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Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Boundary Delimitation
- Direct Democracy
- Electoral Management
- Electoral Systems
- Legislative Framework
- Media and Elections
- Parties and Candidates
- Vote Counting
- Voter Education
- Voting Operations
- Voter Registration
Boundary Delimitation
BD01 Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
a. Yes
Comments: Yes, for the elections on Regional (Entity) and National level.
Source: Election Law, Article 20.13.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:45:40 UTC
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
f. Other
Comments: e) Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republika Srspka. If the Entities fail to establish the constituencies, the delimitation defined in the Election Law will be in force.
Source: Election Law, Article 20.13.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:45:40 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
g. Other
Comments: Current solution was imposed by the High Representative of the International Community in BIH by its own decision that supersedes the Election Law and is in effect until the Entity Parliaments for the constituencies on their own.
Source: Election Law of BIH, Article 20.13.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:45:40 UTC
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
g. Not applicable
Source: Nada Hadzimehic, Elections Adviser, OSCE Misson to BiH Elections Department, Bosnia, nadah(a)izbori.ba
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:45:40 UTC
BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
a. Legislature (specify chamber)
Comments: House of Representatives of both Entities, Federation of BIH and the Republika Srpska
Source: Election Law of BIH
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:45:40 UTC
BD06 What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
k. Boundaries redrawn every____period of years
Comments: K) Redrawn every four years for three different Houses of Representatives on state and two entity levels.
Source: Election Law, Article 9.11, 10.9 and 11.9
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:45:40 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Scott Withrow
b. Job Title: Deputy Director, Democratisation Department
c. Organisation: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
d. Contact Address. Fra Andela Zvizodivica 1, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
e. Telephone: +387 33 752 100
f. Facsimile: +387 33 442 479
g. Email: [email protected]
Last updated: 2006-11-04 15:48:51 UTC
DD02 Which forms of direct democracy, if any, are currently possible at the national level?
Please check the glossary for the definition of the following terms:
b. Optional referendum
c. Citizens' initiative
Comments: The level of applicability of these laws might be disputable. The laws were adopted when Bosnia and Herzegovina was a federal unit of Socialistic Federative Republic of Yugoslavia, which means that the scope and aims of referendum were adjusted to that system. However, the existing Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, signed as a part of the Dayton Peace Agreement, prescribes in its Annex 2, point 2 ("Continuation of Laws") that "All laws, regulations, and judicial rules of procedure in effect within the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina when the Constitution enters into force shall remain in effect to the extent not inconsistent with the Constitution, until otherwise determined by a competent governmental body of Bosnia and Herzegovina". Even though these laws were created in the old, socialistic system, it does not contain any obvious and clear inconsistencies with the Constitution and therefore - they should be valid.
Source: Law on referendum in SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, Off. Gazette 29/77 and 24/91; Law on Proceedings with Petitions and Proposals Off. Gazette 33/77, 12/87 and 27/90; Rules of Procedures of House of Representatives in the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:03:56 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:06:11 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
b. Specific laws/legislation
Comments: The level of applicability of this laws might be disputable. The law was adopted when Bosnia and Herzegovina was a federal unit of Socialistic Federative Republic of Yugoslavia, which means that the scope and aims of referendum were adjusted to that system. However, the existing Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, signed as a part of the Dayton Peace Agreement, prescribes in its Annex 2, point 2 ("Continuation of Laws") that "All laws, regulations, and judicial rules of procedure in effect within the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina when the Constitution enters into force shall remain in effect to the extent not inconsistent with the Constitution, until otherwise determined by a competent governmental body of Bosnia and Herzegovina". Even though the Law on Referendum was created in the old, socialistic system, it does not contain any obvious and clear inconsistencies with the Constitution and therefore - it should be valid.
Source: Law on referendum in SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, Off. Gazette 29/77 and 24/91
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:06:11 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
b. Specific laws/legislation
Comments: The level of applicability of this laws might be disputable. The law was adopted when Bosnia and Herzegovina was a federal unit of Socialistic Federative Republic of Yugoslavia, which means that the scope and aims of referendum were adjusted to that system. However, the existing Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, signed as a part of the Dayton Peace Agreement, prescribes in its Annex 2, point 2 ("Continuation of Laws") that "All laws, regulations, and judicial rules of procedure in effect within the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina when the Constitution enters into force shall remain in effect to the extent not inconsistent with the Constitution, until otherwise determined by a competent governmental body of Bosnia and Herzegovina". Even though the law was created in the old, socialistic system, it does not contain any obvious and clear inconsistencies with the Constitution and therefore - it should be valid.
