East Timor
- 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
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 08:53:50 GMT
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
d. A government department or agency
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 08:59:18 GMT
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:00:01 GMT
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:00:37 GMT
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Hanna Berheim
b. Job Title: Research Assistant
c. Organisation: International IDEA
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:52:11 UTC
DD02 Which forms of direct democracy, if any, are currently possible at the national level?
Please check the glossary for the definition of the following terms:
b. Optional referendum
Comments: C:66 "1. Voters who are registered in the national territory may be called upon to express their opinions in a referendum on issues of relevant national interest. 2. A referendum shall be called by the President of the Republic, following a proposal by one third, and deliberation approved by a two thirds majority, of the Members of the National Parliament, or following a well-founded proposal by the Government. 3. Matters falling under the exclusive competence of the Parliament, the Government and the Courts as defined by the Constitution shall not be the subject of a referendum. 4. A referendum shall only be binding where the number of voters is higher than half of the registered electors. 5. The process of a referendum shall be defined by law." C:85 "It is exclusively incumbent upon the President of the Republic: [...] f) To submit relevant issues of national interest to a referendum as laid down in Section 66;" C:95 "2. It is exclusively incumbent upon the National Parliament to make laws on: [...] h) The electoral law and the referendum system; [...] 3. It is also incumbent upon the National Parliament: [...] k) To propose to the President of the Republic the submission to referendum of issues of national interest." C:115 "2. It is also incumbent upon the Government in relation with other organs: [...] d) To propose to the President of the Republic the submission to referendum of relevant issues of national interest;" C:156 "1. Laws revising the Constitution shall respect: a) National independence and the unity of the State; b) The rights, freedoms and guarantees of citizens; c) The republican form of government; d) The separation of powers; e) The independence of the courts; f) The multi-party system and the right of democratic opposition; g) The free, universal, direct, secret and regular suffrage of the office holders of the organs of sovereignty, as well as the system of proportional representation; h) The principle of administrative deconcentration and decentralisation; i) The National Flag; j) The date of proclamation of national independence. 2. Paragraphs c) and i) may be reviewed through a national referendum, in accordance with the law."
Source: The 2002 Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, art. 66, 85(f), 95:2-3, 115:2 and 156
Last updated: 2007-01-05 18:30:19 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2007-01-05 18:05:02 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Comments: C:66 "1. Voters who are registered in the national territory may be called upon to express their opinions in a referendum on issues of relevant national interest. 2. A referendum shall be called by the President of the Republic, following a proposal by one third, and deliberation approved by a two thirds majority, of the Members of the National Parliament, or following a well-founded proposal by the Government. 3. Matters falling under the exclusive competence of the Parliament, the Government and the Courts as defined by the Constitution shall not be the subject of a referendum. 4. A referendum shall only be binding where the number of voters is higher than half of the registered electors. 5. The process of a referendum shall be defined by law." C:85 "It is exclusively incumbent upon the President of the Republic: [...] f) To submit relevant issues of national interest to a referendum as laid down in Section 66;" C:95 "2. It is exclusively incumbent upon the National Parliament to make laws on: [...] h) The electoral law and the referendum system; [...] 3. It is also incumbent upon the National Parliament: [...] k) To propose to the President of the Republic the submission to referendum of issues of national interest." C:115 "2. It is also incumbent upon the Government in relation with other organs: [...] d) To propose to the President of the Republic the submission to referendum of relevant issues of national interest;" C:156 "1. Laws revising the Constitution shall respect: a) National independence and the unity of the State; b) The rights, freedoms and guarantees of citizens; c) The republican form of government; d) The separation of powers; e) The independence of the courts; f) The multi-party system and the right of democratic opposition; g) The free, universal, direct, secret and regular suffrage of the office holders of the organs of sovereignty, as well as the system of proportional representation; h) The principle of administrative deconcentration and decentralisation; i) The National Flag; j) The date of proclamation of national independence. 2. Paragraphs c) and i) may be reviewed through a national referendum, in accordance with the law."
Source: The 2002 Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, art. 66, 85(f), 95:2-3, 115:2 and 156
Last updated: 2007-01-05 18:30:19 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:52:11 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:52:11 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
b. Optional referendum 2002
Comments: b) With the 2002 Constitution.
