatives; members of the leader, AYL Executive Committee; Zonal members of Zonal Executive Committee and Chapter Zones’ AGM representatives; elected and appointed Committees’ members; National Ethics Chairperson, Trustees of the DATF and Wakili Trust; Directors of the TIAC Board and the Society’s representatives in various bodies; “practising member” means an advocate who has a practising certificate as stipulated under the Act; “President” means the President of the Society; “Returning Officer” means an officer presiding over the elections process of the Society, Chapter Zone, Chapter or AYL as the case may be; “Society” means the Tanganyika Law Society established under the Act; “Treasurer” means the Treasurer of the Society; “Vice-President” means the Vice-President of the Society; “years of practice” means the period during which an advocate is in practice as a private or public practitioner, or a judicial officer from the date of admission on the Roll of Advocates;; “young lawyer” means a member of the Society as provided for under the Tanganyika Law Society (Association of the Young Lawyers) Regulations; “Zonal Executive Committee” means the Committee as established under the Tanganyika Law Society (Chapter and Chapter Zone) Regulations; and “Zonal leader” means the head of the Chapter Zone who is a Council member of the Society. 6 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) PART II ELECTORAL COMMITTEE Establishment of Electoral Committee
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(1) Subject to the provisions of the Act and
AI-assisted research summary: The elected members of the Council must include the President, Vice President, Honorary Treasurer, and eight council members, with the eight council members including seven zonal leaders and the Chairperson of the Association of Young Lawyers.
6.-(1) Subject to the provisions of the Act and these Regulations, the positions for elected members of the Council shall consist of: (a) the President; (b) the Vice President; (c) the Honorary Treasurer; and (d) the eight council members. (2) The eight council members shall include: (a) seven zonal leaders; and (b) the Chairperson of the Association of Young Lawyers. - 7 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to the provisions of the Act and
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists the elected Chapter Zone office bearer positions and the make-up of the Zonal Executive Committee.
7.-(1) Subject to the provisions of the Act and these Regulations, the positions for elected Chapter Zone office bearers shall consist of- (a) the Zonal leader; (b) the Zonal Executive Committee members; and (c) two Chapter Zone AGM representatives. (2) Zonal Executive Committee members shall 8 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) consist of: (a) The Zonal leader who shall be the Chairperson; (b) all Chapter conveners in the Chapter Zone; (c) one senior member representative in the Chapter Zone; (d) one young lawyer representative in the Chapter Zone who is a member of the AYL Executive Committee; (e) one female member representative in the Position for Chapter office bearers Chapter Zone; and (f) one member with disability representative in the Chapter Zone, if any.
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Chapter Zone; and
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(1) Subject to the provisions of the Act and
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists the Chapter offices and explains how the Chapter Executive Committee and AGM representatives are made up.
8.-(1) Subject to the provisions of the Act and these Regulations, the positions for elected Chapter office bearers shall consist of- (a) the Chapter Convener; (b) the Vice Chapter Convener; (c) the Chapter Treasurer; (d) the Chapter Executive Committee members; and (e) four Chapter representatives at the AGM. (2) Chapter Executive Committee members shall consist of (a) the Chapter Convener who shall be the Chairperson; (b) Vice Chapter Convener; (c) Chapter Treasurer; (d) Chairperson of the Chapter Ethics Committee; (e) Chairperson of the Chapter Pro bono Committee; (f) Chairperson of the Chapter Continuing Legal Education Committee; (g) Chairperson of Committee; and the Members’ Welfare (h) one member appointed from amongst members of the Chapters. (3) Chapter representatives at the AGM shall be elected from the following groups: (a) young lawyers; 9 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) (b) female lawyers; (c) senior lawyers; and (d) members with disability. Position for AYL office bearers Qualifications for President Position - 9 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to the provisions of the Act and
AI-assisted research summary: This provision sets who makes up the Association of Young Lawyers office bearers and the AYL Executive Committee.
9.-(1) Subject to the provisions of the Act and these Regulations, the elected the positions Association of Young Lawyers office bearers shall consist of- for (a) a representative of the AYL in the Council who is the Chairperson of the AYL Executive Committee; and (b) members of the AYL Executive Committee. (2) Members of the AYL Executive Committee shall consist of: (a) the Chairperson; (b) the Vice Chairperson; (c) the Secretary; and (d) a young lawyer representative from each chapter zone, who is a member of the Zonal Executive Committee.
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A member shall be eligible for nomination or
AI-assisted research summary: A member may be nominated or elected as President only if they meet specified eligibility conditions.
10. A member shall be eligible for nomination or election as the President of the Society if that member: at (a) at the time of submission of a nomination form, is a member in good standing of the Society; the (b) has attained the required minimum number of points as required by the Continuing Legal time of Education Regulations submission of nomination form; (c) is of good moral and ethical standing; (d) is of sound mind; (e) is not a public servant, a Member of Parliament, a ward councilor or holding a leadership position in a registered political party; and (f) 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 he is serving or has served in a senior position in any other 10 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) organisation in the legal profession. Qualifications for Vice President position Honorary Qualifications for Treasurer Position - 11 Verify source ↗
A member shall be eligible for nomination or
AI-assisted research summary: A member is eligible to be nominated or elected as Vice President only if the listed qualification conditions are met.