Source: Law on Proceedings with Petitions and Proposals Off. Gazette 33/77, 12/87 and 27/90; Rules of Procedures of House of Representatives in the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:08:56 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:14:20 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:14:20 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:16:30 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Law on Referendum from 1993 for Republika Srpska
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:29:21 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:23:59 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:23:59 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:23:59 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Law on Local Self-Government
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:14:20 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Law on Local Self-Government
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:23:59 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:29:21 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:31:19 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Adoption of international treaties
c. Transfer of authority to international bodies
d. National sovereignty, national self-determination
e. Conflict between constitutional organs
f. Devolution
g. Civil service
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
i. Other public policy issues
Source: Law on Referendum in SR Bosnia and Herzegovina
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:31:19 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
k. None
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:31:19 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:29:21 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
a. Always
Comments: Once the legislative body reaches decision to organise a referendum, its final result is binding. Initiatives can be included in an agenda of the session of Parliamentary Committee, which will be decided by the members of that Committee (further, it can also be discussed at the plenary session of the Parliament).
Last updated: 2006-11-04 16:29:21 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Central Election Commission of BiH
b. Full Address Mula Mustafe Baseskije 6, 71000 Sarajevo
c. Telephone + 387 33 251 300, 251 323, 251 317, 251 325
d. Facsimile + 387 33 251 329
e. Email [email protected]
f. Website Address www.izbori.ba
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Mr. Stjepan Mikic
h. Information Officer Ms. Maksida Bajramovic
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Bosniac, Croat and Serb.
Source:
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:41:20 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
Source: Election Law, Article 2.9.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:41:20 UTC
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
c. The legislature
Source: Election Law, Article 2. Paragraph (9) Subparagraph 15.
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 17:18:03 GMT
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
d. A national government department
Source: Election Law, Article 1. Paragraph (2)
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 17:18:36 GMT
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
c. The legislature
Source: Election Law, Article 2. Paragraph (9) Subparagraph 15.
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 17:19:10 GMT
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
b. For a term of _________ years
Comments: For a term of 5 years.
Source: Election Law, Article 2. Paragraph (4)
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 17:19:41 GMT
EM07 The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
a. Elected (specify by whom)
Comments: The chairperson shall be elected from amongst the members of the Central Electoral Commission.
Source: Election Law, Article 2. Paragraph (6)
Last updated: Thu, 16 May 2002 12:22:12 GMT
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:36:10 UTC
EM09 What was the total number of registered voters or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters?
a. Total number: 2
Comments: 2.755.207 as of 15 Sep 2006
Source: Suad Salkic Election Support Unit Cabinet of the Head of Mission OSCE Mission to BIH
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:41:20 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
b. Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: The Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall consist of three Members: one Bosniac and one Croat, each directly elected from the territory of the Federation, and one Serb directly elected from the territory of the Republika Srpska.
Source: Constitution, Article 5.
Last updated: 2008-03-20 14:06:11 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Source: Constitution, Article 5. Paragraph (4)
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 16:46:19 GMT
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Comments: The Members of the Presidency shall appoint from their Members a Chair. For the first term of the Presidency, the Chair shall be the Member who received the highest number of votes. Thereafter, the method of selecting the Chair, by rotation or otherwise, shall be determined by the Parliamentary Assembly, subject to Article IV.3.
Source: Constitution, Article 5.
Last updated: 2008-03-20 14:06:11 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
b. Two chambers
Source: Constitution, Article 4.
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 08:04:50 GMT
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
g. List Proportional Representation
Comments: The House of Representatives shall comprise 42 Members, two-thirds elected from the territory of the Federation, one-third from the territory of the Republika Srpska.