Last updated: 2007-01-05 18:15:05 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:52:11 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
k. None
Last updated: 2007-01-05 18:15:05 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Adoption of international treaties
c. Transfer of authority to international bodies
d. National sovereignty, national self-determination
e. Conflict between constitutional organs
f. Devolution
g. Civil service
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
i. Other public policy issues
j. Other (specify)
Comments: j) All matters of national interest, except those falling under the exclusive competence of the Parliament, the Government and the Courts. C:66 "2. A referendum shall be called by the President of the Republic, following a proposal by one third, and deliberation approved by a two thirds majority, of the Members of the National Parliament, or following a well-founded proposal by the Government. 3. Matters falling under the exclusive competence of the Parliament, the Government and the Courts as defined by the Constitution shall not be the subject of a referendum." C:156 "1. Laws revising the Constitution shall respect: a) National independence and the unity of the State; b) The rights, freedoms and guarantees of citizens; c) The republican form of government; d) The separation of powers; e) The independence of the courts; f) The multi-party system and the right of democratic opposition; g) The free, universal, direct, secret and regular suffrage of the office holders of the organs of sovereignty, as well as the system of proportional representation; h) The principle of administrative deconcentration and decentralisation; i) The National Flag; j) The date of proclamation of national independence. 2. Paragraphs c) and i) may be reviewed through a national referendum, in accordance with the law."
Source: The 2002 Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, art. 66:2-3 and 156
Last updated: 2007-01-05 18:30:19 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
j. Other (specify)
Comments: j) Only matters falling under the exclusive competence of the Parliament, the Government and the Courts are excluded. C:66 "3. Matters falling under the exclusive competence of the Parliament, the Government and the Courts as defined by the Constitution shall not be the subject of a referendum."
Source: The 2002 Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, art. 66:3
Last updated: 2007-01-05 18:30:19 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
c. President
Comments: c) However, the Parliament and the Government can propose to the President for a referendum to be held. C:66 "2. A referendum shall be called by the President of the Republic, following a proposal by one third, and deliberation approved by a two thirds majority, of the Members of the National Parliament, or following a well-founded proposal by the Government." C:85 "It is exclusively incumbent upon the President of the Republic: [...] f) To submit relevant issues of national interest to a referendum as laid down in Section 66;" C:95 "3. It is also incumbent upon the National Parliament: [...] k) To propose to the President of the Republic the submission to referendum of issues of national interest." C:115 "2. It is also incumbent upon the Government in relation with other organs: [...] d) To propose to the President of the Republic the submission to referendum of relevant issues of national interest;"
Source: The 2002 Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, art. 66:2, 85(f), 95:3(k) and 115:2(d)
Last updated: 2007-01-05 18:30:19 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:52:11 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
a. Turnout quorum 50 % +1 of total electorate
Comments: C:66 "4. A referendum shall only be binding where the number of voters is higher than half of the registered electors."
Source: The 2002 Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, art. 66:4
Last updated: 2007-01-05 18:27:09 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
a. Simple majority (>50%)
Comments: C:66 "4. A referendum shall only be binding where the number of voters is higher than half of the registered electors."
Source: The 2002 Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, art. 66:4
Last updated: 2007-01-05 18:27:09 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2007-01-05 18:24:34 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
b. Under certain circumstances (specify below)
Comments: b) When the turnout quorum is achieved. C:66 "4. A referendum shall only be binding where the number of voters is higher than half of the registered electors."
Source: The 2002 Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, art. 66:4
Last updated: 2007-01-05 18:30:19 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:52:11 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?
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:52:11 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.
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:52:11 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.
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:52:11 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.
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:52:11 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.
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:52:11 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Independent Electoral Commission
b. Full Address Caicoli Dili, East Timor
c. Telephone +62 3903 12220
d. Facsimile +62 3903 12211
e. Email valenzuela1(a)un.org
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Bong-Saik S Sonh
h. Information Officer Carlos Valenzuela
Last updated: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 10:03:53 GMT
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 08:30:18 GMT
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
f. Other
Comments: Independent. Answers to UN Secretary General.
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 08:32:03 GMT
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
g. Other
Comments: UN assessed budget.
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 08:33:16 GMT
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
g. Other
Comments: UNTAET
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 08:34:20 GMT
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
a. For the election period only
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 08:41:35 GMT
EM07 The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
g. Other
Comments: Selected by Board of Commissioners.
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 08:52:28 GMT
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
a. estimated total: 1300000
Comments: 1 300 000 USD
Last updated: 2008-01-21 13:57:09 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: 380000
Comments: 380.000 USD
Last updated: 2008-01-21 13:57:09 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
f. Other
Comments: At the moment there is no head of government.
Last updated: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 09:42:36 GMT
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
e. Parallel (Segmented) (PR Lists and Majoritarian constituencies)
Comments: The Constituent Assembly will be mixed. 75 members get elected by proportional representation and 13 by the First Past the Post system. (From districts) A total number of 88.
Last updated: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 12:08:35 GMT
ES06 What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
k. The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Last updated: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 13:36:03 GMT
ES07 If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
c. Largest Remainder Method (Quota)
Comments: List of 75 candidates: To ensure seats are taken
Last updated: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 13:16:09 GMT
ES08 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
a. National level
b. Specially delimited constituencies
Comments: A mixed system. 77 seats are distributed at the national level and the remaining 13 seats are distributed at the districts level.
Last updated: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 13:45:10 GMT
ES09 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 13:46:01 GMT
ES10 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
b. No
Last updated: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 13:47:10 GMT
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
e. Not applicable Na
Last updated: Sun, 12 May 2002 19:14:45 GMT
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
Last updated: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 13:53:17 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 Na
Last updated: Sun, 12 May 2002 19:15:27 GMT
ES14 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Last updated: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 13:54:33 GMT
ES15 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 13:55:14 GMT
ES16 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Last updated: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 13:55:46 GMT
ES17 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 13:56:33 GMT
ES18 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
d. Other
Comments: One time election. Constituent Assembly will work on new constitution.
Last updated: Mon, 27 May 2002 14:23:57 GMT
ES19 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
e. Not applicable
Last updated: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 14:01:35 GMT
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
b. Separate legislation
Comments: For the inaugural election August 30. 2001
Last updated: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 13:29:14 GMT
LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
a. January 2000 or later
Comments: Electoral law prepared by EMB.
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 07:54:54 GMT
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
Last updated: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 09:54:51 GMT
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: International IDEA Voter Turnout Website (http://www.idea.int/vt/)
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:11:32 UTC
LF05 Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
a. National elections are not held on the same day as regional or local elections
Comments: There is no local election.
Last updated: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 13:46:02 GMT
LF06 Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 07:59:17 GMT
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
b. EMB
Comments: Board of Commissioners. Independent Electoral Commission. 6 members, 5 voting members and 1 nonvoting Chief Electoral Officer.
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 08:07:32 GMT
LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
g. Other
Comments: Secretary General of UN.
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 08:08:44 GMT
LF09 Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
a. Candidates
b. Parties
c. Voters
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 08:10:14 GMT
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
Last updated: 2007-01-29 12:20:42 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Last updated: 2007-01-29 12:20:42 UTC
ME13 What are the laws, if any, which govern the operations of the public broadcaster?
Specify the date of the latest version (including latest amendments)
Last updated: 2007-01-29 12:20:42 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
Last updated: 2007-01-29 12:20:42 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2007-01-29 12:20:42 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
Last updated: 2007-01-29 12:20:42 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Source: http://aceproject.org/epic-en/pc/Epic_view/TL
Last updated: 2007-01-29 12:20:42 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Last updated: 2007-01-29 12:20:42 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Last updated: 2007-01-29 12:20:42 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
Last updated: 2007-01-29 12:20:42 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
Last updated: 2007-01-29 12:20:42 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
Last updated: 2007-01-29 12:20:42 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
c. No
Comments: Since the independence from Indonesia in 2002 only one election (presidential) has been held. During the run-up to that election, televised debates were not regular.