11. A member shall be eligible for nomination or election as the Vice President of the Society if that member: at (a) at the time of submission of a nomination form, is a member in good standing of the Society; the (b) has attained the required minimum number of points as required by the Continuing Legal Education Regulations time of submission of nomination form; (c) is of good moral and ethical standing; (d) is of sound mind; (e) is not a public servant, a Member of Parliament, a ward councilor or holding a leadership position in a registered political party; and (f) 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 he is serving or has served in a senior position in any other organisation in the legal profession. - 12 Verify source ↗
(1) A member shall be eligible for nomination
AI-assisted research summary: A member may be nominated or elected as the Society’s Honorary Treasurer only if several eligibility conditions are met.
12.-(1) A member shall be eligible for nomination or election as the Honorary Treasurer of the Society if that member- (a) at the time of submission of a nomination form, is a member in good standing of the Society ; the (b) has attained the required minimum number of points as required by the Continuing Legal time of Education Regulations submission of nomination form; (c) is of good moral and ethical standing; (d) is of sound mind; (e) is not a public servant, a Member of Parliament, a ward councilor or holding a leadership position in a registered political party; and at 11 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) (f) has experience in financial management for a period of not less than five years. (2) Possession of a certificate of practice as a certified public accountant or CPA shall be an added advantage. Qualifications for zonal leader position - 13 Verify source ↗
(1) A member shall be eligible for nomination
AI-assisted research summary: A member may be nominated or elected as zonal leader only if they meet the listed qualifications; if no one in a Zone meets the advocacy-service requirement, the Electoral Committee may issue directions.
13.-(1) A member shall be eligible for nomination or election as the zonal leader of the Society if that member: (a) at the time of submission of a nomination form, is a member in good standing of the Society ; (b) has been registered in any Chapter within a respective Chapter Zone; at the (c) has attained the required minimum number of points as required by the Continuing Legal Education Regulations time of submission of nomination form; (d) is of good moral and ethical standing; (e) is of sound mind; (f) is not a public servant, a Member of Parliament, a ward councilor or holding a leadership position in a registered political party; and (g) has been practising as an advocate for a period of not less than seven years and has served in any committee or leadership position of the Society or has served in a senior position in any other organization in the legal profession; . (2) Notwithstanding of subregulation (1), where a Zone does not have a candidate who meets the qualifications specified in subregulation (1)(g) the Electoral Committee may give directions as it deems proper. provisions the Qualifications for Representative of AYL Council in - 14 Verify source ↗
A member shall be eligible for nomination or
AI-assisted research summary: A member may be nominated or elected as the Association of Young Lawyers’ representative in the Council only if the member meets specified eligibility conditions.
14. A member shall be eligible for nomination or election as the representative of the Association of Young Lawyers in the Council if that member: 12 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) (a) at the time of submission of the nomination form, is a member in good standing of the Association of Young Lawyers; (b) has thirty five years of age or below or has been practising for not less than two years but not more than five years; the (c) has attained the required minimum number of points as required by the Continuing Legal Education Regulations time of submission of nomination form; (d) is of good moral and ethical standing; (e) is of sound mind; and (f) is not a public servant, a Member of Parliament, a ward councilor or holding a leadership position in a registered political party. at Qualifications for Chapter Zone office bearers - 15 Verify source ↗
(1) A member shall be eligible for nomination
AI-assisted research summary: A member may be nominated or elected only if they meet the listed eligibility criteria for the relevant office.
15.-(1) A member shall be eligible for nomination the Zonal Executive or election as a member of Committee other than Zonal leader and Chapter Convener if that member: (a) at the time of submission of a nomination form, is a member in good standing of the Society; (b) has been registered in any Chapter within a respective Chapter Zone; at (c) has attained the required minimum number of points as required by the Continuing Legal Education Regulations time of the submission of the nomination form; (d) is of good moral and ethical standing; (e) is of sound mind; (f) is not a public servant, a Member of Parliament, a ward councilor or holding a leadership position in a registered political party; (g) has served in any Committee or leadership position of the Society or serving in a senior position in any other organisation in the legal profession; 13 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) (h) in the case of senior member representative, is a member who has practised for not less than ten years; (i) for female member representative, is a female (j) lawyer; in the case of young lawyers representative, has thirty-five years of age or below or has been practising for a period of not less than two years but not more than five years; and (k) in the case of member with disability, is a member with disability recognised by the on members with Society Committee disability. (2) the Notwithstanding of subregulation (1), where a Chapter Zone does not have a senior member, young lawyer, female member or member with disability with the qualifications mentioned under subregulation (1)(h)(i)(j) and (k), the Electoral Committee may give directions as it deems proper. provisions (3) A member shall be eligible for nomination or election as the AGM representative from the Chapter Zone if that member: (a) at the time of submission of a nomination form, is a member in good standing of the Society ; (b) has been registered in any Chapter within the respective Chapter Zone; at the (c) has attained the required minimum number of points as required by the Continuing Legal time of Education Regulations submission of nomination form; (d) is of good moral and ethical standing; (e) is of sound mind; (f) is not a public servant, a Member of Parliament, a ward councilor or holding a leadership position in a registered political party; and (g) has been practising as an advocate for a period of not less than five years. 14 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) Qualifications for Chapter office bearers - 16 Verify source ↗
A member shall be eligible for nomination or
AI-assisted research summary: A member may be nominated or elected to certain Chapter offices only if the member meets the listed eligibility conditions.
16. A member shall be eligible for nomination or election as the Chapter Convener, Vice Chapter Convener, Chapter Treasurer or other member of the Chapter Executive Committee if that member: (a) at the time of submission of a nomination form, is a member in good standing of the Society; (b) has a place of business and has been registered in the respective Chapter; at the (c) has attained the required minimum number of points as required by the Continuing Legal time of Education Regulations submission of nomination form; (d) is of good moral and ethical standing; (e) is of sound mind; (f) is not a public servant, a Member of Parliament, a ward councilor or holding a leadership position in a registered political party; and (g) has been practising as an advocate for a period of not less than five years and he is serving or has served in a senior position in any other organisation in the legal profession. (h) for Chapter Treasurer, has demonstrated experience in financial management. the (2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1)(g), Committee shall not be precluded from nominating members with less than five years of practise but not less than three years if it deems necessary to do so. (3) A member shall be eligible for nomination or election as a Chapter Representative at the AGM if that member: (a) at the time of submission of a nomination form, is a member in good standing of the Society ; (b) has been registered in the respective Chapter provided that such member has not been registered in more than one Chapter; (c) has attained the required minimum number of points as required by the Continuing Legal 15 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) time of at Education Regulations submission of nomination form; (d) is of good moral and ethical standing; (e) is of sound mind; (f) the is not a public servant, a Member of Parliament, a ward councilor or holding a leadership position in a registered political party; (g) fin the case of senior member representative, is a member who has practised for ten years or above; (h) in the case of a female member representative, (i) (j) is a female lawyer; in the case of young lawyers representative, has thirty five years of age or below or has been practising for a period of not less than two years but not exceeding five years; and in the case of a member with disability, is a member with disability recognised by the Society Committee on members with disability. (4) In the event that the Chapter has no senior member, young lawyer, female member or member with the qualifications mentioned under disability with subregulation (3)(g), (h), (i) and (j), the Electoral Committee shall have discretion to decide on the way forward.
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Chapter Treasurer or other member of the Chapter
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A member shall be eligible for nomination or
AI-assisted research summary: A member may be nominated or elected to the Association of Young Lawyers Executive Committee only if the member meets the listed eligibility conditions.
17. A member shall be eligible for nomination or election as a member of the Association of Young Lawyers Executive Committee if that member: (a) at the time of submission of a nomination form, is a member in good standing of the Association of Young Lawyers ; (b) has thirty five years of age or below or has been practising for a period of not less than two years but not exceeding five years; (c) has attained the required minimum number of points as prescribed by the Continuing Legal time of Education Regulations the at 16 Qualifications for AYL office bearers GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) submission of nomination form; (d) is of good moral and ethical standing; (e) is of sound mind; and (f) is not a public servant, a Member of Parliament, a ward councilor or holding a leadership position in a registered political party. Qualifications for positions other - 18 Verify source ↗
(1) A member shall be eligible for nomination
AI-assisted research summary: A member may be nominated or elected to certain Society offices only if specific eligibility conditions are met.
18.-(1) A member shall be eligible for nomination or election as the National Chairperson of the Ethics Committee, Society representative the Advocates Committee, Society representatives in the Council for Legal Education, Trustees of the DATF, Trustees of the Wakili Trust, or Director of the TIAC Board if that member: in (a) at the time of submission of a nomination form, is a member in good standing of the Society; the (b) has attained the required minimum number of points as required by the Continuing Legal Education Regulations time of submission of nomination form; (c) is of good moral and ethical standing; (d) is of sound mind; (e) is not a public servant, a Member of Parliament, a ward councilor or holding a leadership position in a registered political party; and (f) has been practising as an advocate for a period at of not less than ten years. (2) The Society representatives in the Council for Legal Education shall be two in number and shall hold the office for three years and shall be eligible for re-election for one further term. (3) The National Chairperson of the Ethics Committee shall hold office for three years and shall be eligible for re-election for one further term. (4) The Society representatives in the Advocates Committee shall be nominated by the Council as provided under the Act and shall hold office for three years and 17 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) Right of nomination Right of members to be elected Procedure for nominations shall be eligible for re-election for one further term. (5) The Committee shall have power to call for nomination, set qualifications and conduct elections of any other position in the Society or affiliate institution or organisation that is not specifically provided for in these Regulations. PART IV NOMINATIONS such member meets
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Chapter and AYL office bearers and three
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Nomination forms may be submitted by means
AI-assisted research summary: Nomination forms may be sent electronically, but the original hard copy must be delivered to the Chairperson and the Secretariat within 14 days after the nomination deadline passes.
