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Section 149, The Public Elections Act, 2012

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(1) The Electoral Commission shall, after publication of thecampaign period pursuant to section 148 and after consultation with registered political parties and candidates prepare and publish by Government Notice a campaign calendar of events including public rallies, public meetings and public processions to be held by political parties and independent candidates. (2) The Electoral Commission shall for the purposes of ensuring the smooth co-ordination of a demonstration or procession and the maintenance of the peace and public order, during an election campaign liaise with the Inspector-General of Police and in the case of campaign activities in the Provinces, notify the Paramount Chief and other local councils as the Commission may think necessary. (3) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit a political party from conducting a meeting, organisational activity or publishing a book or other material in connection with its normal activities as a political party.

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