Section 20: National Consultative Forum for Political Parties

and Political Organisations (1) There shall be a National Consultative Forum for Political Parties and Political Organisations. (2) The National Consultative Forum shall be composed of- (a) one representative from every registered political party or organisation appointed by the party or organisation; (b) the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission or his or her representative; (c) the Attorney General or his or her representative as an ex officio member; and (d) the Secretary of the Electoral Commission, who shall be the Secretary. (3) The term of office of members of the National Consultative Forum nominated under subsection (2) (a) shall be for a period not exceeding five years. (4) The functions of the National Consultative Forum shall include- (a) basing with the Electoral Commission on matters pertaining to political parties and organisations; (b) ensuring that political parties and organisations comply with the code of conduct prescribed under section 19; (c) communicating the complaints and grievances of political parties and organisations to the Electoral Commission; (d) representing political parties and organisations in any case where the parties and organisations have to give a common position; (e) the resolution of disputes among political parties and organisations; (f) making recommendations to the Minister on any matter under this Act; and (g) such other functions as may be prescribed by the Minister with the approval of Parliament. (5) Funds required for operating the National Consultative Forum shall be provided from money approved by Parliament.