22. Nomination forms may be submitted by means of electronic communication provided that the hard copy of the original form is delivered to the Chairperson and the Secretariat within fourteen days after the lapse of the deadline for receipt of the nominations. Submission of nomination forms to Committee by Secretariat Committee to publish names of nominees - 23 Verify source ↗
All nomination
AI-assisted research summary: Nominations must be submitted to the Committee within 3 days after the nomination deadline ends.
23. All nomination the Secretariat shall be submitted to the Committee within three days after the lapse of the deadline for receiving nominations. received by forms - 24 Verify source ↗
The Chairperson of the Electoral Committee
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson of the Electoral Committee must send every Society member the names of all nominated members and the positions they were nominated for.
24. The Chairperson of the Electoral Committee shall cause to be sent to every member of the Society the names of all members who have been nominated and the positions for which they are nominated. Vetting process - 25 Verify source ↗
The Electoral Committee shall conduct a
AI-assisted research summary: The Electoral Committee must vet nominated members to determine eligibility and publish the names of qualified candidates.
25. The Electoral Committee shall conduct a vetting process to determine eligibility of members nominated in all the positions. Committee to publish names of qualified candidates - 26 Verify source ↗
The Chairperson of the Electoral Committee
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson of the Electoral Committee must send every Society member the names of all eligible candidates and the positions they are contesting, immediately after vetting ends.
26. The Chairperson of the Electoral Committee shall, immediately after completion of the vetting process, cause to be sent to every member of the Society the names of all candidates eligible to vie for elections and the positions for which they are seeking for elections. Objections and appeals against vetting process - 27 Verify source ↗
(1) A candidate or member who is not satisfied
AI-assisted research summary: A dissatisfied candidate or member may seek review of the vetting process within 3 days, but the application must be written and submitted through the Society Secretariat.
27.-(1) A candidate or member who is not satisfied with the vetting process may apply for review to the Electoral Committee through the Society Secretariat explaining the grounds for review with sufficient proof 20 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) within three days from the day the vetting results are announced by the Electoral Committee. (2) Every application for review made shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the Secretariat. (3) Upon receipt of the application for review, the Committee shall summon the applicant for hearing and determination of his or her application within seven days. (4) The hearing referred to under subregulation (3) may be conducted physically or electronically. (5) The decision of the Committee under this regulation shall be final and conclusive. PART V PROCEDURE FOR ELECTIONS Elections procedure
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Chapter within a respective Chapter Zone has a right to
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(1) The Council shall, in every year of
AI-assisted research summary: The Council and certain executive committees must prepare voters lists, and members may inspect and challenge errors before the election.
31.-(1) The Council shall, in every year of election, prepare a list of members who are eligible to vote. (2) The Zonal Executive Committee, Chapter Executive Committee or AYL Executive Committee shall, in every year of elections, prepare a list of members from the list obtained from the Council, who are eligible to vote in their respective Chapter Zone, Chapter or AYL. (3) The list of voters shall be in a manner prescribed in the roll of advocates. (4) A member of the Society may examine the voters list at the Society, Chapter Zone, Chapter office or on the Society’s website as the case may be, during normal office hours. (5) A member of the Society who has a reason to believe that a voters list improperly includes or omits such member’s name, or contains an error in respect of the Chapter in which a member is entitled to vote may, before the election, report the error to the Executive Director. (6) The Executive Director shall promptly investigate a report made and correct any existing error. (7) A member of the Society who is not satisfied with the action taken by the Executive Director under subregulation (6) may apply in writing to the Chairman of the Electoral Committee for a review. (8) The Electoral Committee shall promptly review an application made under subregulation (7) and shall: (a) confirm the decision of the Executive Director; or (b) order the Executive Director to correct the voters list as the Committee directs. (9) The decision of subregulation (8) shall be final. the Committee under Member to be elected in one elected position
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Chapter in which a member is entitled to vote may, before
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(1) A member may be nominated or run in an
AI-assisted research summary: A member can be nominated or run for only one elected position at a time.
32.-(1) A member may be nominated or run in an election for only one elected position at a time. (2) Subject to subregulation (1), where a person 23 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) Voting by secret ballot or electronically has been nominated in more than one elected position, the Electoral Committee shall direct that candidate to accept one nomination. - 33 Verify source ↗
(1) Voting for the Society’s office bearers shall
AI-assisted research summary: Voting for the Society’s office bearers must be by secret ballot or electronically, and the Committee may तयermine the voting process for a particular election.
