31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)?

52AH. The funds allocated to a registered political party shall be used solely and exclusively for

a) the development of the political party;

(b) the off-setting of the operating expenses of the political party that is to say

i) its headquarters

ii) the salaries of party administrators;

iii) electricity, water and telephone bills;

(c) party recruitment and civic education;

(d) research and policy development of the political party;

(e) education and training of members of the political party; and

(f) other reasonable logistical and operating expenses to strengthen the political party as a democratic institution.

Source: Article 52AH (1), Representation of the People (Amendment) Act 2014

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