Mali
- 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: Les circonscriptions électorales ne sont pas découpées pour les besoins des élections.
Source: article 1 de la loi 02- 010 du 05 Mars 2002 portant loi organique... Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 09:06:55 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
a. "Equality" of population
Comments: La population est un critère mais sans base égalitaire.La repartition se fait comme il suit: 60000 habitants = 1 siège / 40000 à 60000 hbts = 1 siège / moins de 40000 hbts = 1 siège
Source: article 1 de la loi nÁ 02 - 010 du 05 Mars 2002. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 09:06:55 UTC
BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
a. Legislature (specify chamber)
Comments: The responsible body is the National Assembly (Chamber 1)
Source: Article 70 de la Constitution. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 09:06:55 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Zongo Anatole Thierry
b. Job Title: Consultant
c. Organisation: Free lance
e. Telephone: 00226 50 38 66 86 ou 00226 70 22 59 360
g. Email: zongo_th@yahoo.fr
Comments: Legal sources added by Hanna Berheim, Research Assistant, International IDEA, in December 2006
Last updated: 2006-12-30 14:17:31 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:
a. Mandatory referendum
b. Optional referendum
Comments: C:26 "The Sovereignty of the nation belongs entirely to the People, who shall exercise it through their representatives or by vote of referendum." C:41 "The President of the Republic, by proposal of the Cabinet, during the duration of its sessions or by proposal of the National Assembly, after the opinion of the Constitutional Court is published in the Official Journal, may place under referendum any and all questions of national interest, any law related to the organization of public powers, consisting of an approval of an accord of union or an authorization of a treaty which, without being unconstitutional, would have effect on the function of the Institutions. When the referendum has concluded that the proposal is to be adopted, the President of the Republic shall promulgate it in the manner prescribed in Article 40." C:86 "The Constitutional Court must decide on - [...] the regularity of presidential and legislative elections and the operations for referendums of which it shall declare the results." C:118 [...] "A project or proposal of revision must be voted-in by the National Assembly with a majority of the two tiers of its members. A revision is only definite after being approved by referendum." C:120 "The present Constitution must be put to referendum. In the event that it is welcomed by a majority of the votes cast, the President of the Committee of Transition for the Good of the People shall proceed with promulgation within the conditions established by the present Constitution."
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Mali, art. 26, 41, 86, 118 and 120
Last updated: 2006-12-30 14:24:31 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Comments: C:118 [...] "A project or proposal of revision must be voted-in by the National Assembly with a majority of the two tiers of its members. A revision is only definite after being approved by referendum." C:120 "The present Constitution must be put to referendum. In the event that it is welcomed by a majority of the votes cast, the President of the Committee of Transition for the Good of the People shall proceed with promulgation within the conditions established by the present Constitution."
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Mali, art. 118 and 120
Last updated: 2006-12-30 14:24:31 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Comments: C:41 "The President of the Republic, by proposal of the Cabinet, during the duration of its sessions or by proposal of the National Assembly, after the opinion of the Constitutional Court is published in the Official Journal, may place under referendum any and all questions of national interest, any law related to the organization of public powers, consisting of an approval of an accord of union or an authorization of a treaty which, without being unconstitutional, would have effect on the function of the Institutions. When the referendum has concluded that the proposal is to be adopted, the President of the Republic shall promulgate it in the manner prescribed in Article 40."
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Mali, art. 41
Last updated: 2006-12-30 14:22:44 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-03 17:52:32 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:00:06 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Article 79 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:04:03 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.