33.-(1) Voting for the Society’s office bearers shall be by secret ballot or electronically provided that the Committee may determine the manner of the voting process of a particular election. (2) The ballot papers shall be prepared in the format recommended by the Electoral Committee. (4) The order of names on a ballot paper shall be in alphabetical order starting from letter “A” until the placing of all candidates' names on the ballot has been determined. Voting by proxy - 34 Verify source ↗
During elections, voting by proxy shall be
AI-assisted research summary: During elections, proxy voting is allowed unless members pass a special resolution at a general meeting saying otherwise.
34. During elections, voting by proxy shall be allowed unless where provided otherwise by special resolution passed by members during the general meeting. Procedure for elections of Society’s office bearers - 35 Verify source ↗
(1) The election of the Society office bearers at
AI-assisted research summary: This section sets the voting and result-handling procedure for Society elections.
35.-(1) The election of the Society office bearers at the Society General Meeting, Chapter Zone Annual Meeting, Chapter Annual Meeting or AYL Annual Meeting as the case may be, shall be held in accordance with the following procedure: a communication (a) the Secretariat shall publish in the Society’s official short description of each candidate in whatever format as the Electoral Committee may prescribe ; tools (b) the Returning Officer or any officer designated by the Returning Officer shall ensure that the number of ballot papers 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; 24 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) (e) subject to the provisions of these Regulations, each member shall have one vote for each elected position; (f) a member who submits more than one ballot for one elected position shall have his ballots rejected; (g) the candidate with the highest number of votes shall be elected to that office; and (h) Assistant Returning Officer of the Chapter Zone, Chapter or AYL elections as the case may be, shall record and sign elections results in a prescribed form and submit the same to the Returning Officer for compilation of the elections results by the Committee. (2) In the event there is a need to have elections outside the Society General Elections in respect of Chapter Zone, Chapter or AYL office bearers, the procedures governing the Society General Elections of the Chapter Zone, Chapter or AYL office bearers as the case may be, shall apply. (3) The elected office bearers from elections conducted under subregulation (2) shall be confirmed by the Governing Council in lieu of the General Meeting and sworn in by a senior advocate in good standing of the Society, Chapter Zone or Chapter as the case may be. (4) Upon being confirmed and sworn in, office bearers elected under sub-regulation (2) shall proceed with the governance of their respective Chapter Zone, Chapter or AYL. (5) In case of the establishment of a new Chapter, the Council shall table the list of established Chapters and their leaders before the General Meeting for notification. (6) In case of elections of Chapter Zone or AYL office bearers, the Council shall table the names of the said office bearers before the General Meeting for notification. - Candidate’s right to have agent
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Chapter Zone, Chapter or AYL office bearers as the case
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A candidate shall have the right to appoint or
AI-assisted research summary: A candidate has the right to appoint or select an agent during voting and vote counting.
35. A candidate shall have the right to appoint or select an agent during the voting process and counting of the votes. 25 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) Conditions and guidelines for agents - 36 Verify source ↗
Agents shall be guided by the following
AI-assisted research summary: Agents must be of sound mind, must not use telephones during ballot counting and related periods, and polling agents must not announce results before the official announcement.
36. Agents shall be guided by the following procedures and conditions: (a) an agent shall be an advocate of sound mind; (b) agents shall be prohibited from using telephones during counting, after counting and before announcement of the election results; and (c) polling agents shall be prohibited from announcing election results before formal announcement of the election results. (2) Electoral Committee Chairperson may expel an agent who acts contrary to the procedures and conditions issued by the Committee during the election process. Counting of ballots - 37 Verify source ↗
The cast ballots shall be counted in accordance
AI-assisted research summary: Cast ballots must be counted using the stated procedures, including opening ballots, reading voter declarations aloud, counting and recording valid votes, and keeping rejected ballots separately.
37. The cast ballots shall be counted in accordance with the following procedures: Rejection of ballots (a) for each elective position, the ballots shall be opened and removed from the box or any other device as determined by the Committee; (b) each voter declaration shall be read aloud; (c) all votes shall be counted and recorded unless void or rejected; and (d) ballots which are rejected shall be kept separately. - 38 Verify source ↗
(1) A ballot shall be rejected where
AI-assisted research summary: A ballot must be rejected, and a vote is void, if any listed disqualifying condition applies.
38.-(1) A ballot shall be rejected where: (a) it contains or is enclosed in an envelope that contains a marking that identifies the voter; (b) it contains votes for more candidates than the number to be elected; (c) it is not a ballot issued by the Committee; or (d) it is received by the Committee after the election time. (2) A vote shall be void where it is: (a) casted for a candidate whose name does not appear on the ballot; or (b) ambiguous or unclear as to the candidate voted 26 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) for. Elections to be fair - 39 Verify source ↗
The Chairperson of the Electoral Committee or
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson of the Electoral Committee or Assistant Returning Officer must supervise vote counting and make sure the election is fair and follows the Regulations.
39. The Chairperson of the Electoral Committee or Assistant Returning Officer 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 equal number of votes - 40 Verify source ↗
Where in the election for any position the
AI-assisted research summary: If a vote is tied among the first candidates in an election for any position, the Chairperson of the Electoral Committee must call a re-run, and only the tied candidates may take part.
