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San Marino

Boundary Delimitation

BD01 Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
b. No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:36:06 UTC

BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
b. Respecting natural barriers

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:36:06 UTC

BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
a. Legislature (specify chamber)

Comments: There is only one chamber in San Marino, the Grand and General Council
Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:36:06 UTC

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: 2006-12-31 16:50:12 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:
d. Agenda initiative

Last updated: 2006-12-31 16:50:12 UTC

DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?

Last updated: 2006-12-31 16:50:12 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: 2006-12-31 16:50:12 UTC

DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level? Date (yyyy)

Last updated: 2006-12-31 16:50:12 UTC

DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)

Last updated: 2006-12-31 16:50:12 UTC

DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.

Last updated: 2006-12-31 16:50:12 UTC

DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.

Last updated: 2006-12-31 16:50:12 UTC

DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?

Last updated: 2006-12-31 16:50:12 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: 2006-12-31 16:50:12 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: 2006-12-31 16:50:12 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: 2006-12-31 16:50:12 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: 2006-12-31 16:50:12 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: 2006-12-31 16:50:12 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.

Last updated: 2006-12-31 16:50:12 UTC

Electoral Management

EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution GIUNTA PERMANENTE DELLE ELEZIONI
b. Full Address c/o Palazzo Pubblico – Piazza della Libertà – 47890 Rep. San Marino
c. Telephone 378-549-881

Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:26:44 UTC

EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
c. Local level

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:26:44 UTC

EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
g. Other

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:26:44 UTC

EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
g. Other

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:26:44 UTC

EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
d. Other

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:26:44 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: 2006-12-15 08:26:44 UTC

EM09 What was the total number of registered voters or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:26:44 UTC

EM10 What was the spending (in USD) per registered voter (NOT actual voters) or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters at the last general elections?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:26:44 UTC

EM11 What are the approximate proportions (%) of total election expenditure for the last national elections devoted to the following?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:26:44 UTC

Electoral Systems

ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
g. List Proportional Representation

Last updated: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 18:07:23 GMT

ES20 Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
a. Voting takes place on one day

Last updated: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 13:17:59 GMT

Legislative Framework

LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
b. Separate legislation

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:23:25 UTC

LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:23:25 UTC

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 20:58:32 UTC

LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
c. Specially Appointed/Elected Electoral Tribunal

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:23:25 UTC

Media and Elections

ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.

Last updated: 2006-12-15 09:02:45 UTC

ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 09:02:45 UTC

ME13 What are the laws, if any, which govern the operations of the public broadcaster? Specify the date of the latest version (including latest amendments)

Last updated: 2006-12-15 09:02:45 UTC

ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 09:02:45 UTC

ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 09:02:45 UTC

ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 09:02:45 UTC

ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
g. Other (specify)

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 09:02:45 UTC

ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising X

Comments: The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising
Source: International IDEA Political Finance Database http://www.idea.int/parties/finance/db/country_print.cfm?CountryCode=SM
Last updated: 2006-12-15 09:04:35 UTC

ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 09:02:45 UTC

ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 09:02:45 UTC

ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 09:02:45 UTC

ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 09:02:45 UTC

ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
b. Yes, in legislative elections

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 09:02:45 UTC

ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 09:02:45 UTC

ME62 What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
g. Not applicable

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 09:02:45 UTC

Parties and Candidates

PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
f. Other

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:56:43 UTC

PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable

Comments: There is only one chamber.
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:55:57 UTC

PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
f. Registration

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:56:43 UTC

PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable

Comments: There is only one chamber.
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:55:57 UTC

PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
c. In legislative elections (Chamber 1)

Comments: There is only one chamber in San Marino
Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:56:43 UTC

PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect

Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2006-11-15 14:43:00 UTC

PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
e. Other

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:55:57 UTC

PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
b. No

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:55:57 UTC

Vote Counting
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:57:56 UTC

VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
f. Other

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:57:56 UTC

VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:57:56 UTC

Voter Education

VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
d. National Government
h. Political parties/ candidates
i. Media

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:37:47 UTC

VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:37:47 UTC

VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
a. No

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:37:47 UTC

Voting Operations
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:48:55 UTC

VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
a. Outside the country voting is not permitted

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:48:55 UTC

VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
g. Not applicable

Comments: Voting outside the country is not permitted.
Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:48:55 UTC

VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:48:55 UTC

VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:48:55 UTC

VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:48:55 UTC

VO13 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the presiding polling officer for the most recent national elections?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:48:55 UTC

VO14 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the other polling officials for the most recent national elections?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:48:55 UTC

Voter Registration

VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18

Comments: 18 years
Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:46:16 UTC

VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
e. Other

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:46:16 UTC

VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)

Comments: d) Commissione Elettorale Di Stato
Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:46:16 UTC

VR08 Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
a. Yes

Source: Segreteria di Stato Per gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Interior)
Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:46:16 UTC

VR09 Approximately what percentage (on the basis of cost) of registration supplies and equipment are obtained or produced within the country?

Last updated: 2006-12-15 08:46:16 UTC

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