a. Constitutional
Source: Articles 118 et 120 de la Constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:08:55 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.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:10:00 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.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:11:22 UTC
DD100 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
b. Ban on payment per signature
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:48:41 UTC
DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
f. Not applicable
Source: Article 36 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:49:43 UTC
DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
a. All signatures checked
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:50:49 UTC
DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
a. All signatures checked
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:51:44 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 36 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:52:40 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:54:05 UTC
DD106 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:55:11 UTC
DD107 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:55:58 UTC
DD108 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
g. Not applicable
Source: Article 36 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:57:03 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
a. Information booklets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
Source: Selon MOnsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:58:07 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.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:12:23 UTC
DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
a. Information booklets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:58:57 UTC
DD111 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
i. Not applicable
Source: Article 36 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:59:49 UTC
DD112 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
a. Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups
e. Disclosure requirements
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 18:18:31 UTC
DD113 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
a. Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups
e. Disclosure requirements
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 12:02:23 UTC
DD114 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
e. Disclosure requirements
Source: Article 36 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 12:03:21 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
c. Not applicable
Source: Article 118 , 119 120 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 12:04:51 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
c. Not applicable
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 12:05:48 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Source: Article 36 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 12:06:31 UTC
DD118 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. Single designated campaign organisation for each side
b. Selected campaign organisations
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 12:07:54 UTC
DD119 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. Single designated campaign organisation for each side
b. Selected campaign organisations
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 12:08:38 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
Source: Article 79 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:14:11 UTC
DD120 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Source: Article 36 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 12:09:17 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
b. Free media access
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 12:10:16 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. None
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 12:10:58 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. None
g. Not applicable
Source: Selon l'article 36 78,de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 12:12:54 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
a. Aucune
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar kamian du CSC et article 36 et 78 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 12:15:15 UTC
DD125 Is the government permitted to campaign either in favour of or against any specific outcome to a referendum, initiatives or recall vote?
a. Yes
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 12:16:20 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
a. A
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2006-12-30 14:15:37 UTC
DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
a. Signatories must be registered
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 18:22:56 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
Last updated: 2006-12-30 14:15:37 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 25 fevrier 1992
e. Recall 25 fevrier 1992
Source: Constitution du 12 janvier 1192
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:19:45 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
a. Government (specify department)
b. Independent electoral commission
c. President
d. Legislature
Source: Constitution du 25 fevrier 1992 et loi N°00-58 du 30 août 2000 portant code électoral
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:22:43 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
b. No
Source: Constitution, code électoral et Monsieur Omar kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:24:28 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Constitution article 118
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:25:44 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:26:13 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:26:43 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:27:21 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:28:35 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:29:10 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:29:38 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:30:21 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:31:07 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:32:29 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
d. National sovereignity, national self-determination
Comments: C:120 "The present Constitution must be put to referendum. In the event that it is welcomed by a majority of the votes cast, the President of the Committee of Transition for the Good of the People shall proceed with promulgation within the conditions established by the present Constitution."
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Mali, art. 120
Last updated: 2006-12-30 14:20:43 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
b. Adoption of international treaties
f. Devolution
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
i. Other public policy issues
Source: selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:35:40 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
e. Conflict between constitutional organs
g. Civil service
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:36:58 UTC
DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
e. None
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:38:00 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
c. President
d. Legislative majority
Source: Article 41 de la Constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:40:41 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
c. President
d. Legislature
Source: Article 41 de la Constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:42:51 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:43:17 UTC
DD34 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
a. The title of the proposal
b. The numbers of the articles or paragraphs of the legal instruments to which changes are proposed
c. An explanatory text
d. The full text of the proposal
Source: selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:44:27 UTC
DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:44:59 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-03 18:46:12 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 09:41:40 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum Majorité des suffrages exprimés
Source: Titre XVII, article 120 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 09:44:44 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum majorité des suffrages exprimés
Source: selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 09:46:08 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
a. Simple majority (>50%)
Source: Titre XVII, article 120 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 09:48:10 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
a. Simple majority (>50%)
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 09:49:41 UTC
DD42 In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election?
Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
a. Citizenship
b. Residence
d. Overseas voting
Source: Code électoral articles 125 et 126 et Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 09:53:45 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
a. Always
Source: Titre XVII et article 122 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 09:55:31 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
a. Always
Source: Titre XVII, article 122 de la constittution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 09:56:29 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
b. Legislative proposals
Source: articles 26,118, 120, 121 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:01:15 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
b. Legislative proposals
Source: Artilces 75,118 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:06:04 UTC
DD47 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Adoption of international treaties
c. Transfer of authority
d. National sovereignty, national self-determination
e. Conflict between constitutional organs
Source: Articles 75, 118 dela constitution et selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:08:24 UTC
DD48 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Adoption of international treaties
d. National sovereignty, national self-determination
e. Conflict between constitutional organs
Source: Articles 75, 118 de la constitution et selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:09:50 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. A number of individuals
b. Registered committee/organisation
Source: Selon Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:11:10 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. A number of individuals
b. Registered committee/organisation
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:13:59 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
a. Proposed title
c. Full proposed text
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:15:10 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
c. Both the proponents and the responsible agency following negotiation
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:16:38 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
c. Both the proponents and the responsible agency following negotiation
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:18:02 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
a. Inconsistency with proposed content
b. Commercial statement
c. Discriminatory or inflammatory statements
e. Incomprehensibility
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:19:13 UTC
DD55 Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
a. Spelling/grammatical checks
b. Drafting actual text for legal measure
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:20:44 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
a. An automatic check is part of the initiative process
b. A check only takes place if a challenge to the initiative is submitted
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:21:55 UTC
DD57 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
e. Judiciary
Source: Titre IX articles 85 à 94 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:24:09 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
c. After its submission but before the vote on the initiative
Source: Articles 87 à 90 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:27:01 UTC
DD59 Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens’ initiative?