40. Where in the election for any position the number of votes ties between the first two or more candidates, the Chairperson of the Electoral Committee shall call for election re-run: Provided that, only the tied candidates shall be eligible for an election re-run. Attendance of election proceedings in person - 41 Verify source ↗
(1) A candidate shall attend the election
AI-assisted research summary: A candidate must attend the election proceedings in person unless they have valid and strong reasons for not attending.
41.-(1) A candidate shall attend the election proceedings in person unless such candidate has valid and strong reasons for non-attendance. (2) The Committee may decide whether or not to consider the grounds advanced by the candidate for non- attendance. Right to withdraw from contesting - 42 Verify source ↗
Candidates shall have the right to withdraw
AI-assisted research summary: Candidates may withdraw from contesting a position within 14 days before the election if they notify the Chairman of the Electoral Committee in writing.
42. Candidates shall have the right to withdraw from contesting a position within fourteen days before election by informing the Chairman of the Electoral Committee in writing. Announcement of the Society General Elections results - 43 Verify source ↗
Upon compilation of all election results from
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson of the Electoral Committee must record election results in the prescribed form and announce them at the Society’s General Meeting, and the Assistant Returning Officer must announce results after ballot counting.
43. Upon compilation of all election results from the Society, Chapter Zone, Chapter or AYL, the Chairperson of the Electoral Committee shall record all elections results in a prescribed form as provided in the Schedule and announce the results at the Society’s General Meeting. (2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), upon completion of counting of the ballots, the Assistant Returning Officer shall announce elections results of the respective Chapter Zone, Chapter or AYL as the case may be. Swearing of candidates elect
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Schedule and announce the results at the Society’s
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(1) The elected Society’s office bearers shall
AI-assisted research summary: Elected Society office bearers must be sworn in at the Annual General Meeting, and those not present must be sworn in by the most senior counsel in their Chapters.
44.-(1) The elected Society’s office bearers shall 27 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) Record of elections results Complaints on elections process and results be sworn in at the Annual General Meeting by the most senior counsel present at the Annual General Meeting. (2) The persons referred to under subregulation (1) shall take office after the completion of the Annual General Meeting. (3) The elected Society’s Office bearers who are not present during the swearing-in ceremony shall be sworn in by the most senior counsel in their respective Chapters. - 45 Verify source ↗
(1) The Electoral Committee shall ensure that
AI-assisted research summary: The Electoral Committee must keep and report the votes received by each candidate in the General Elections committee report, and the report must be published in the Society’s media.
45.-(1) The Electoral Committee shall ensure that the number of votes received by each candidate are kept and reported in the Committee report on Society’s General Elections. (2) The report under subregulation (1) shall be published in the Society’s media of communication. (3) The information referred to in subregulation (1) shall be public information. - 46 Verify source ↗
(1) A candidate or his agent who is not
AI-assisted research summary: A candidate or the candidate’s agent may ask the Electoral Committee to review an election after the election but before results are announced.
46.-(1) A candidate or his agent who is not satisfied the election process may apply to the Electoral Committee for a review of the election immediately after the election and before the results are announced. (2) The application under subregulation (1) may be made orally or in writing. (3) The Electoral 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 Electoral Committee shall either: (a) dismiss the application where it is not meritorious; or (b) rescind the election process and commence that particular process afresh. (5) The decision made by the Electoral Committee under subregulation (4) shall be final and conclusive. (6) Complaints on elections process during the Chapter Zone, Chapter or AYL elections shall be reported to and determined by the Assistant Returning Officer of 28 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) in such case procedures under such election and subregulations (2) and (4) shall apply and the decision of such Assistant Returning Officer shall be final and conclusive. First Council meeting to appoint standing committees
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Chapter Zone, Chapter or AYL elections shall be reported
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Within thirty days of being elected, the
AI-assisted research summary: After election, the President must call a Council meeting within 30 days, and the Council must appoint all standing committee members at that meeting.
47. Within thirty days of being elected, the President shall convene a meeting of the Council and during that meeting the Council shall appoint members of all standing committees. Maximum term to serve in position - 48 Verify source ↗
The Society office bearers shall not be eligible
AI-assisted research summary: Society office bearers cannot serve for more than two terms in their positions.
48. The Society office bearers shall not be eligible to serve for more than two terms in their respective positions. Minimum numbers of voters - 49 Verify source ↗
(1) For the purpose of passing election results,
AI-assisted research summary: Election results require at least two thirds of the voters on the voters list; if there are fewer voters than that, the Electoral Committee may decide by majority whether to continue.
49.- (1) For the purpose of passing election results, the minimum number of the voters shall be two thirds of the members on the voters list of the Society, Chapter Zone, Chapter or AYL as the case may be. (2) If the number of voters is less than two third of the number of voters in the voters list, the Electoral Committee shall have the discretion to decide by majority on whether or not to proceed with the voting process as far as the quorum is concerned. (3) For the purpose of this regulation, “voters list” means the list of all members of the Society in good standing released by the Committee as issued by the Registrar of the High Court. Revocation of GN. No. 116 of 2018 - 50 Verify source ↗
The Tanganyika Law Society (Elections)
AI-assisted research summary: This section revokes the Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) Regulations, 2018.