Source: Election observation report of the 2002 presidential election; http://ec.europa.eu/comm/external_relations/human_rights/eu_election_ass_observ/east_timor/report02.pdf
Last updated: 2007-01-29 13:48:03 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)
Comments: Signature requirement: 500
Last updated: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 11:50:28 GMT
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:53:40 GMT
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
j. Other
Comments: Eligible to vote.
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:54:48 GMT
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:55:36 GMT
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
k. Not applicable
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:56:11 GMT
PC06 What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
f. Holding of military office
g. Holding of government office
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:56:54 GMT
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
o. Not applicable
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:19:03 GMT
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
c. In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:19:48 GMT
PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
Comments: Signature requirement: 500 Independent for district seat needs 100 signatures.
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:22:59 GMT
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:29:35 GMT
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
e. Not Applicable
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:30:06 GMT
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
c. Indirect
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:30:37 GMT
PC13 If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
a. As related to the election period only
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:31:14 GMT
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
a. Free media access
c. Free state transportation
d. Other
Comments: Resourse centre for political parties.
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:33:50 GMT
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:34:29 GMT
PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
c. Unspecified
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:34:54 GMT
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
a. Yes
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:35:25 GMT
PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
a. As related to the election period only
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:36:06 GMT
PC19 Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
j. Not applicable
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:36:55 GMT
Vote Counting
VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Single ballot (all registered parties listed)
Comments: Two ballots. One for district and one national.
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:23:13 GMT
VC02 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
s. Not applicable
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:26:26 GMT
VC03 What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
s. Not Applicable
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:26:58 GMT
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
c. At special counting centres
Comments: There are 13 counting centres.
Last updated: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 12:07:50 GMT
VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?
a. Separate ballots for different elections
d. Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters
e. Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused)
j. Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate
l. Counted by hand
p. Copies of results of the count are publicly posted at the counting site immediately on the completion of the count
r. Observers and party agents are permitted to take their own copies of the results
Last updated: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 12:09:46 GMT
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
e. National level
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:35:08 GMT
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
b. District level
d. National level
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:36:05 GMT
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
c. By fax
e. Radio
f. By computer
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:36:56 GMT
VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
a. Ballots
b. Unused and spoiled ballots
d. Voter rolls
g. Ballot boxes
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:37:51 GMT
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
b. Tamper proof bags
d. Transported in boxes sealed with numbered seals
e. Accompanied by election officials
f. Accompanied by party representatives
h. Accompanied by police or other security personnel
i. Accompanied by observers
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:42:16 GMT
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
d. By request
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:42:52 GMT
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:43:25 GMT
VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
a. Political parties
b. An individual candidate
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:51:09 GMT
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
a. National Election Management body
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:51:41 GMT
VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
d. Not applicable Na
Last updated: Mon, 13 May 2002 14:19:04 GMT
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
d. National Government
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
k. Other
Comments: UNDP
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:35:51 GMT
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:40:48 GMT
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:41:28 GMT
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
e. Public meetings
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:49:49 GMT
Voting Operations
VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
a. Yes
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:14:03 GMT
VO03 Where can electors vote?
d. At specially designated polling stations
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:14:47 GMT
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
a. Outside the country voting is not permitted
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:15:20 GMT
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:15:50 GMT
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
a. No
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:16:19 GMT
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:16:19 GMT
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
g. Not applicable
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:16:57 GMT
VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes
Last updated: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 07:17:43 GMT
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes, the maximum capacity is: 600
Last updated: Mon, 13 May 2002 09:26:10 GMT
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
b. 17
Source: Constitution, article 47 http://www.etan.org/etanpdf/pdf2/constfnen.pdf
Last updated: 2006-12-08 13:28:47 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
e. Other
Comments: a) Born in Timor Leste b) Parents born in Timor Leste c) Married to someone a) or b)
Last updated: 2006-12-08 13:28:47 UTC
VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
i. Not applicable
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:13:18 GMT
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
a. Central Government Department (specify)
Comments: Civil registry unit.
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:15:19 GMT
VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?
d. Other
Comments: Civil registry.
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:17:08 GMT
VR06 How frequently is the voters register updated?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:17:54 GMT
VR07 What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
e. Appearance by voter at registration office
Last updated: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:18:39 GMT
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