Source: Constitution, Article 4. Paragraph (2), Election Law, Article 9. Paragraph (2)-(9)
Last updated: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 14:27:32 GMT
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
e. Not applicable Na
Last updated: Thu, 09 May 2002 21:39:23 GMT
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
Source: Constitution of BIH, Election Law of BIH
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:24:16 UTC
LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
a. January 2000 or later
Comments: The Election Law has been published in Official Gazette on 19 September 2001. The newest amendments were adopted in April 2006.
Source: Official Gazette of BIH 11/06 and 24/06.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:28:19 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
Comments: b) Regional elections: Partly.
Source: Election Law
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 17:04:24 GMT
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: Constitution, Election Law
Last updated: Tue, 21 May 2002 15:45:33 GMT
LF05 Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
d. National elections are held on the same day as local elections only
Source: Election Law, Article 1. Paragraph (14)
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 17:06:09 GMT
LF06 Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
b. Presidential elections are held on the same day as national legislative elections
Source: Election Law, Article 1. Paragraph (14)
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 17:06:49 GMT
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
b. EMB
Comments: For different types of disputes, different bodies are responsible in the first instance: Municipal Election Commission, Central Election Commission.
Source: Election Law, Article 6.4 and Article 6.6
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:25:43 UTC
LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
e. Electoral Management Body
Source: Election Law, Article 6. Paragraph (8)
Last updated: Thu, 16 May 2002 12:20:14 GMT
LF09 Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
a. Candidates
b. Parties
c. Voters
d. Foreign/International Observers
e. Other
Source: Election Law, Article 6.2, Article 17.9
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:26:10 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:05:05 UTC
ME02 Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
a. Publicly owned
c. Privately owned
Source: external link (link to the BIH Communications Regulatory Agency – CRA)
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:05:05 UTC
ME03 Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
a. Publicly owned
c. Privately owned
Source: Law on the Basis of the Public Broadcasting System and on the Public Broadcasting Service of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2002; http://www.ejc.nl/jr/emland/bih.html#2
Last updated: 2005-03-29 13:52:40 UTC
ME04 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers are present at a national level in your country?
c. Privately owned
Source: http://www.ejc.nl/jr/emland/bih.html#2
Last updated: 2005-03-29 13:53:40 UTC
ME05 Which of the following do you believe best describes the print media situation at the national level in your country?
d. No government newspaper: competition between two or more major private newspapers
Source: http://www.ejc.nl/jr/emland/bih.html#2
Last updated: 2005-03-29 13:54:06 UTC
ME06 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private radio stations?
a. Over 60%
Last updated: 2005-03-29 13:54:17 UTC
ME08 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
a. Over 60%
Last updated: 2005-03-29 13:54:26 UTC
ME09 In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
b. Private radio
d. Private television
e. Print media
Source: http://www.ejc.nl/jr/emland/bih.html#2
Last updated: 2005-03-29 13:54:47 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
a. L
Comments: Law on free access to information in BIH, Law on free access to information in the Federation of BIH and Law on free access to information in the Republika Srpska.
Source: Suad Salkic Election Support Unit Cabinet of the Head of Mission OSCE Mission to BIH
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:19:53 UTC
ME13 What are the laws, if any, which govern the operations of the public broadcaster?
Specify the date of the latest version (including latest amendments)
a. L
Comments: Law on the Basis of the Public Broadcasting System and on the Public Broadcasting Service of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2002.
Source: http://www.ejc.nl/jr/emland/bih.html#2
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:05:05 UTC
ME14 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
a. Over 60%
Last updated: 2005-03-29 13:57:52 UTC
ME15 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the national level programming of the public radio stations?
a. Over 60 %
Last updated: 2005-03-29 13:58:00 UTC
ME16 In your opinion, upon which types of media at national level in your country do citizens most rely as a source of information? Mark the most important source with 1, and the second most important source with 2:
c. Private radio
f. Private television
g. Print media
Last updated: 2005-03-29 13:58:16 UTC
ME17 In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
b. Private radio
d. Private television
e. Print media
Last updated: 2005-03-29 13:58:39 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:05:05 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
a. L
Comments: Law on Communications in BIH, 2004 – Implementer is the Communications Regulatory Agency – CRA http://www.cra.ba/
Source: Suad Salkic Election Support Unit Cabinet of the Head of Mission OSCE Mission to BIH
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:19:53 UTC
ME20 Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
b. Independent regulator
Comments: b. Independent regulator http://www.cra.ba/
Source: Suad Salkic Election Support Unit Cabinet of the Head of Mission OSCE Mission to BIH
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:19:53 UTC
ME21 Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
b. Private companies
f. State owned companies
Comments: Any natural or legal person.
Source: Law on the Basis of the Public Broadcasting System and on the Public Broadcasting Service of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2002.
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:03:29 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
a. a
Comments: No provisions for such end.
Source: Law on the Basis of the Public Broadcasting System and on the Public Broadcasting Service of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2002.
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:04:33 UTC
ME23 Are any journalists currently imprisoned or facing criminal charges for exercising their profession?
b. No
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:04:44 UTC
ME24 What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
a. Law
Source: Election Law of BIH, Chapter 16
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:09:05 UTC
ME25 Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
a. Statutory regulator (e.g. broadcasting licensing body)
b. Voluntary regulator (e.g. media council, journalists' ethics committee)
d. Legislature
e. Judiciary
g. EMB by law or regulations
h. EMB by custom and practise
Source: Law on the Basis of the Public Broadcasting System and on the Public Broadcasting Service of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2002; Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 15-16.
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:07:17 UTC
ME26 What form does the responsibility, if any, of the EMB to regulate media coverage of elections take?
b. Requiring balance in media news coverage of an election
Source: Law on the Basis of the Public Broadcasting System and on the Public Broadcasting Service of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2002; Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 15-16.
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:08:36 UTC
ME27 Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
a. Yes
Source: Law on the Basis of the Public Broadcasting System and on the Public Broadcasting Service of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2002; Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 15-16.
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:08:52 UTC
ME28 What form does the authority, if any, of the EMB to enforce remedies or sanctions against the media in case of breach of the rules on media coverage of elections take
a. Enforcement of a right of reply, correction or retraction
b. Administrative penalty
Source: Law on the Basis of the Public Broadcasting System and on the Public Broadcasting Service of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2002; Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 15-16.
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:09:08 UTC
ME29 Do political parties or candidates have a right to have their replies to inaccurate or misleading media coverage published promptly and free of charge?
a. Yes
Source: Law on the Basis of the Public Broadcasting System and on the Public Broadcasting Service of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2002; Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 15-16.
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:20:03 UTC
ME30 What is the legal liability of the media if they report unlawful statements by candidates during election campaigns (e.g. defamatory or inflammatory speeches)?
a. Criminal prosecution
b. Administrative sanction
Source: Law on the Basis of the Public Broadcasting System and on the Public Broadcasting Service of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2002; Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 15-16.
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:20:18 UTC
ME31 Have the media or journalists' organisations adopted a code of ethics specific to elections?
Please send us a copy.
a. Yes
Comments: Comment: Code of Ethics adopted by the Printed Media Council in 1999 and Broadcasting Code of Practice Amended and cleared text
Source: http://www.fpn.unsa.ba/fpn/images/stories/dokumenta/Kodeks za stampu.doc http://www.rak.ba/en/legal/rules-codes/broadcast/codes/default.aspx?cid=3132
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:19:53 UTC
ME33 Which body, if any, is responsible for regulating free or paid access of political parties or candidates to the media during election campaigns.
a. EMB
Source: Law on the Basis of the Public Broadcasting System and on the Public Broadcasting Service of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2002; Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 15-16.
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:21:12 UTC
ME34 Which of the following types of radio stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Election Law of BiH, 2001, article 16 paragraph (2).
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:23:56 UTC
ME35 Which of the following types of television stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 16 paragraph (2).
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:24:57 UTC
ME36 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide political parties with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
e. None
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:25:44 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Source: Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 15-16.
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:26:41 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
a. Amount (Euros) 0,5 euro per registered voter.
Comments: Amount (Euros) 0,10 to 0,15 Euro per registered voter. Comment: Exact amount depends on the level
Source: Election Law of BiH, Chapter 16.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:19:53 UTC
ME39 Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Election Law of BiH, 2001, article 16 paragraph (2).
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:29:40 UTC
ME40 Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Election Law of BiH, 2001, article 16 paragraph (2).
