Colombia
- 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: Municipal and Departamental Electoral Circumscriptions.
Source: CNE
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 16:09:23 GMT
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
e. Not applicable
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 16:11:56 GMT
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
b. Respecting natural barriers
c. Compactness of constituencies
e. Geographic size of district
Source: CNE
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 16:13:21 GMT
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
c. Number of registered voters
Source: CNE
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 16:14:32 GMT
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Elizabeth Cabrera Burgos
b. Job Title: Subdirectora
c. Organisation: Servicio Electoral de Chile
d. Contact Address. Esmeralda 611, Santiago, Chile
e. Telephone: 56+2+6334327
f. Facsimile: 56+2+6336323
g. Email: ecabrera@servel.cl
Last updated: 2005-05-26 19:03:18 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:
c. Citizens' initiative
e. Recall
Source: Art. 103 Constitución Política.
Last updated: 2005-05-26 19:34:03 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Art. 103 Constitución Política.
Last updated: 2005-05-26 19:30:53 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: - Art. 103 Constitución Política. - Art. 4° y 5° Ley 134 de 1994.
Last updated: 2005-05-26 21:13:20 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Constitución Política, art. 1° y 103.
Last updated: 2005-05-26 21:18:30 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Ley 134 de 1994.
Last updated: 2005-05-26 21:17:08 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: -Constitución Política. -Ley Estatutaria 741 de 2002, modificatoria de la Revocatoria del Mandato-ley 134 de 1994.
Last updated: 2005-05-26 14:34:07 UTC
DD08 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
d. Other
Last updated: 2005-05-26 21:23:00 UTC
DD09 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
d. Other
Last updated: 2005-05-26 14:40:18 UTC
DD10 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Ley 134 de 1994.(Ley Estatutaria de Mecanismos de Participación Ciudadana).
Last updated: 2005-05-26 14:43:57 UTC
DD11 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Ley 134 de 1994.
Last updated: 2005-05-26 14:53:52 UTC
DD12 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: - Constitución Política. - Ley Estatutaria 741 de 2002, modificatoria de la Revocatoria del Mandato-ley 134 de 1994.
Last updated: 2005-05-26 14:59:24 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
e. Recall Constitución Política de 1991
Source: Constitución Política de 1991.
Last updated: 2005-05-26 15:11:23 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
e. Recall mayo de 1994
Source: Ley 134 de 1994.
Last updated: 2005-05-26 15:18:05 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
b. Independent electoral commission
Last updated: 2005-05-26 16:41:38 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-05-25 16:26:20 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-05-25 16:26:44 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Last updated: 2005-05-26 16:44:05 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Last updated: 2005-05-26 21:55:02 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Last updated: 2005-05-26 21:49:03 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
b. Yes, in some regions/states/provinces
Last updated: 2005-06-23 19:59:02 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-24 20:55:51 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-24 20:56:47 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Last updated: 2005-06-24 20:59:57 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
b. Yes, in some municipalities/districts/communes
Last updated: 2005-06-24 21:06:56 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
b. Yes, in some municipalities/districts/communes
Last updated: 2005-06-24 21:11:02 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
j. Other (specify)
Source: Ley 136 de 1994.
Last updated: 2005-06-23 13:26:56 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
j. Other (specify)
Source: Ley 134 de 1994.
Last updated: 2005-06-23 13:36:45 UTC
DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
e. None
Last updated: 2005-06-23 13:48:44 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
e. Registered electors
f. Other (specify)
Source: Ley 134 de 1994.
Last updated: 2005-06-23 13:57:42 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-23 13:57:59 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
f. Other (specify who)
Last updated: 2005-06-23 14:03:46 UTC
DD34 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-23 14:04:04 UTC
DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
d. The full text of the proposal
Source: Ley 134 de 1994.
Last updated: 2005-06-23 14:09:55 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-23 14:11:27 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
e. Other (specify who)
Source: Ley 134 de 1994.
Last updated: 2005-06-23 14:14:48 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
d. Not applicable x
Last updated: 2005-06-23 14:43:25 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-23 14:45:19 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-23 14:55:07 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Legislative proposals
c. Other (specify)
Last updated: 2005-06-23 15:07:01 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Legislative proposals
c. Other (specify)
Last updated: 2005-06-24 22:06:35 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-23 15:07:58 UTC
DD57 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
f. Other (specify)
Last updated: 2005-06-23 15:08:27 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-23 15:08:56 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil
b. Full Address Ave. El Dorado, No. 46-20-CAN, Santafé de Bogotá, Colombia
c. Telephone +571 2202880
d. Facsimile -
e. Email info@registraduria.gov.co
f. Website Address www.registraduria.gov.co
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Dra. Almabeatriz Rengifo López
h. Information Officer Yuceire Moreno
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Español
Source: Consejo Nacional Electoral.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 14:13:27 GMT
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
Source: Código Electoral, art. 26
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:57:01 GMT
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
f. Other
Comments: It is an organism with autonomy and independence.
Source: CNE
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 15:00:46 GMT
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
c. The legislature
Source: CNE
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 16:00:58 GMT
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
g. Other
Comments: g. It corresponds to an agency of control called Contraloría General de la República.
Source: CNE
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 15:03:51 GMT
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
d. Other
Comments: d) Is permanent, the members are elected for a term of 4 years.
Source: Constitución, art. 264 Código Electoralm art. 16
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 15:14:05 GMT
EM07 The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
g. Other
Comments: g. Its appointment is done on the part of the same agency.
Source: CNE
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 15:06:54 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: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 16:09:17 GMT
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: 11.249.734
Comments: Registered voters, may 2002.
Source: Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil, pág. web. CNE
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 15:09:02 GMT
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
b. Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: The President of the Republic will be elected for a period of four years by one-half plus one of the ballots which, by secret and direct ballot, the citizens will cast on the date and following the procedures determined by the law. If no candidate should secure the said majority, a runoff election will be held three weeks later when only those two candidates who received the most votes in the first round of balloting will participate. The candidate with the larger number of votes will be declared President.
Source: Constitución, art. 189 y 190.
Last updated: 2004-07-14 13:29:00 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
a. Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Source: Constitución, art. 190.
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 13:38:20 GMT
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Source: Constitución. art. 115 y 188.
Last updated: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 14:09:14 GMT
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
b. Two chambers
Source: Constitución, art. 114
Last updated: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 15:20:09 GMT
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
a. Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: The House of Representatives is elected from 32 multimember constituencies, three special constituencies for ethnic minorities, and one special constituency for Colombians living abroad, all under PR and applying the same Hare quota to the respective lists in each constituency.
Source: Electoral Studies, 2003, no.4, volume 22, page 786.
Last updated: 2004-07-13 15:21:52 UTC
ES06 What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
a. Plurality (FPTP)
Source: CNE.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:31:35 GMT
ES07 If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
e. Hare
Comments: The House of Representatives is elected from 32 multimember constituencies, three special constituencies for ethnic minorities, and one special constituency for Colombians living abroad, all under PR and applying the same Hare quota to the respective lists in each constituency.
Source: Electoral Studies, 2003, no.4, volume 22, page 786.
Last updated: 2004-07-13 15:25:34 UTC
ES08 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
c. Regional/provincial level
Comments: Territorials Circumscriptions and Special Circumscriptions.
Source: Constitución, art. 176
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 13:46:22 GMT
ES09 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
a. National level
Comments: 100 members chosen in National Circumscription and 2 members chosen in Special Circumscrption.
Source: Constitución, art. 171
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 20:46:56 GMT
ES10 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
a. Yes
Comments: A Special Circumscription (5 seats) for indigenous communities and other groups.
Source: Constitución, art. 176
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 20:48:33 GMT
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
a. Nationality or ethnic groups - proportion of total seats (%) 4%
Comments: Indigenous communities and other groups, 5 seats are reserved.
Source: Constitución, art. 176
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 13:55:45 GMT
ES12 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
a. Yes
Comments: 1 Special National Circumscription (2 seats) for Indeginous communities.
Source: Constitución, art. 171
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 20:49:34 GMT
ES13 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:
a. Nationality or ethnic groups - proportion of total seats (%) 2%
Comments: 1 Special National Circumscription (2 seats) for indigenous communities.
Source: Constitución, art. 171
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 20:50:09 GMT
ES14 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Source: CNE
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:20:02 GMT
ES15 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
a. No minimum
Comments: In 2006, this situation is going to change.