a. Government
b. Independent electoral commission
c. President
d. Legislature
e. Registered electors
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar kamian du CSC et constitution articles 75, 76
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:32:39 UTC
DD60 At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
a. After the initiative is initially registered
b. After the required signatures are verified
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:29:35 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
b. Both the initiative and the alternative proposal are qualified for the ballot, and are put to a vote on the same day
Source: selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:34:10 UTC
DD62 When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
a. To accept both proposals
d. To specify his/her preferred proposal if both are passed
Source: selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:35:53 UTC
DD63 Who decides the final ballot text?
b. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: selon les articles 125 et 126 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:38:36 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
a. Within a certain time limit (specify)
Source: Selon l'article 125 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:40:43 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
a. Members of the national legislature
b. President
c. Other national level elected executive positions
d. National level appointed executive positions
f. Governors, Mayors or equivalent
Source: Selon les articles 36, 38, 41, 42 50, 79
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:48:59 UTC
DD66 What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
b. Indictment
c. Conviction
d. Moral turpitude
Source: Selon les articles 36, 38, 41, 42 50, 79
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:49:42 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
Source: Selon les articles 36, 38, 41, 42 50, 79
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:51:44 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
a. Within a certain time limit (specify)
Source: Selon les articles 36, 38, 41, 42 50, 78,79
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:57:17 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
b. Separately and subsequently
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 10:58:19 UTC
DD70 If a separate ballot to replace an individual who has been recalled takes place, how soon after the recall ballot is it held?
a. Par exemple 45 pour le président de al république
Source: article 36 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:01:04 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
b. No
Source: Selon la constitution 36, 42 et monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:03:41 UTC
DD72 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
a. Fixed number orité des deux tiers des députés
Source: Articles 118, 120 121 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:07:00 UTC
DD73 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
a. Fixed number majorité des deux tiers des députés
Source: Articles 118, 119, 120 121 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:08:47 UTC
DD74 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a citizens' initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Source: La loi n'est pas précise sur ce sujet selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:13:38 UTC
DD75 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Source: Pas d'informations précises sur ce sujet
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:15:18 UTC
DD76 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Pas de delai précis selon monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC et Article 118, 119 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:20:01 UTC
DD77 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Article 118, 119 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:19:09 UTC
DD78 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
b. Other (specify)
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:21:14 UTC
DD79 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:22:28 UTC
DD80 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 118, 119 120 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:24:23 UTC
DD81 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 118, 119 120 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:25:24 UTC
DD82 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
a. Signatories must be registered
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:27:01 UTC
DD83 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
a. Signatories must be registered
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:28:13 UTC
DD84 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a recall?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
a. Fixed number majorité des deux tiers des députés
Source: Articles 118 et 120
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:29:49 UTC
DD85 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Article 36 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:31:55 UTC
DD87 Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Article 118, 119 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:33:45 UTC
DD88 Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Article 118, 119 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:34:37 UTC
DD89 Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
a. Anywhere
b. At specified places
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:35:53 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
a. Anywhere
b. At specified places
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:37:01 UTC
DD91 Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Article 36 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:38:36 UTC
DD92 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 118, 119 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:39:24 UTC
DD93 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 118, 119 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:40:06 UTC
DD94 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
b. Signatories must give copy of thumbprint
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:41:05 UTC
DD95 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
b. Signatories must give copy of thumbprint
Source: Selon Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:41:58 UTC
DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 36 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-05 11:43:18 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante ( CENI )
f. Website Address ceni.org.ml
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Mr Moustapha Touré
Last updated: 2008-03-28 08:56:16 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
Source: article 3 du Code Electoral. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 08:58:37 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
a. The President
c. The legislature
Comments: Les indemnités et frais de mission sont fixés par décret pris en conseil des ministres
Source: Articles 15 et 8 paragraphe 4 du Code Electoral. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 08:58:37 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
e. Another organ within the national government
Comments: EMB expenditures are controlled by the “Délégation Générale des Elections”
Source: Article 16 du Code Electoral. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 08:58:37 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
d. Other
Comments: Trois mois au plus après la proclamation définitive des résultats du dernier scrutin des élections prend fin les pouvoirs de la Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante.Elle n'est donc pas permanente.
