OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Report on the ASEZ-CSN Elections March 2019

The Oversight Committee (OC) determined that the elections for the ASEZ-CSN were "fair, free and transparent" and aligned with the established Terms of Reference (ToR). The process involved a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative voting results with qualitative vetting based on criteria such as diversity, organisational citizenship, SEZ knowledge, and activism. While the overall process was successful, the OC noted that some nominees failed to meet eligibility criteria in initial rounds, necessitating second-round elections for the Youth and Education sectors. The final ASEZ-CSN is described as a "truly diverse, represented forum" reflecting the demographics of the Atlantis community.

• The Oversight Committee concluded that the overall election process was fair, free, and transparent, and that the resulting ASEZ-CSN structure aligns with the principles and values of the Terms of Reference.
• The election results alone did not determine the winners; instead, a vetting tool was used to ensure candidates met core principles, meaning the candidate with the most votes was not necessarily declared the winner.
• Several nominees failed to meet the required criteria in the first round of elections, specifically in the Youth, Education, Business (SMME), and Civic Organisations sectors, leading to re-opened nominations or the selection of alternative qualified candidates.
• The OC found that the final composition of the ASEZ-CSN is a diverse forum that closely matches the demographics of the Atlantis community.
• The election process was partially non-compliant regarding eligibility criteria for organisations and the application of principles related to gender, race, language, and religion.
• The OC identified a failure to provide a 'Global definitions index' to describe terms, which led to organisations that did not qualify being registered and included on ballot papers.

APA

GreenCape (2019). OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Report on the ASEZ-CSN Elections March 2019. https://greencape.co.za/assets/Uploads/ASEZ-CSN-Election-Report-20190326-release3.pdf

Chicago

GreenCape. OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Report on the ASEZ-CSN Elections March 2019. 2019. https://greencape.co.za/assets/Uploads/ASEZ-CSN-Election-Report-20190326-release3.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{greencape2019oversight, author = {{GreenCape}}, title = {{OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Report on the ASEZ-CSN Elections March 2019}}, institution = {GreenCape}, year = {2019}, url = {https://greencape.co.za/assets/Uploads/ASEZ-CSN-Election-Report-20190326-release3.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }