IEC to brief trade unions on 2006 municipal elections, 21 Feb

17 February 2006

You are invited by the Electoral Commission (IEC) to a national briefing
with trade unions at Emperor Caesar’s Hotel in Kempton Park on Tuesday, 21
February 2006, at 9h30 in preparation of the 2006 Municipal Elections.

The briefing to trade unions forms part of the Electoral Commission’s
scheduled meetings with stakeholders to inform and update them on the
process.

Date: Thursday, 21 February 2006
Time: 09h30 - 14h00
Venue: Emperor Caesar’s Hotel (next to Johannesburg International Airport)
Kempton Park

Please find a draft programme:

Emperor Caesar’s Hotel, Kempton Park
Date: 21 February 2006
Facilitator: Mr Itumeleng Masenya

09h00 – 09h30: Arrivals, Registration & Tea

09h30 - 10h00: Welcome of Guests & Purpose of the Meeting
Dr Brigalia Bam, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission

10h00 - 10h45: Election Readiness Report & Challenges of Local
Government Elections, Mr Mosotho Moepya, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer

10h45 - 11h30: TEA BREAK

11h30 - 12h15: Legal Framework for Local Government Elections
Mr Michael Hendrickse, Senior Manager: Electoral Democracy, Training &
Legal Services

12h15 - 12h45: Discussions/Responses

12h45 - 13h00: Recommendations

13h00- 13h05: Closure

13h05: Lunch & Departure

For enquiries please contact:
Lydia Young
Media Liaison Officer
082 650 8652

Issued by: Independent Electoral Commission
17 February 2006