Somalia
- 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: article 14 regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:53:32 UTC
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
a. The legislature (national/subnational)
Source: article 14 regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:19:18 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
a. "Equality" of population
b. Respecting natural barriers
d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
e. Geographic size of district
f. Communities of interest/cultural concerns
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:23:41 UTC
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
c. Number of registered voters
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:24:46 UTC
BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
d. Electoral management body
Source: article 14 regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:54:47 UTC
BD06 What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
a. Changes in number of total population
b. Changes in numbers of eligible voters
c. Changes in numbers of registered voters
d. Changes in distribution of total population
g. Changes in administrative boundaries
h. Change in government
j. National census
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:29:49 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Dr. Ludeki Chweya
b. Job Title: Research associate
c. Organisation: African centre For Economic Research -ACEG
d. Contact Address. p.o box 1559,00606 Nairobi
e. Telephone: +254 20 374709;3754540/ +254721421866
f. Facsimile: +254 20 3754541
g. Email: aceg@aceg.org
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:57:30 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
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia chapter 1 article I and II
Last updated: 2005-04-13 08:54:04 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
b. Specific laws/legislation
Comments: The law of the referendum constiution of Somalia
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 08:58:11 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 08:57:13 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 08:58:55 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: www.somaliland.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 08:59:31 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:00:08 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.
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of Somalia article 4
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:01:33 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
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:02:20 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
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:03:10 UTC
DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
f. Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not provided for in law
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:28:25 UTC
DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
d. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:27:34 UTC
DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
d. Not applicable
Comments: Citizens' initiatives are not provided for in law
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:25:03 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
d. Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not provided for in law
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:25:22 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:24:19 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: referendum elections law 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:25:08 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: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:27:04 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: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:29:46 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:32:36 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
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:04:00 UTC
DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:34:02 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: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:35:33 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
b. Expenditure limits
d. Restrictions on the sources of contributions
e. Disclosure requirements
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:42:22 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
b. Expenditure limits
d. Restrictions on the sources of contributions
e. Disclosure requirements
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:45:45 UTC
DD114 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
h. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:46:40 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
c. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:47:53 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
c. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:53:35 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:54:21 UTC
DD118 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the Comments section below.
b. Selected campaign organisations
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:55:26 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.
e. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:04:43 UTC
DD120 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the Comments section below.
b. Selected campaign organisations
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:56:44 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the Comments section below.
a. Financial grant
b. Free media access
c. Free publication space in information document
d. Free mailshot
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:57:56 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the Comments section below.
a. Financial grant
b. Free media access
c. Free publication space in information document
d. Free mailshot
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:59:05 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the Comments section below.
a. Financial grant
b. Free media access
c. Free publication space in information docum
d. Free mailshot
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:01:13 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
b. Not applicable x
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:02:45 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: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:03:51 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
a. should be free and fair
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:05:14 UTC
DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
b. Signatories must be registered electors in a specific electoral district
Source: referendum law 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:22:47 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 2000
Source: elections bill 2000
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:05:39 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 2000
Source: elections bill 2000
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:06:44 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
e. Other (specify who)
Comments: National referendum Committee
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of republic of Somalia article 8
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:08:39 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
a. Yes
Comments: It also delegates duties to district referendum committees and central referendum office
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 4
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:10:34 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia articles 1 and 6
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:11:51 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:12:30 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:13:02 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:13:29 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:14:09 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 10
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:15:16 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:16:24 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:17:39 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:18:21 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:19:05 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:20:01 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
k. None
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:21:16 UTC
DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
a. Devolution
b. Creation/merger/abolition of sub-national authorities
c. Other public policy issues
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:10:18 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
c. President
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 5
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:23:52 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:11:37 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:12:57 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
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:14:17 UTC
DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
f. Not applicable
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of he republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:39:31 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
e. Other (specify who)
Comments: National Referendum Committee
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 44
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:25:22 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
f. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:26:21 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum X
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 22
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:27:20 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
d. Not applicable X
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:28:14 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
d. Other (specify below)
Comments: If YES passes it is promulgated by the president; no requirement for pass
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:30:03 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://somalilandforum.com/somaliland/const_referendum/Referendum-position-paper.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:53:09 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
e. Voting age
Source: http://somalilandforum.com/somaliland/const_referendum/Referendum-position-paper.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:55:58 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
b. Under certain circumstances (specify below)
Comments: Once the president promulgates
Source: The law of the referendum of the republic of Somalia article 47
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:31:13 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:34:52 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of he republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:36:02 UTC
DD47 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:38:03 UTC
DD48 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:39:12 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the Comments section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:41:11 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the Comments section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of he republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:42:23 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://somalilandforum.com/somaliland/const_referendum/Referendum-position-paper.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:53:07 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
b. The agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms (specify)
Source: http://somalilandforum.com/somaliland/const_referendum/Referendum-position-paper.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:55:41 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
b. The agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms (specify)
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:58:01 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
a. Inconsistency with proposed content
c. Discriminatory or inflammatory statements
e. Incomprehensibility
f. More than one subject area
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:01:25 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
c. Translating the title and/or text into other languages
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:02:29 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
a. An automatic check is part of the initiative process
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:21:14 UTC
DD57 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
a. Government
b. Independent electoral commission
d. Legislature
e. Judiciary
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:23:52 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
b. After its publication, during the collection of signatures
Source: referendum elections law 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:25:48 UTC
DD59 Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens initiative?
a. Government
d. Legislature
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:27:38 UTC
DD60 At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
b. After the required signatures are verified
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:30:32 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
a. Only the alternative proposal is qualified for the ballot
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:35:02 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?
f. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:35:55 UTC
DD63 Who decides the final ballot text?
b. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:40:37 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
a. Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments: 7 days
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:44:39 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
k. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:45:59 UTC
DD66 What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:47:28 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
b. Not applicable x
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:53:56 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
d. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:54:57 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
c. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:56:06 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?
b. Not applicable x
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:57:30 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
c. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:58:45 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.
e. Not applicable x
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:01:45 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.
e. Not applicable x
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:03:04 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: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:04:24 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.
b. Proportion of the electorate 2/3rds of registered voters
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:05:54 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?
a. Fixed time period (specify)
Comments: 7 days
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:06:49 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: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:07:41 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?
c. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:10:24 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?
a. Fixed time period (specify)
Comments: 7 days
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:11:40 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: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:12:51 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: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:14:48 UTC
DD82 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:16:04 UTC
DD83 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
b. Signatories must be registered electors in a specific electoral district
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:13:51 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.
e. Not applicable x
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:17:31 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: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:15:12 UTC
DD87 Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:16:31 UTC
DD88 Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:14:19 UTC
DD89 Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:17:57 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
b. At specified places
c. At public offices
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:15:42 UTC
DD91 Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:16:51 UTC
DD92 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:18:11 UTC
DD93 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:19:30 UTC
DD94 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:20:22 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: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:21:22 UTC
DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:20:44 UTC
DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
f. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:21:44 UTC
Electoral Management
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
Source: article 14 regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:19:30 UTC
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
c. The legislature
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:23:10 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
c. The legislature
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:25:50 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
c. The legislature
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:28:50 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
b. Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: Note that the old somalia constitution is defunct, we have used transitional charter, election bill adopted 2000 and other relevant materials to assist us in keying in the questionares pending installation of permanent institutions.
Source: section 3.3.1.4 1995 somalia constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:20:19 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
b. Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Source: section 3.3.1.4 1995 somalia constitution.
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:21:46 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Source: section 3.3.14 somalia constitution.
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:22:55 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
a. One chamber
Source: article 2892) the transitional charter of the Republic of somalia.
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:24:13 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
j. Other
Comments: j) closed list system proportional representation for presidential elections
Source: elections bill adopted 2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:26:45 UTC
ES06 What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
l. Other
Comments: one chamber
Source: article 2892) 1997 constitution
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:12:47 UTC
ES07 If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
g. Other
Comments: quotient system
Source: elections bill 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:18:41 UTC
ES08 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
a. National level
b. Specially delimited constituencies
c. Regional/provincial level
Source: article 28 of transitional charter The regulation of political parties association and parties law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:29:52 UTC
ES09 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
d. Not applicable
Comments: one chamber
Source: article 28 1997 constitution.
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:30:59 UTC
ES10 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
a. Yes
Source: article 29 of transitional charter
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:32:00 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 (%) 12 %
e. Not applicable x
Source: transitional charter article 29
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:29:08 UTC
ES12 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
b. No
Comments: unicameral
Source: article 28 1997 constitution
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:32:31 UTC
ES13 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:
Comments: unicameral
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:35:10 UTC
ES14 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:37:09 UTC
ES15 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Source: article 28 1997 constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:35:22 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: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:40:03 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
Source: article 28 1997 constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:36:24 UTC
ES18 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
b. Elections can be called at any time (specify by whom)
Source: regulation of political parties association and parties law ( ammendment0 no.14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:38:16 UTC
ES19 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
e. Not applicable
Comments: unicameral
Source: article 28 1997 constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:39:04 UTC