Managing the Parliamentary Electoral Process (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the preparation for and conducting of the next general election and any by-elections, election of list members, and referenda.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 9,831 | 9,431 | 24,638 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 9,809 | 9,809 | 24,616 |
| Revenue from Others | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
Reflects the cyclical nature of funding for general elections.
Output Performance Measures and Standards
| 2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
| Post-election market research shows high satisfaction levels of voters, non-voters, political parties and candidates 1 | - | - | Achieved |
| Statutory deadlines are met for by-elections and referenda | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
| Declaration of election of list members to vacancies is published within three working days of notification of vacancy | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Note 1 - New Measure for 2008/09.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct of the 2008 General Election | 2007 | 277 | 7,106 | - | - | - |
| National Office Accommodation | 2007 | 52 | 164 | 164 | 164 | 164 |
| Administration of Electoral Finance Reforms (preparation phase) | 2006 | 200 | - | - | - | - |
| Funding for Representation Commission | 2005 | 131 | - | - | - | - |
| Baseline Review | 2005 | 151 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |

