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(Section 50(1))
RULES FOR DELIMITATION OF CONSTITUENCIES
1. There shall be not less than eight constituencies in the island of Saint Christopher and not less than three constituencies in the island of Nevis and if the number of constituencies is increased beyond eleven, not less than one-third of their number shall be in the island of Nevis.
2. All constituencies shall contain as nearly equal numbers of inhabitants as appears to the Constituency Boundaries Commission to be reasonably practicable but the Commission may depart from this rule to such extent as it considers expedient to take account of the following factors, that is to say,
(a) the requirements of rule 1 and the differences in the density of the populations in the respective islands of Saint Christopher and Nevis;
(b) the need to ensure adequate representation of sparsely populated rural areas;
(c) the means of communication;
(d) geographical features; and
(e) existing administrative boundaries.