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:30:37 UTC
ME41 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspaper provide individual candidates (legislative) with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
e. None
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:30:53 UTC
ME42 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
a. Equal regardless of size and previous performance
Source: Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 15-16.
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:31:11 UTC
ME43 Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
b. Government owned
Source: Election Law of BiH, Chapter 16
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:12:28 UTC
ME44 Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
b. Government owned
Source: Election Law of BiH, Chapter 16
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:12:28 UTC
ME45 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide individual candidates (legislative) with printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 15-16.
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:33:34 UTC
ME46 What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
g. Not regulated: based only on the amount the candidate wishes to spend
Source: Election Law of BIH, Chapter 16
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:19:53 UTC
ME47 Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 16 paragraph (2).
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:37:13 UTC
ME48 Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 16 paragraph (2).
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:37:26 UTC
ME49 Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
e. None
Source: Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 15-16.
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:37:52 UTC
ME50 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
a. Equal regardless of size and previous performance of candidate’s party
Source: Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 16 paragraph (2).
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:38:07 UTC
ME51 Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
b. Government owned
Source: Election Law of BiH, Chapter 16.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:12:28 UTC
ME52 Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
b. Government owned
Source: Election Law of BiH, Chapter 16.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:12:28 UTC
ME53 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 15-16.
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:38:59 UTC
ME54 What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
g. Not regulated: based only on the amount the candidate wishes to spend
Source: Election Law of BiH, Chapter 16.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:12:28 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
a. ... (euros) 0.15 euro per registered voter
Comments: 0.15 euro per registered voter
Source: Election Law of BiH, Article 15.10.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:19:53 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
a. ....... Election Law of BiH and Law on Political Party Financing
Comments: a) Election Law of BiH and Law on Political Party Financing
Source: Election Law of BiH, 2001 incl. amendments April 2006, Chapter 15.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:19:53 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
b. The law does not specify any limits b:
Comments: The same amount as for any other regular advertising for regular clients.
Source: Election Law of BIH, Article 16.12.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:19:53 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
b. None b:
Comments: Not applicable
Source: Suad Salkic Election Support Unit Cabinet of the Head of Mission OSCE Mission to BIH
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:19:53 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
a. Yes, in presidential elections
b. Yes, in legislative elections
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:42:24 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:05:05 UTC
ME61 Which of the following information in reporting the results of opinion polls are required to be disclosed by law?
g. None
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:43:15 UTC
ME62 What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
b. 2-3 days
Comments: 72 hours.
Source: Election Law of BiH, 2001, Chapter 16 paragraph (6).
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:44:00 UTC
ME63 Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
f. Not applicable
Comments: No rules on this issue.
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:44:45 UTC
ME64 If exit polls are permitted, when can the results be disseminated via the media?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:45:08 UTC
ME65 When are the media, by law, allowed to report preliminary election results?
b. After all polls close, before official results are available
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:45:24 UTC
ME66 Are the media allowed to project/predict winners before the final results are available?
a. Yes
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:45:39 UTC
ME67 What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
b. A press officer
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:46:04 UTC
ME68 Have staff responsible for media relations received training for this work?
a. Yes
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:46:29 UTC
ME69 Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
b. Press releases
c. Press conferences/briefings
e. Web site
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:46:45 UTC
ME70 Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
b. No
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:46:57 UTC
ME71 Which of the following types of radio stations, provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Election Law of BIH, Article 16.9
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:15:31 UTC
ME72 Which of the following television stations provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
e. None
Source: Election Law of BIH, Article 16.9
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:19:53 UTC
ME73 Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide free print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
e. None
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:47:52 UTC
ME74 Which of the following types of radio stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: Suad Salkic Election Support Unit Cabinet of the Head of Mission OSCE Mission to BIH
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:19:53 UTC
ME75 Which of the following types of television stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: Suad Salkic Election Support Unit Cabinet of the Head of Mission OSCE Mission to BIH
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:19:53 UTC
ME76 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide paid broadcast time or print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: Suad Salkic Election Support Unit Cabinet of the Head of Mission OSCE Mission to BIH
Last updated: 2006-12-11 13:19:53 UTC
ME77 What steps does the EMB take to make sure that it is communicating its message to the media?
a. It consults the media about the usefulness of materials provided to them by the EMB.
d. It monitors the media coverage of its own activities.