Source: Article 9 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2005-01-22 12:07:08 UTC
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
Last updated: 2008-03-28 08:56:16 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: 5.746.200
Last updated: 2008-03-28 08:56:16 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
c. Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Source: Article 127 du code électoral Article 30 de la constitution. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 08:53:11 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments: The prime minister is usually chosen with reference to the party which has most seats at the national assembly.
Source: Article 38 de la Constitution. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-28
Last updated: 2008-03-28 08:53:11 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Source: Article 30 de la Constitution Article 127 du Code Electoral. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 08:53:11 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
a. One chamber
Comments: The name of the chamber is the National Assembly.
Source: article 59 de la Constitution. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 08:53:11 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
d. Two-Round System
Comments: Les députés à l'Assemblée Nationale sont élus pour partieau scrutin majoritaire à 1 tour dans le ressort des cercles et des communesdu district,pour partie sur une liste nationaleau scrutin proportionnel sans panachage ni vote préférentiel.
Source: Article 61 de la constitution Article 149 du Code Electoral. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 08:53:11 UTC
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 not applicable
Last updated: 2008-02-27 08:07:22 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
b. Separate legislation
c. Decree
Source: Article 1 du code électorale. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 08:55:30 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Source: Article 1 du code électorale. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 08:55:30 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: Article 2 du code électorale. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 08:55:30 UTC
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
a. Judiciary
b. EMB
Comments: The EMB takes the matter to the constitutional court
Source: Article 57 alinéa 10 et article 46 du Code électoral. Verified by The EMB takes the matter to the constitutional court, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 08:55:30 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Zongo Anatole Thierry
b. Job Title: Consultant
c. Organisation: Free lance
e. Telephone: 00226 50 38 66 86 ou 00226 70 22 59 360
g. Email: zongo_th@yahoo.fr
Last updated: 2005-06-01 17:46:44 UTC
ME09 In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
a. Public radio
b. Private radio
c. Public television
Source: Monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-01 18:08:05 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-02-27 08:21:14 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. Loi N°00-046 du o7 juillet 2000
Last updated: 2008-02-27 08:21:14 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-02-27 08:21:14 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
a. Ordonnances, décrets arrêtés
Last updated: 2008-02-27 08:21:14 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-02-27 08:21:14 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
e. As agreed by special committee
Source: Monsieur Omar Kamian, Loi N° 93-001 et règlement intérieur du Comité National d'Egal Accès aux Média d'Etat Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:59:59 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 La loi ne fixe pas de limites
Comments: Advertising is free in the public media and there are no regulations on the amount to spend on advertising in private media. Au niveau Des média publics cela est gratuit et régit par le Comité National de l'Egal aux Média d'Etat et au niveau des média privés cela est payant et est fonction du nombre de minutes d'antenne
Source: monsieur Omar Kamian du CSC. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:59:59 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising X
Last updated: 2008-02-27 08:21:14 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
b. There are no laws in this regard X
Last updated: 2008-02-27 08:21:14 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 X pour le moment
Last updated: 2008-02-27 08:21:14 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 X
Last updated: 2008-02-27 08:21:14 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
a. Yes, in presidential elections
b. Yes, in legislative elections
Source: Monsieur Omar kamian du CSC. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:59:59 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
Last updated: 2008-02-27 08:21:14 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
e. Minimum number of candidates
Comments: Les partis doivent avoir un nombre minimum de candidats égal au nombre de sièges à pourvoir
Source: Article 143 du Code Electoral. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:56:47 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: There are no second chamber. Il n'existe pas de chambre 2.
Source: Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:56:47 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
c. Country of birth
d. Residence
f. Registration
j. Other
Comments: An age of 21 is required to become a candidate. La profession (ne pas occuper un poste militaire par exemple).L'age requis est de 21 ans,plus une inscription sur les listes électorales.