50. The Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) Regulations, of 2018 are hereby revoked. 29 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) ________ SCHEDULE ________ (Made under regulations 19; 21(d)(e),(f),(g); 35(1)(h); and 44(1)) ________ NOMINATION FORM FOR ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS FORM No. TLS-E.1 I, ……………………………………………..……….. (male/female), aged…………, Roll No. ………., being a member of the Society residing in ………. Chapter Zone, hereby nominate myself/ ……………………(male/female) aged…………., Roll No.……………residing in ………….* for the post of ………………………….. (President/ Vice President/ Treasurer/ Young Lawyer representative in the Council /Zonal leader for………….Chapter Zone) for the year …………… …………………… NOMINATOR …………………………… NOMINEE Date:……………………… Date:………………… Seconded by;
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SCHEDULE
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…………………………………..… Roll No. ….……….…. signature: ……………
AI-assisted research summary: 1.…………………………………..… Roll No. ….……….…. signature: …………….. date : ………………
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…………………………………….. Roll No. ……….… signature: ………………
AI-assisted research summary: This text appears to be a section header with placeholders for roll number, signature, and date; it does not state a substantive rule.
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AI-assisted research summary: 3.………………………………..… …………………………. date: ………………
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AI-assisted research summary: The nominee must declare that they are not a public servant, MP, ward councilor, or political party leader, and that the information is true.
4.……………………………………. …………………………. date : ……………… 5…………………………………..… …………………......... date : ……………… Roll No. …………. No. ………….. No. ……….... signature: signature: signature: Roll Roll NOMINEE’S DECLARATION I ……………………………………….do hereby declare that I am neither a public servant, a Member of Parliament, a ward councilor nor a member holding a leadership position in any political party in the United Republic of Tanzania. I hereby further declare that this information is true and I shall be held accountable in case the said information is false. Nominee’s signature: ………………………….. date: ………………………. *Delete whichever is inapplicable 30 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) NOMINATION FORM FOR ELECTION OF CHAPTER ZONE OFFICE BEARERS FORM No. TLS-E.2 …………………………………………………………….. I, (male/female), aged…………, Roll No. ………., being a member of the Society residing in ………. / ……………………(male/female) Chapter Zone, hereby nominate myself aged……….., roll No……………residing in ………….* to the post of ……………….. (Chapter Zone AGM representative/Zonal Executive Committee member representing young of …………………..Chapter Zone for the year……………. lawyer/member with disability/female lawyer/senior lawyer) …………………… NOMINATOR …………………………… NOMINEE date:……………………… date:………………… Seconded by;
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Chapter Zone, hereby nominate myself
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AI-assisted research summary: 1.…………………………………..… Roll …………………………….date : …………….
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AI-assisted research summary: This form asks a nominee to declare that they are not a public servant, MP, ward councillor, or a leader in a registered political party in Tanzania.
2.…………………………………….. …………………………..date : ……………… 3 ……….………………………….. …………………………..date : ……………… Roll Roll No. ….……. signature: No. ……….…signature: No. ……….…signature: NOMINEE’S DECLARATION I ………………………………………. do hereby declare that I am neither a public servant, a Member of Parliament, a ward councilor nor a member holding a leadership position in any of the registered political parties in the United Republic of Tanzania. I hereby further declare that this information is true and I shall be held accountable in case the said information is false. Nominee’s Signature: ………………………….. date: ………………………. *Delete whichever is inapplicable 31 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) NOMINATION FORM FOR CHAPTER OFFICE BEARERS FORM No.TLS-E.3 ………………………………………………..………….. I, (Male/Female), aged…………, Roll No. ………., being a member of the Society residing in ………. Chapter, hereby nominate myself / ……………………(Male/Female) aged……….., Roll No……………residing in …………. Chapter* to the post of ……………….. (Chapter Convener/Vice Chapter Convener / Chapter Treasurer/Chairperson of Chapter Ethics Committee/ Chairperson of the Chapter Probono Committee/ Chairperson of the Chapter CLE Committee/Chairperson of the Members’ welfare Committee/ Member representative in the Chapter Executive Committee / AGM Chapter Representative representing young lawyers/female lawyers/senior lawyers/members with disability) of ………………….. Chapter for the year……………. …………………… NOMINATOR …………………………… NOMINEE Date:……………………… Date:………………… Seconded by;
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Chapter CLE Committee/Chairperson of the Members’ welfare Committee/ Member
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………………………………………………… Roll No. ….…… Signature
AI-assisted research summary: 1.………………………………………………… Roll No. ….…… Signature: ……………….. Date : ………….
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………………………………………………… Roll No. ….…… Signature
AI-assisted research summary: A nominee must declare that they are not a public servant, MP, ward councilor, or party leader, and must state that the information is true.