Last updated: 2005-03-29 14:48:58 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)
b. Deposit requirement (specify amount)
f. Other
Comments: a) different number of signatures for different levels b) different amount for different levels f) Signed statement that the party will abide by the GFAP in BiH, and the Elec-tion Law. GFAP is The General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Initiated in Dayton on 21 November 1995 and signed in Paris on 14 December 1995).
Source: Election Law, Chapter 4.4, 4.8 and 4.16.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:51:01 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Source: Nada Hadzimehic, Elections Adviser, OSCE Misson to BiH Elections Department, Bosnia, nadah(a)izbori.ba
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:51:01 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
f. Registration
Comments: a: 18 years.
Source: Election Law, Article 1. Paragraph (4), Election Law, Article 4. Paragraph (1)-(11)
Last updated: Tue, 21 May 2002 15:52:38 GMT
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Source: Nada Hadzimehic, Elections Adviser, OSCE Misson to BiH Elections Department, Bosnia, nadah(a)izbori.ba
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:51:01 UTC
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
f. Registration
g. Nationality group
j. Other
Comments: a) 18 years. j) The head of the state is a presidential committee involving one representative of each 'Constituent People'.
Source: Election Law, Article 1. Paragraph (4), Election Law, Article 4. Paragraphs (1)-(11), Article 8. Paragraph (1)
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:51:01 UTC
PC06 What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
e. Offences against electoral law
f. Holding of military office
g. Holding of government office
k. Mental health problems
l. Multiple Citizenship
n. Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
o. Other
Comments: l: Only if Bosnia and Herzegovina is not the country of his/her permanent address. n: War criminals.
Source: Election Law, Article 1. Paragraph (4)-(8), Election Law, Article 18. Paragraph (8)-(9)
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:51:01 UTC
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
e. Offences against electoral law
f. Holding of military office
g. Holding of government office
k. Mental health problems
l. Multiple Citizenship
n. Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
p. Other
Comments: l: Only if Bosnia and Herzegovina is not the country of his/her permanent address. n: War criminals.
Source: Election Law, Article 1. Paragraph (4)-(8), Article 8. Paragraph (1), Article 18. Paragraph (8)-(9)
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:51:01 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Source: Election Law, Article 4. Paragraph (8)
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 17:50:30 GMT
PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
b. Deposit requirement (specify)
d. Other
Comments: a: 1500. b: 2500 USD. d: Signed statement that the party will abide by the GFAP - the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina - (initialled in Dayton on 21 November 1995 and signed in Paris on 14 December 1995)in BiH, and the Election Law.
Source: Election Law, Article 4. Paragraph (8)
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:51:01 UTC
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 17:53:57 GMT
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
b. Deposit requirement (specify)
d. Other
Comments: a: 1500. b: 2500. d: Signed statement that the party will abide by the GFAD - the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina - (Initialled in Dayton on 21 November 1995 and signed in Paris on 14 December 1995). in BiH, and the Election Law.
Source: Election Law, Article 4. Paragraph (8)
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:51:01 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect
Source: Election Law, Article 14-15.
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 19:12:53 GMT
PC13 If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
c. As related to the election period and between elections
Source: Law on Political Party Financing, BIH Official Gazette no. 22/00.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:51:01 UTC
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
a. Free media access
Source: Election Law, Article 15.
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 19:14:09 GMT
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
Comments: a: media access. b: financial funging
Source: Election Law, Article 14-15.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:51:01 UTC
PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
c. Unspecified
Source: Constitution,Election Law
Last updated: Tue, 21 May 2002 15:57:57 GMT
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
a. Yes
Comments: But, there is a limit to 8 average salaries that can be received as a donation from one person or organization.
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 19:15:43 GMT
PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
c. As related to the election period and between elections
Source: Constitution,Election Law
Last updated: Tue, 21 May 2002 15:58:47 GMT
PC19 Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
a. Public disclosure of party contributions received
b. Public disclosure of party expenditure
d. Ceilings on how much money a party can raise
e. Ceilings on party election expenses
h. Publication or public access to contribution and / or expenditure reports
Source: Election Law, Article 14-15.
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 19:16:29 GMT
PC20 Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
a. Public disclosure of candidate contributions received
b. Public disclosure of candidate expenditure
d. Ceilings on how much money a candidate can raise
e. Ceilings on candidate election expenses
h. Publication or public access to contribution and / or expenditure reports
Comments: This applies to independent candidates only.
Source: Election Law, Article 14-15.
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 19:16:51 GMT
Vote Counting
VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Single ballot (all registered parties listed)
e. Ability to vote for candidates within parties (personal vote)
g. Different ballots used in different constituencies
l. No photos or logos, only party and/or candidate names
n. Random listing (lottery)
p. Bilingual
Comments:
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:59:37 UTC
VC02 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
s. Not applicable
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 19:22:56 GMT
VC03 What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
d. Categorical (only possible to make one mark)
g. Different ballot used in different constituencies
l. No photos or logos, only party and/or candidate names
n. Random listing (lottery)
p. Bilingual
Comments: The Presidency of BiH consists of 3 members: one Bosniac, one Croat and one Serb member. Bosniac and Croat members are elected from the territory of the Federation, and the Serb member is elected from Republic of Srpska. All candidates for Bosniac and Croat member are listed on the same ballot, but each voter can vote for one member only.
Source: Election Law, Article 8.2, By-laws adopted by the CEC BIH related to the form of ballots.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:59:37 UTC
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Comments: Both "a" and "c". Absentee and By-Mail ballots are counted both in the Main Counting Center.
Source: Election Law, a: Article 5.22 and 5.23, c: Article 5.24 and 5.28
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:59:37 UTC
VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?
a. Separate ballots for different elections
b. Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box
c. Tally of voters who voted
d. Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters
e. Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused)
j. Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate
l. Counted by hand
m. Sorted by party list
p. Copies of results of the count are publicly posted at the counting site immediately on the completion of the count
q. Copies of results are provided to observers
Source: Election Law, Article 5. Paragraph (23)-(25)
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:59:37 UTC
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
c. District level
Comments: Results from polling stations are sent to Municipal Election Commission for consolidation on the municipal level. Thereafter the Municipial Election Commissions sends the results to the Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Source: Election Law, Article 5. Paragraph (26)
Last updated: Tue, 21 May 2002 16:05:47 GMT
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
d. National level
Source: Election Law, Article 5.32.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:59:37 UTC
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
a. Physically transported
c. By fax
Source: Source: Election Law, Article 5.26 and 5.27 and By-Laws adopted by the CEC BIH (Instruction on collection and publication of results)
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:59:37 UTC
VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
i. Not applicable
Last updated: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 08:55:05 GMT
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
a. No security measures
Comments: This should be definied in the Rules and Regulations, which are not adopted yet.
Source: Nada Hadzimehic, Elections Adviser, OSCE Misson to BiH Elections Department, Bosnia, nadah(a)izbori.ba
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:59:37 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
d. By request
e. Court order
f. Other
Comments: f: The Central Electoral Commission can order it on its on initiative, ex officio.
Source: Election Law, Article 5. Paragraph (30) and Paragraph (6)-(12)
Last updated: Thu, 16 May 2002 14:51:19 GMT
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
e. Not applicable
Source: Nada Hadzimehic, Elections Adviser, OSCE Misson to BiH Elections Department, Bosnia, nadah(a)izbori.ba
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:59:37 UTC
VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
a. Political parties
b. An individual candidate
c. Election officials
d. Domestic observers
e. International observers
f. Other
Comments: f: A group of 50 voters; the Central Electoral Commission on its own initiative.
Source: Election Law, Article 5. Paragraph (30) and Article 16. Paragraph (9)
Last updated: Thu, 16 May 2002 14:52:13 GMT
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
i. Other
Comments: Main Counting Center established by the CEC BIH..
Source: Article 5.24 and 5.28 (Absentee and By-Mail ballots are also counted both in the Main Counting Center).
