Provision of Electoral Services - Broadcasting PLA (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to funding to enable political parties to meet all or part of the cost of broadcasting election programmes. The appropriation for election broadcasting is a permanent legislative authority established under section 74 of the Broadcasting Act 1989.
Expenses
| 2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | - | - | 2,855 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
Reflects the cyclical nature of the funding for general elections.
Output Performance Measures and Standards
| 2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
| The Commission complies with the statutory requirements in the allocation of broadcasting funding to political parties 1 | - | - | 100% |
| Projected number of political parties for which registration details and eligibility for election broadcast time and funds are maintained and updated 1 | - | - | 17-27 |
Note 1 - New Measures for 2008/09.