2.………………………………………………… Roll No. ….…… Signature: ……………….. Date : ……….. 3………………………………………………… Roll No. ….…… ……………….. Date : ……….. Signature: NOMINEE’S DECLARATION I ………………………………………. do hereby declare that I am neither a public servant, a Member of Parliament, a Ward Councilor nor a member holding a leadership position in any of the registered political partiesin the United Republic of Tanzania. I hereby further declare that this information is true and I shall be held accountable in case the said information is false. Nominee’s Date:………………………. *Delete whichever is inapplicable Signature: ………………………….. 32 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) NOMINATION FORM FOR ASSOCIATION OF YOUNG LAWYERS OFFICE BEARERS FORM No.TLS-E.4 ……………………………………………………..…….. (Male/Female), I, aged…………, Roll No. ………., being a member of the Society residing in ………. Chapter, hereby nominate myself / ……………………(Male/Female) aged……….., Roll No……………residing in …………. Chapter* to the post of ……………….. (Vice Chairperson / Secretary) for the year……………. …………………… NOMINATOR …………………………… NOMINEE Date:……………………… Date:………………… Seconded by: - 2 Verify source ↗
………………………………………………… Roll No. ….…… Signature
AI-assisted research summary: The nominee must declare that they are not a public servant, MP, ward councilor, or a leader in a registered political party, and that the information given is true.
2.………………………………………………… Roll No. ….…… Signature: ……………….. Date : ……….. 3………………………………………………… Roll No. ….…… ……………….. Date : ……….. Signature: NOMINEE’S DECLARATION I ………………………………………. do hereby declare that I am neither a public servant, a Member of Parliament, a Ward Councilor nor a member holding a leadership position in any of the registered political parties in the United Republic of Tanzania. I hereby further declare that this information is true and I shall be held accountable in case the said information is false. Nominee’s Date………………………. *Delete whichever is inapplicable Signature: ………………………….. 33 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) NOMINATION FORM FOR OTHER POSITIONS FORM No.TLS-E.5 (National Chairperson of the Ethics Committee / TLS Representative in the Council for Legal Education/ Trustees of the DATF/Trustees of the Wakili Trust) I, ……………………….. (Male/Female), aged…………, Roll No. ………., being a member of the Society residing in ………. Chapter, hereby nominate myself / in ……………………(Male/Female) aged……….., Roll No.……………residing …………. Chapter* for the post of ………………………………………for the year ……………. …………………… NOMINATOR …………………………… NOMINEE Date:……………………… Date:…………………… Seconded by: - 1 Verify source ↗
………………………………………………… Roll No. ….…… Signature
AI-assisted research summary: 1.………………………………………………… Roll No. ….…… Signature: ……………….. Date : ………..
1.………………………………………………… Roll No. ….…… Signature: ……………….. Date : ……….. - 2 Verify source ↗
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2.………………………………………………… Roll No. ….…… Signature: ……………….. Date : ……….. - 3 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: A nominee must declare that they are not a public servant, Member of Parliament, Ward Councilor, or a leader in a registered political party in Tanzania.
3.……………………………………………... Roll No. ……….… ……………… Date : …………… Signature: NOMINEE’S DECLARATION I …………………………………………………..…………. do hereby declare that I am neither a public servant, a Member of Parliament, a Ward Councilor nor a member holding a leadership position in any of the registered political parties in the United Republic of Tanzania. I hereby further declare that this information is true and I shall be held accountable in case the said information is false. Nominee’s Signature: ………………………….. Date: ………………………. *Delete whichever is inapplicabl 34 GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) ELECTION RESULTS FORM POSITION NAMES OF CANDIDATES NUMBER OF VOTES PRESIDENT YES NO SPOILT FORM No.TLS-E.6 CANDIDATES AGENTS’ NAME SIGNATURE AND VICE PRESIDENT HONORARY TREASURER YOUNG REPRESENTATIVE LAWYER ZONAL LEADER 35 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) MEMBERS OF THE ZONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAPTER ZONE REPRESENTATIVES AT THE AGM CHAPTER CONVENOR VICE CHAPTER CONVERNOR CHAPTER TREASURER CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES AT THE AGM CHAIRPERSON OF THE ETHICS COMMITTEE TLS REPRESENTATIVE IN THE ADVOCATE COMMITTEE TLS REPRESENTATIVE IN THE COUNCIL FOR LEGAL DUCATION TRAUSTEES OF THE WAKILI TRUST 36 Tanganyika Law Society (Elections) GN. NO. 526 (Contd.) TRUSTEES OF THE DATF DIRECTORS OF THE TIAC BOARD I …………………………………………….………………….., the Returning Officer of ……………………………………………..….. General /Zone/Chapter/AYL* hereby confirm that the above results for elections conducted on …………………………………. At ……………………………………… General /Zone/Chapter/AYL* are correct. ................................................. RETURNING OFFICER Dar es Salaam 1st July, 2020 RUGEMELEZA A.K NSHALA, President of the Tanganyika Law Society 37
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