Guyana
- 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
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:21:26 UTC
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
a. The legislature (national/subnational)
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:21:42 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
h. Not applicable
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:22:04 UTC
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
g. Not applicable
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:26:01 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Guyana Elections Commission
b. Full Address 41 High Street, Kingston, Georgetown.
c. Telephone 225 - 0277 - 9 / 225 - 9133
d. Facsimile 226 - 0924
e. Email elections(a)sdnp.gy
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Dr. S. Surujbally
h. Information Officer Mr. Vishnu Persaud
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections English
Source: Dr.Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:02:40 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:02:53 UTC
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
c. The legislature
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:03:09 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
d. A national government department
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:03:34 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
d. A national government department
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:18:45 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
c. For an unspecified period
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:18:59 UTC
EM07 The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
d. Presidential/ Prime Minister appointment
Comments: The combined opposition forces in Parliament via the leader of the opposition, submits to the President a list of six names not unacceptable to the President. From this list, the President, appoints the Chairman of the Elections Commission.
Source: Constitution Amendment Act No. 2 of 2000, section 3.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:20:23 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
b. Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: Head of State is Head of Government and is elected in general elections by a simple majority.
Source: Constitution, art 91.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:14:02 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
d. Leader of the party which forms the government becomes Head of Government
Source: Constitution, articles 60(2), 91 and 177(1)(2).
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:16:11 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Source: Constitution, art. 51.
Last updated: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 12:28:59 GMT
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
a. One chamber
Source: Constitution, art 51.
Last updated: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 12:30:16 GMT
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
g. List Proportional Representation
Source: Constitution, art 60.
Last updated: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 12:34:23 GMT
ES06 What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
k. The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Source: Constitution, art. 51.
Last updated: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 12:45:01 GMT
ES07 If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
c. Largest Remainder Method (Quota)
Source: Constitution (Amendment) Act No 2 of 2000. Election Laws (Amendment) Act No 15 of 2000.
Last updated: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 12:48:47 GMT
ES08 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
a. National level
c. Regional/provincial level
Comments: The legislature has a total of sixty-five (65) members. Twenty-five (25) are elected from geographical constituencies and forty (40) are awarded on the basis of Block Votes secured using the LR-HARE Formula
Source: Election Law (Amendment) Act No. 15 of 2000, section 11 and 12.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:18:47 UTC
ES09 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
d. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Constitution, art. 51.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:19:48 UTC
ES10 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
a. Yes
Comments: Gender - Women.
Source: Election Law (Amendment) Act no. 15 of 2002, section 11 B(5).
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:20:16 UTC
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
b. Women - proportion of total seats (%) X
Comments: The law provides for each party's national top-up lists to have a minimum of one-third females of the total number of persons on that list.
Source: Election Law (Amendment) Act No. 15 of 2000, section 11 B(5) and (6).
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:21:25 UTC
ES12 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
c. The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Source: Constitution, art. 51.
Last updated: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 13:09:11 GMT
ES13 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:
e. Not applicable X
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Constitution, art. 51.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:21:52 UTC
ES14 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Comments: Seats are awarded on the basis of an electoral quota. The total number of valid votes cast divided by the number of seats contested will determine seats allocation.
Source: Election Law (Amendment) Act No. 15 of 2000.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:22:19 UTC
ES15 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Constitution, art. 51.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:22:34 UTC
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: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:22:55 UTC
ES17 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Constitution, art. 51.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:23:11 UTC
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)
b. Elections can be called at any time (specify by whom)
c. On a fixed day of the week (specify day, specify if holiday)
Comments: a) Five years. b) Monday. c) President by proclamation.
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:23:38 UTC
ES19 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
e. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Constitution, art. 51.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:26:15 UTC
ES20 Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
a. Voting takes place on one day
Comments: The law allows for voting to take place on one day, between the hours of 6 a.m and 6 p.m.
Source: Representation of the People Act, art. 103, section 66.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:48:41 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
a. Part of Constitution
Source: Constitution, articles 59-64.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:49:54 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 laws are basically the same with some amendments over the years.
