South Africa, regional Plebiscite [ATP] - Referendum
General Typology
- Instrument
- Plebiscite [ATP]
- Location
- South Africa
- Political level
- regional
- Local Name:
- Referendum
- Normative Level:
- constitutional
- Legally Binding:
- unknown
- Legally Defined:
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Powers and functions of Premiers
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(2) The Premier of a province is responsible for—
(f) calling a referendum in the province in accordance with national legislation.
References: Constitution of South Africa (accessed September 6, 2018)
- Subject Matter:
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General rule: To call a referendum in a province
Actors
- Author:
- Premier in a province
- Initiator:
- Premier in a provice
- Decision maker:
- Electorate in a province
Requirements
- Available Time:
- Turnout Quorum:
- Approval Quorum:
- Geographical Quorum:
- Excluded Issues:
- Other Formal Requirements:
Procedural Elements
- Wording Of Ballot Question:
- Interaction With Authorities:
- Supervision And Support:
- Transparency And Finance:
Practice
- Archive:
- Remarks: