(4) The boundaries of each constituency shall be such that the number
of inhabitants thereof is as nearly equal to the population quota as is
reasonably practicable:
Provided that the number of inhabitants of a constituency may be greater
or less than the population quota in order to take account of means of
communication, geographical features and the difference between urban
and rural areas in respect of density of population and to take account of
the proviso to clause (2).
(5) The Electoral Commission shall, where it is reviewing the
boundaries of the constituencies, review the boundaries and may, in
accordance with the provisions of this Article, alter the constituencies to
such extent as it considers desirable:
Provided that the Commission shall, where a census of the population
has been held and the Commission considers that the changes in the
distribution of population reported in the census do not justify an
alteration in the boundaries, it shall so report to the President without
entering upon a review of the boundaries of the constituencies.
(6) any alteration of the constituencies shall come into effect upon the
next dissolution of Parliament.
(7) In this Article, "the population quota" means the number obtained
by dividing the number of inhabintants of Zambia by the number of
constituencies into which Zambia is to be divided under this Article.
(8) For the purposes of this Article, the number of inhabitants of
Zambia shall be ascertained by reference to the latest census of the
population held in pursuance of any law.
(9) During any period when the Presidential and Parliamentary
elections are being held, the Electoral Commission shall be responsible
for the registration of voters and the conduct of elections in every
constituency.
78. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the legislative
Exercise of