Source: Constitution (1980) with amendments incorporated.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:51:53 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Source: Constitution (1980).
Last updated: 2004-09-03 08:52:14 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy; International IDEA Voter Turnout Website (http://www.idea.int/vt/)
Last updated: 2006-11-21 19:10:00 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?
c. National elections are held on the same day as regional elections only
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2006-11-21 19:10:00 UTC
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
Comments: The law requires this to be so.
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2006-11-21 19:10:00 UTC
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
a. Judiciary
Source: Constitution, article 64.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:00:53 UTC
LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
h. Not applicable
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2006-11-21 19:10:00 UTC
LF09 Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
a. Candidates
b. Parties
c. Voters
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2006-11-21 19:10:00 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Vishnu Persaud
c. Organisation: Guyana Elections Commission
d. Contact Address: 41, High & Cowan Streets, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana
e. Telephone: 00 592 225 0277/8
f. Facsimile: 00 592 260 924
g. Email: gecomfeedback@webworksgy.com
Last updated: 2006-12-11 07:27:32 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 07:23:56 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: 2006-12-11 07:23:56 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 07:23:56 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 07:23:56 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 07:23:56 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
h. Not applicable
Comments: There are no set criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties. It is the consideration of individual media houses to determine how much free time, if at all, would be allocated to political parties.
Source: Vishnu Persaud, Guyana Elections Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-11 07:23:56 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising X
Comments: The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising
Source: Vishnu Persaud, Guyana Elections Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-11 07:24:33 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 07:23:56 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 07:23:56 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 07:23:56 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: 2006-12-11 07:23:56 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
c. No
Source: Vishnu Persaud, Guyana Elections Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-11 07:25:01 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
Last updated: 2006-12-11 07:23:56 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: No provisions in law regarding the registration of political parties in order to participate in an election.
Source: IFE 2006.
Last updated: 2006-05-31 17:26:08 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Constitution, art 51.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 10:09:46 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
c. Country of birth
d. Residence
f. Registration
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2006-11-20 13:59:57 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Constitution, art 51.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 11:45:12 UTC
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
c. Country of birth
d. Residence
e. Citizenship of parents
f. Registration
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2006-11-20 13:59:57 UTC
PC06 What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
b. Detention
c. Criminal record
d. Naturalization
e. Offences against electoral law
f. Holding of military office
g. Holding of government office
h. Bankruptcy or Insolvency
i. Unpaid debt
j. Physical health problems
k. Mental health problems
l. Multiple Citizenship
Source: Constitution, section 155.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 11:46:08 UTC
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
b. Detention
c. Criminal record
d. Naturalization
e. Offences against electoral law
f. Holding of military office
g. Holding of government office
h. Bankruptcy or insolvency
i. Unpaid debt
j. Physical health problems
k. Mental health problems
l. Multiple Citizenship
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 11:46:24 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
a. Neither in presidential nor legislative elections
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 11:46:38 UTC
PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2006-11-20 13:59:57 UTC
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Constitution, art 51.
Last updated: 2004-09-03 11:51:09 UTC
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
e. Not Applicable
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2006-11-20 13:59:57 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
c. Indirect
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2006-11-20 13:59:57 UTC
PC13 If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
d. Not Applicable
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2006-11-20 13:59:57 UTC
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
e. Not Applicable
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 11:54:14 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
c. Based on current legislative representation
d. Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
Comments: c and d) applies only to free media access.
