You are invited to the signing of the Electoral Code of Conduct and the ballot paper draw which will take place on Wednesday, 13 April 2011 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng.
The leaders of political parties contesting the 2011 municipal elections have been invited to sign the Code of Conduct on behalf of their party and make a short statement of commitment. At the same time the Electoral Commission (IEC) will conduct a public draw for the first position on the ballot papers.
Details are follows:
Date: Wednesday, 13 April 2011
Time: 09h00 to 14h00
Venue: The Auditorium, Gallagher Convention Centre, Richards Drive, Midrand
Signing of the Electoral Code of Conduct-pledge and the ballot paper order draw Wednesday, 13 April 2011
Draft programm:
Programme director: Advocate Pansy Tlakula
08h00 to 09h00: Arrival of guests and refreshments
09h00 to 09h15: Opening remarks
09h15 to 09h20: Singing of the Anthem
09h20 to 09h50: Keynotes Address by Dr Brigalia Bam, Chairperson: Electoral Commission
09h50 to 10h00: Entertainment by Tembisa Revolution
10h00 to 10h30: Tea break
10h45: Guests seated for live broadcast
11h00 to 11h05: Cross over to SABC for live broadcast
11h05 to 11h20: Draw for order on the ballot paper
11h20 to 13h00: Signing of the Electoral Code of Conduct Pledge Leaders of political parties contesting the 2011 municipal elections sign the pledge and commit their parties to peaceful elections
13h00 to 13h10: Closing Remarks by Ms Thoko Mpumlwana, Deputy Chairperson: Electoral Commission
13h15 to 14h15: Lunch
RSVP:
Liesel Swart
Cell: 082 672 0067
E-mail: liesel@roundtree.co.za
For media queries:
Kate Bapela
Cell: 082 600 6386