Source: Article 57 du CE / ART 2 de la loi n¡ 02- 010 du 05 Mars 2002 portant loi organique fixant le nombre,les conditions d'éligibilités,le regime des ineligibilités et des incompatibilités,les conditions de remplacement des membres de l'assemblée nationale en cas de vacance de siège,leurs indemnités et déterminant les conditions de la délegation de vote. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:56:47 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Comments: There are no second chamber. Pas de chambre 2
Source: Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:56:47 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Source: Article 57 du CE. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:56:47 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect
Source: Article 32 à 35 de la Charte des partis politiquesdu 07 juillet 2000. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:56:47 UTC
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
c. Based on current legislative representation
e. Other
Comments: For presidential elections, the funding is equal regardless of size and previous performance. For legislative elections, the funding is based on results of previous elections, current legislative representations and the best local counsellors obtained. Prise en compte du nombre de conseillers municipaux obtenus
Source: ART 32 de la Charte des partis politiques de juillet 2000. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:56:47 UTC
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
a. Yes
Comments: Yes, but not from commercial companies. Exclusion du financement provenant des sociétés commerciales,industrielles et de service
Source: ART 24 de la Charte des partis politiques de juillet 2000. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:56:47 UTC
Vote Counting
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: Article 84 du Code Electoral. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:57:32 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
a. Never recounted
Comments: Après la proclamation définitive des résultats il n'existe aucune hypothèse de recomptage des bulletins de vote.
Source: arts. 142 et 148 du Code Electoral arts. 158 et 161 du Code Electoral Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:57:32 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
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
h. Political parties/ candidates
i. Media
k. Other
Comments: Ministry of Territorial Administration Au niveau du gouvernement,c'est le MATCL ( ministère de l'administration territoriale et des collectivités locales ).Aussi,le PNUD à travers le projet d'appui au processus électoral 2002 participe également à l'éducation des électeurs maliens
Source: Article 13 de la constitution Article 38 et 39 dela loi 00-045 du 07 juillet portant charte des partis politiques en ce concerne les parti politiques. Code électoral et Assemblée Nationale. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 09:22:20 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Source: Article 9 du Code électoral Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 09:22:20 UTC
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
i. Yes, conducted by Political Parties/ Candidates
l. Other
Comments: A national civic education campaign is conducted by the Ministry of Territorial Administration. Au niveau du gouvernement ,c'est le MATCL qui est ,en plus des partis politiques,chargé de l'éducation civique des électeurs.
Source: www.malieco.com ( le matcl organisateur et animateur ) arts 38 et 39 de la loi 00-045.du 2000-07-07 portant Charte des partis politiques Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 09:22:20 UTC
Voting Operations
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
e. At mobile polling stations
h. By proxy
Source: Articles 71,80,93 du Code Electoral. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:47:30 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
b. Citizens residing outside the country
Source: Article 28 du Code Electoral. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:47:30 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
a. Embassies
b. Consulates
d. By proxy
Source: Article 12 du Code Electoral. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:47:30 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes, the maximum capacity is: 700 ou fractin de 700
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:45:29 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
g. Other
Comments: Voters choose one ballot out of many (each ballot represent one party) and they put the ballot they have chosen in an envelope, before putting it in the ballot box. Les électeurs en possession de plusieurs bulletins vont faire un choix parmi ces bulletins.Ils introduiront,ensuite, le bulletin de leur choix dans une enveloppe mise à leur disposition.C'est cette enveloppe contenant le seul bulletin de leur choix qui sera introduit dans l'urne disposée dans chaque bureau de vote.
Source: Article 81 du Code Electoral. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:47:30 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
e. 20
Comments: 18 years old
Source: ART 18 du Code électoral. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:45:11 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
b. Period of Residence
Comments: En effet,le code électorale n'exige que la délivrance d'un certificat de nationalité pour prendre part aux élections. La durée de la résidence est de 6 mois
Source: ART 18 de la Constitution Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:45:11 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The EMB name is the Délégation Générale aux Elections
Source: ART 16 du Code électoral Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:45:11 UTC
VR08 Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
b. No
Comments: Dans la mesure où le vote est volontaire,il ne peut être obligatoire de figurer sur le registre électoral
Source: ART 2 du Code Electoral. Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, mseck@forumcivil.sn, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-03-28 10:45:11 UTC
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