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2006-11-20 13:59:57 UTC
PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
e. Not Applicable
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 11:54:51 UTC
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
a. Yes
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 11:55:14 UTC
PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
c. As related to the election period and between elections
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 11:55:33 UTC
PC19 Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
j. Not applicable
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 11:55:48 UTC
Vote Counting
VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Single ballot (all registered parties listed)
d. Categorical (only one mark allowed)
g. Different ballots used in different constituencies
i. Party symbols in black and white
m. Organized alphabetically
o. Ballots signed or otherwise authenticated by polling station official
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 11:57:00 UTC
VC02 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
s. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 11:58:20 UTC
VC03 What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
a. Single ballot (all registered parties/candidates listed)
d. Categorical (only possible to make one mark)
f. Same ballot papers used nation-wide
i. Party symbols in black or white
m. Organized alphabetically
o. Ballots signed or otherwise authenticated by polling station officials
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 11:58:52 UTC
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 11:59:22 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)
f. Each ballot paper held up for public scrutiny, with name of party/candidate called out loud
g. Single tallying as voters are being called out
h. Double tallying as voters are being called out
i. Tallying by party representative and/or observers as votes are being called out
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
r. Observers and party agents are permitted to take their own copies of the results
s. Copies of results are provided to party agents
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:54:09 UTC
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
b. Sub-district level
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 12:05:02 UTC
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
d. National level
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 12:05:28 UTC
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
a. Physically transported
b. By telephone
c. By fax
d. Telex/Telegraph
e. Radio
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:54:09 UTC
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
c. Signatures on sealed envelopes
e. Accompanied by election officials
f. Accompanied by party representatives
g. Accompanied by military personnel
h. Accompanied by police or other security personnel
i. Accompanied by observers
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 12:18:25 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
d. By request
e. Court order
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 12:18:42 UTC
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
e. Not applicable
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 12:18:55 UTC
VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
a. Political parties
b. An individual candidate
c. Election officials
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 12:19:11 UTC
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
a. National Election Management body
b. Regional Election Management body
c. Local Election Management body
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 12:20:02 UTC
VC15 Are preliminary results announced?
a. Yes
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 12:20:15 UTC
VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
a. hours: 8
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2006-04-12 22:54:09 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
f. Local Governments
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
h. Political parties/ candidates
i. Media
j. Religious Institutions
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:26:51 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:27:04 UTC
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
a. No
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:27:16 UTC
VE04 What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns
b. Media advertisement
c. Simulation exercises
d. Music and theater
e. Public meetings
f. Mail-outs
h. Other
Comments: h.) Phamplets, workshops for special groups, eg. youths.
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:28:02 UTC
VE05 What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns
b. Media advertisement
c. Simulation exercises
d. Music and theater
e. Public meetings
f. Mail-outs
g. Internet
h. Handouts (printed material)
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:28:35 UTC
VE06 Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
a. Disabled
b. Young people/ first time voters
c. Women
e. Indigenous groups
f. Illiterates
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:28:49 UTC
Voting Operations
VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
a. Yes
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:50:24 UTC
VO03 Where can electors vote?
e. At mobile polling stations
h. By proxy
i. By tendered ballot
Comments: e) Only in areas of extremely low population density and which are cut off from regular traffic. h) In special cases eg, hospitalisation. i) If someone arrives to vote only to find that for whatever reason someone else has voted already in that name. Such votes are not counted.
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:51:22 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
f. Diplomatic staff
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:52:54 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
a. Embassies
b. Consulates
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:53:26 UTC
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
b. Yes
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 10:04:02 UTC
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
a. At special advance polling centers
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 10:04:16 UTC
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
f. Other
Comments: f.) Only the disciplined services.
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 10:04:30 UTC
VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 10:05:14 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes, the maximum capacity is: 350 - 450
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 10:05:58 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 10:06:17 UTC
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
a. The smallest polling station: 5
b. The largest polling station: 5
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 10:06:33 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:29:12 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
b. Period of Residence
c. Citizenship of Parents
d. Naturalization
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:29:25 UTC
VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
a. Criminal Incarceration
c. Detention
d. Mental disability
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:29:38 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:30:08 UTC
VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?
b. Voters register
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:31:16 UTC
VR06 How frequently is the voters register updated?
c. Periodically (or before each election)
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:31:28 UTC
VR07 What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
e. Appearance by voter at registration office
h. Mobile election registrar
Source: Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
Last updated: 2004-09-03 09:31:41 UTC
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