Yes No 1. Is there an official, who is designated to take and respond to information requests? 2. Did the organisation reply within 21 days? X 3. Did the organisation respond to the request for information? X 4. Does the organisation publish their procedures for handling information requests? X 5. Did the organisation provide all of the requested information? X 6. Did the organisation provide written reasons for the refusal of information? X 7. Did the organisation disclose information about its operations, budgets, structure, etc. X 8. Did the authority provide information without questioning the aims and motivations of the applicant? X 9. Did the organisation acknowledge the request for information within 7 days? X Partial Additional information X There is a communications officer, but it is unclear who is responsible for handling information requests. X 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? Total score: 1/20 5. NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE www.nec.go.tz The website contains up-to-date information. It has links to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and You Tube. These social media platforms are active and frequently updated. n = 20 Yes No Does the website contain the following: 1. Up-to-date information? X 2. A description of the organisation’s powers and structure, as well as its functions and responsibilities? X 3. A list of laws, acts, etc, issued within the scope of its powers? X 4. Copies of reports, policies or programmes? X 5. Information on budget and expenditure? 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE X 156 X X Partial Additional information TANZANIA n = 20