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:59:37 UTC
VC15 Are preliminary results announced?
a. Yes
Source: Nada Hadzimehic, Elections Adviser, OSCE Misson to BiH Elections Department, Bosnia, nadah(a)izbori.ba
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:59:37 UTC
VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
a. hours: 12
Source: Nada Hadzimehic, Elections Adviser, OSCE Misson to BiH Elections Department, Bosnia, nadah(a)izbori.ba
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:59:37 UTC
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
c. Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
d. National Government
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
h. Political parties/ candidates
i. Media
Source: Suad Salkic Election Support Unit Cabinet of the Head of Mission OSCE Mission to BIH
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:49:28 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
a. Continuously
Source: Nada Hadzimehic, Elections Adviser, OSCE Misson to BiH Elections Department, Bosnia, nadah(a)izbori.ba
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:49:28 UTC
VE04 What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns
b. Media advertisement
d. Music and theater
g. Internet
Source: Nada Hadzimehic, Elections Adviser, OSCE Misson to BiH Elections Department, Bosnia, nadah(a)izbori.ba
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:49:28 UTC
VE05 What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns
b. Media advertisement
d. Music and theater
e. Public meetings
g. Internet
h. Handouts (printed material)
Source: Nada Hadzimehic, Elections Adviser, OSCE Misson to BiH Elections Department, Bosnia, nadah(a)izbori.ba
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:49:28 UTC
Voting Operations
VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
b. No
Source: Nada Hadzimehic, Elections Adviser, OSCE Misson to BiH Elections Department, Bosnia, nadah(a)izbori.ba
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:53:44 UTC
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
d. At specially designated polling stations
e. At mobile polling stations
f. By mail
i. By tendered ballot
Source: Election Law, Article 5. Paragraph (12), Article 5. Paragraph (21)-(22)
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 19:18:33 GMT
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
b. Citizens residing outside the country
c. Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
d. Members of the armed forces
e. Students
f. Diplomatic staff
Comments: d) Instruction of the Central Election Com-mission on the manner of voting for members of the BIH de-mining unit stationed in Iraq (ap-plicable only for the last 2006 GE).
Source: Election Law, Article 1.5, 3.15, 20.8.
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:53:44 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
e. By mail
Source: Election Law, Article 5. Paragraph (21)
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 19:19:20 GMT
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
a. No
Source: Nada Hadzimehic, Elections Adviser, OSCE Misson to BiH Elections Department, Bosnia, nadah(a)izbori.ba
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:53:44 UTC
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
f. Not applicable
Source: Nada Hadzimehic, Elections Adviser, OSCE Misson to BiH Elections Department, Bosnia, nadah(a)izbori.ba
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:53:44 UTC
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
g. Not applicable
Source: Nada Hadzimehic, Elections Adviser, OSCE Misson to BiH Elections Department, Bosnia, nadah(a)izbori.ba
Last updated: 2006-12-11 12:53:44 UTC
VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes
Source: Election Law, Article 5. Paragraph (2)
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 19:20:14 GMT
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes, the maximum capacity is: 1000
Source: Election Law, Article 5. Paragraph (2)
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 19:20:34 GMT
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: Election Law, Article 5. Paragraph (22)-(23)
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 08:37:57 GMT
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
a. The smallest polling station: 3
b. The largest polling station: 5
Source: Election Law, Article 2. Paragraph (19)
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 19:21:26 GMT
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Source: Election Law, Article 1. Paragraph (4)
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 17:31:17 GMT
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
Source: Election Law, Article 1. Paragraph (4)
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 17:31:46 GMT
VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
d. Mental disability
f. Multiple Citizenship
h. Other
Comments: f: Only if Bosnia and Herzegovina is not the country of his/her permanent address. h: War criminals.
Source: Election Law, Article 1. Paragraph (5)-(6), Article 18. Paragraph (8)-(9)
Last updated: Thu, 16 May 2002 13:17:03 GMT
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
c. Local Government Authority
Source: Election Law, Article 3.1
Last updated: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 15:28:42 GMT
VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?
b. Voters register
Source: Election Law, Article 3. Paragraph (1)
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 17:35:44 GMT
VR06 How frequently is the voters register updated?
a. Continuously
Source: Election Law, Article 3. Paragraph (1)-(2)
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 17:36:09 GMT
VR07 What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
d. Registration by mail
e. Appearance by voter at registration office
Comments: d: For those who are abroad.
Source: Election Law, Article 3. Paragraph (1)-(2), Article 3. Paragraph (13)
Last updated: Tue, 07 May 2002 17:37:10 GMT
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