Source: CNE
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:21:51 GMT
ES16 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Source: CNE
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:22:46 GMT
ES17 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
a. No minimum
Comments: In 2006, this situation is going to change.
Source: CNE
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:23:46 GMT
ES18 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
a. At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: 4 year terms.
Source: Constitución, Art. 132
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:07:05 GMT
ES19 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
a. At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: 4 year terms.
Source: Constitución, art. 132
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:07:43 GMT
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
Comments: The Electoral Code establishes the general norms for the exercise of the political rights of the citizen, having like source the Constitution.
Source: Decreto 2241 de 15 julio 1986 Código Electoral.
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:10:52 GMT
LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
c. January 1980- December1989
Comments: The Electoral Code of 1986, includes modifications of law 62/1988.
Source: Código Electoral 1986.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:33:43 GMT
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
Comments:
Source: Código Electoral, art. 1 CNE.
Last updated: 2006-11-21 18:21:04 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Comments: Art. 258 "The vote is a right and to have civic." Law 403/1997, establishes stimuli for the voters, since the vote considers a positive attitude of support to the democratic institutions.
Source: Constitución, art. 258; Ley N 403 de 1997, art. 1
Last updated: 2006-11-21 18:21:04 UTC
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?
a. National elections are not held on the same day as regional or local elections
Source: Constitución, art. 262
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:22:30 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?
a. Presidential elections are not held on the same day as national legislative elections
Source: Constitución, art. 262
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:23:32 GMT
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
b. EMB
Comments: Consejo Nacional Electoral and its delegates.
Source: Constitución, art. 264 y 265 Código Electoral, art. 92
Last updated: 2006-11-21 18:21:04 UTC
LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
g. Other
Comments: Consejo Electoral designated by the Consejo de Estado.
Source: CNE
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:37:55 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
e. Other
Comments: Empowered and electoral witnesses.
Source: Código Electoral, art. 192
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:27:27 GMT
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Elizabeth Cabrera Burgos
b. Job Title: Subdirectora
c. Organisation: Servicio Electoral de Chile
d. Contact Address: Esmeralda 611, Santiago, Chile
e. Telephone: 56+02+6334327
f. Facsimile: 56+02+6336323
g. Email: ecabrera@servel.cl
Last updated: 2005-01-24 15:27:59 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Last updated: 2007-01-16 13:36:13 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)
Last updated: 2007-01-16 13:36:13 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: 2007-01-16 13:36:13 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2007-01-16 13:36:13 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
Last updated: 2007-01-16 13:36:13 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
g. Other (specify)
Comments: 60 per cent of broadcast spaces are allocated according to the representation in the Chamber of Deputies; the other 40 per cent are equally allocated.
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2007-01-16 13:36:13 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) X
Comments: The exact amount is unknown. Both the amount of money that can be spent on broadcast advertisement and the amount of time that can be bought is regulated.
Source: International IDEA research, February 2007
Last updated: 2007-02-13 13:43:11 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Last updated: 2007-01-16 13:36:13 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
Last updated: 2007-01-16 13:36:13 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
Last updated: 2007-01-16 13:36:13 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
Last updated: 2007-01-16 13:36:13 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
f. Other
Comments: Only to have legal personality
Source: Ley 130 de 1994, art. 9
Last updated: 2006-11-15 10:50:00 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
f. Other
Comments: To have legal personality.
Source: Ley 130 de 1994, art. 9
Last updated: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 18:54:24 GMT
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
j. Other
Comments: a. 25 years b. Colombian citizenship at birth j. citizens of "good standing"
Source: Constitución, art. 177
Last updated: 2006-11-15 10:50:00 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
c. Country of birth
Comments: a. 30 years b. Colombian citizenship at birth
Source: Constitución art. 172
Last updated: 2006-11-15 10:50:00 UTC
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
Source: Constitución art. 191
Last updated: 2006-04-13 17:49:22 UTC
PC06 What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
f. Holding of military office
g. Holding of government office
o. Other
Comments: O. - public officials and their relatives - certain public employees (in preceding 12 months) - government contractors
Source: Constitución, art. 179
Last updated: 2006-11-15 10:50:00 UTC
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
f. Holding of military office
g. Holding of government office
p. Other
Comments: O. - public officials and their relatives - certain public employees (in preceding 12 months) - government contractors
Source: Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE)
Last updated: 2006-11-15 10:50:00 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: The social movements and significant groups of citizens can register candidates.
Source: Constitución, art. 108
Last updated: 2006-11-15 10:50:00 UTC
PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
d. Other
Source: Ley 130 de 1994, art. 9
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 15:52:37 GMT
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
d. Other
Comments: a. 20% of the division of voters by the number of positions to provide. d. Policy of seriousness of the candidacy by the quantity that fixes the Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE).
Source: Ley 130 de 1994, art. 9
Last updated: 2006-11-15 10:50:00 UTC
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
d. Other
Comments: a. 20% of voters. d. Policy of seriousness of the candidacy by the quantity that fixes the Consejo Nacional Electoral.
Source: Ley 130 de 1994, art. 9
Last updated: 2006-11-15 10:50:00 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect
Source: Ley 130 de 1994, art. 12,13 y 14. International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2006-11-15 10:50:00 UTC
PC13 If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
c. As related to the election period and between elections
Comments: c. Financing of operation and financing of campaign.
Source: Ley 130 de 1994, art. 12 y 13.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 15:59:12 GMT
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
e. Not Applicable
Source: Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE)
Last updated: 2006-04-13 17:49:22 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
c. Based on current legislative representation
Comments: A Bottom exists that is distributed: 10% of the Bottom in equal parts between political parties and movements. 50% according to the number of curules obtained. 10% (sic) 30% political contribution to activities made by parties and movements.
Source: Ley 130 de 1994, art. 12.
Last updated: 2006-11-15 10:50:00 UTC
PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
a. General party administration
b. Election campaign activities
Source: Ley N 130 de 1994, art. 12 y 13.
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 19:18:55 GMT
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
a. Yes
Source: CNE
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 19:18:07 GMT
PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
a. As related to the election period only
Source: Ley 130 de 1994, art. 16 y 17.
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 19:20:56 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: Constitución, art. 109 Ley 130 de 1994, art. 18 Estatuto Básico de Partidos y Movimientos Políticos.
Last updated: 2006-11-15 10:50:00 UTC
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
Source: Código Electoral, art. 13, 14, 15 y 19.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 18:46:40 GMT
Vote Counting
VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Single ballot (all registered parties listed)
f. Same ballot papers used nationwide
i. Party symbols in black and white
k. Candidate photos in black and white
n. Random listing (lottery)
Source: Constitución, art. 258. Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE)
Last updated: 2006-04-13 17:51:03 UTC
VC02 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
a. Single ballot (all registered parties listed)
f. Same ballot papers used nationwide
i. Party symbols in black and white
k. Candidate photos in black and white
n. Random listing (lottery)
Source: Constitución, art. 258 Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE)
Last updated: 2006-04-13 17:51:03 UTC
VC03 What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
a. Single ballot (all registered parties/candidates listed)
f. Same ballot papers used nation-wide
h. Party symbols in color
j. Candidate photos in color
n. Random listing (lottery)
Source: Constitución, art. 258 Código Electoral, art. 124.
Last updated: 2006-04-13 17:51:03 UTC
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: Código Electoral, art. 135
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 20:05:15 GMT
VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?
a. Separate ballots for different elections
b. Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box
d. Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters
e. Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused)
f. Each ballot paper held up for public scrutiny, with name of party/candidate called out loud
j. Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate
l. Counted by hand
m. Sorted by party list
Source: Código Electoral, art. 134 al 143
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 20:41:01 GMT
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
d. Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
e. National level
Comments: d) At Municipal and Departamental level.
Source: Código Electoral, art. 144
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 20:57:04 GMT
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
b. District level
c. Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
d. National level
Source: CNE
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 20:58:06 GMT
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
a. Physically transported
c. By fax
Source: Código Electoral, art. 143, 155 y 156
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 21:00:50 GMT
VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
f. Certificate of result
Source: Código Electoral, art. 143
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 21:01:19 GMT
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
b. Tamper proof bags
c. Signatures on sealed envelopes
e. Accompanied by election officials
g. Accompanied by military personnel
h. Accompanied by police or other security personnel
Source: Código Electoral, art. 143 y 144.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 21:08:21 GMT
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
d. By request
e. Court order
Comments: The Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) will be able to verify the scrutinies before the existence of arithmetical errors and when the minutes of scrutinies do not coincide.
Source: Código Electoral, art. 189
Last updated: 2006-04-13 17:51:03 UTC
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
e. Not applicable
Source: Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE)
Last updated: 2006-04-13 17:51:03 UTC
VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
a. Political parties
b. An individual candidate
c. Election officials
f. Other
Comments: f) Electoral witnesses.
Source: Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE)
Last updated: 2006-04-13 17:51:03 UTC
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
a. National Election Management body
b. Regional Election Management body
c. Local Election Management body
Source: Código Electoral, art. 189
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 21:14:10 GMT
VC15 Are preliminary results announced?
a. Yes
Source: Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE)
Last updated: 2006-04-13 17:51:03 UTC
VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
a. hours: Hours, it depends on the type of scrutiny.
Comments: It depends on the type of scrutiny that treats itself.
Source: Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE)
Last updated: 2006-04-13 17:51:03 UTC
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
a. National Electoral Management Body
b. Regional Electoral Management Bodies
c. Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
d. National Government
e. Regional Governments
f. Local Governments
Source: CNE
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 19:08:54 GMT
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Source: CNE
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 19:09:55 GMT
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
Source: CNE
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 19:11:08 GMT
VE04 What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
b. Media advertisement
c. Simulation exercises
Source: CNE
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 19:11:55 GMT
Voting Operations
VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
a. Yes
Source: CNE
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 19:50:20 GMT
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Source: Código Electoral, 1985. Art. 15
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 18:55:14 GMT
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
b. Citizens residing outside the country
f. Diplomatic staff
Comments: b) In Presidential election and election of Senate the residents in other countries can vote.
Source: Constitución, art. 171 Código Electoral, art. 116
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 19:37:07 GMT
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
a. Embassies
b. Consulates
f. Other
Comments: f. Other places that are authorized by the government.
Source: Código Electoral, art. 116
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 19:37:42 GMT
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
a. No
Source: CNE
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 19:42:25 GMT
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
f. Not applicable
Source: CNE
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 19:53:32 GMT
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
g. Not applicable
Source: CNE
Last updated: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 19:54:02 GMT
VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes
Comments: 300 voters.
Source: CNE
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 19:17:04 GMT
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes, the maximum capacity is: 300 voters.
Comments: Registraduría Nacional, previous favorable concept of the Consejo Nacional Electoral, will fix the number of citizens who will be able to support in the differents tables from voting.
Source: Código Electoral, art. 85.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 19:37:24 GMT
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: Constitución, art. 258 Código Electoral, art. 114, 123 y 125
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 19:37:58 GMT
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
a. The smallest polling station: Na
b. The largest polling station: 6
Source: CNE
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 19:42:21 GMT
VO13 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the presiding polling officer for the most recent national elections?
Comments: There is not established inside the legislation a certain quantity of hours of training for these officials.
Source: CNE
Last updated: Fri, 07 Nov 2003 19:14:18 GMT
VO14 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the other polling officials for the most recent national elections?
Comments: There is not established inside the legislation a certain quantity of hours of training for these officials.
Source: CNE
Last updated: Fri, 07 Nov 2003 19:16:04 GMT
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Source: Constitución, art. 96 Código Electoral, art. 3
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 15:42:16 GMT
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
e. Other
Comments: e. other: full posession of civil and political rights.
Source: Código Electoral, art. 4
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 16:18:11 GMT
VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
a. Criminal Incarceration
b. Previous Conviction
e. Military Service
h. Other
Comments: e. "members of the armed forces on active duty" h. other: police
Source: Constitución, art. 98 y 219 Código Electoral, art. 3 y 86 IPU
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 15:58:07 GMT
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil.
Source: Código Electoral, art. 26
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 16:20:19 GMT
VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?
b. Voters register
Source: Código Electoral, art. 78
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 16:23:23 GMT
VR06 How frequently is the voters register updated?
a. Continuously
Source: Código Electoral, art. 69, 70 y 71.
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 16:25:55 GMT
VR07 What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
a. Links to national population records
b. Links to police records of residence
Source: Código Electoral, art. 69 y 70.
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 16:31:43 GMT
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