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Saint Lucia
- 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: C: 57.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:58:04 GMT
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
a. The legislature (national/subnational)
Comments: The House of Representatives upon the report prepared by the Constituencies Boundaries Commission.
Source: C: 58.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:59:10 GMT
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
a. "Equality" of population
Comments: All constituencies shall contain as nearly equal numbers of inhabitants, but the Constituency Boundaries Commission may depart from this principle to such extent as it considers expedient to take account of the following factors: a) the density of population, and in particular the need to ensure the adequate representation of sparsely populated rural areas b) the means of communication c) geographical features and d) the boundaries of administrative areas.
Source: C: 58 and Second Schedule.
Last updated: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 16:01:10 GMT
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
a. Total population
Source: C: 58.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:05:12 GMT
BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
c. Boundary Commission
Comments: The Constituency Boundaries Commission is responsible of reviewing the number and boundaries of the constituencies.
Source: C: 58.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:05:54 GMT
BD06 What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
l. Other
Comments: The Constituency Boundaries Commission must submit reports to the Governor General at intervals of not less than three nor more than seven years.
Source: C: 58.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:06:51 GMT
Direct Democracy
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Electoral Commission
b. Full Address High Street, PO Box 1074 Castries Saint Lucia, West Indians
c. Telephone (+1-758) 451-6339
d. Facsimile [email protected]
e. Email electoral(a)candw.lc
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Chief Elections Officer Mr. Carson Raggie
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections English
Comments: There is no any official web page for the electoral authority of Saint Lucia, but some data regarding this country was found at www.stlucia.gov.lc/agencies/electoral.htm
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:12:09 GMT
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
Source: C: 37.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:12:47 GMT
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
b. The Prime Minister
Comments: The Prime Minister is the minister responsible for elections.
Source: C: 57.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:38:01 GMT
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
c. The legislature
Comments: Budget must be introduced to the House of Assembly for approbation, then passed to Senate.
Source: C: 49 and 79.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:39:29 GMT
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
d. A national government department
Comments: The Director of Audit is responsible to supervise that the budget is applied to the purposes approved by Parliament.
Source: C: 84.
Last updated: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 15:58:07 GMT
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
c. For an unspecified period
Comments: Chief Electoral Officer shall vacate his office when he attains fifty five years old.
Source: C: 88(5,10).
Last updated: Wed, 05 Feb 2003 01:42:37 GMT
EM07 The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
e. Governmental appointment
Comments: The Chief Elections Officer is appointed by the Governor-General, acting after consultation with the Electoral Commission.
Source: C: 88.
Last updated: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 15:59:26 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: 310,000.00 USD
Comments: 310 000 USD
Source: Electoral Commission.
Last updated: 2008-01-21 13:50:10 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: 119,646 voters
Comments: Voter list for last election, held December 3rd, 2001
Source: www.stats.gov.lc/elecdet.htm
Last updated: 2008-01-21 13:50:10 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?
a. USD/registered voter 2.66 USD per registered voter
Source: Electoral Commission.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:52:49 GMT
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
f. A Governor General appointed by the Monarch
Comments: Governor-General of Saint Lucia is appointed by Her Majesty and hold office during Her Majesty's pleasure.
Source: C: 19.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:24:14 GMT
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
f. Other
Comments: According to Constitution, the executive authority of Saint Lucia is vested in Her Majesty, but it may be exercised on behalf of Her Majesty by the Governor-General either directly or through officers subordinate to him (including the Prime Minister that is appointed by the Governor General, selecting for that purpose a member of the House of Representative who appears to him likely to command the support of the majority).
Source: C: 60.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:25:53 GMT
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
b. Two chambers
Comments: The House of Assembly and the Senate
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:33:40 GMT
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
a. Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: Members of the House of Assembly are elected by the FPTP system in single member constituencies.
Source: C: 30 and 33.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:34:48 GMT
ES06 What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
j. By appointment
Comments: Senate has 11 members appointed by Governor General, of whom six are appointed with the advice of Prime Minister, three with the advice of opposition leader and two others by his own deliberate judgment, after he has consulted religious, economic and social bodies from which he considers those Senators should be selected.
Source: C: 24.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:35:56 GMT
ES07 If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
h. Not applicable
Last updated: Thu, 23 May 2002 23:19:48 GMT
ES08 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
b. Specially delimited constituencies
Comments: Seats are distributed in single member constituencies approved by order of the Parliament upon a report prepared by the Constituency Boundary Commission.
Source: C: 30 and 58.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:38:08 GMT
ES09 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
d. Not applicable
Comments: Senators are appointed.
Source: C: 24.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:39:28 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: Thu, 23 May 2002 23:27:08 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 *
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:41:35 GMT
ES12 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
b. No
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:42:32 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 *
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:43:32 GMT
ES14 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
c. Not applicable
Comments: All seats are assigned on the basis of a FPTP system in single member constituencies.
Source: C: 30 and 33.
Last updated: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 14:33:17 GMT
ES15 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Comments: Senators are appointed.
Source: C: 24.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:48:15 GMT
ES16 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
c. Not applicable
Comments: Seats assigned by the FPTP system.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:56:29 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
Comments: Senators are appointed.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:57:23 GMT
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)
Comments: Members of the Parliament serves for a five-year term. The ordinary parliamentary period is for those five years, but the Governor General is entitled both to dissolve it before the elapse of that period and to prorogue it for not more than twelve months if Saint Lucia is in war. If the case, elections shall be held at least three months after Parliament dissolution.
Source: C: 55.
Last updated: Wed, 05 Feb 2003 01:25:30 GMT
ES19 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
e. Not applicable
Comments: Even though senators are appointed, all seats become vacant upon the next dissolution of Parliament.
Source: C: 27.
Last updated: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 14:10:02 GMT
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
Comments: Laws pertaining to elections are legislated both in the Constitution of Saint Lucia and in a House of Assembly Elections Act.
Last updated: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 14:42:41 GMT
LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
d. January 1970- December 1979
Comments: Both the Constitution and the Elections Act were created in 1979, since then the Act has undergone some amendments.
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:23:48 GMT
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:25:52 GMT
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Comments: a) Citizens must be registered to be entitled to vote.
Source: C: 33.
Last updated: 2006-11-21 20:57:42 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: Constitutional reform is required to accommodate local elections and referendums.
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:35:23 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: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:36:13 GMT
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
a. Judiciary
Comments: Every election petition shall be tried before the High Court
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:37:05 GMT
LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
h. Not applicable
Comments: The agency which settles formal disputes is the Judiciary.
Source: ESLD.
Last updated: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 14:45:14 GMT
LF09 Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
a. Candidates
c. Voters
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:38:43 GMT
LF10 What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
c. Superior Court
Comments: The hearing of an election petition is subject to the same procedures of a civil action in the High Court
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:39:40 GMT
LF11 Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
b. Legislative Committee
Comments: Only Parliament can create laws. Nevertheless, every proposed bill and every proposed regulation or other instrument having the force of law relating to the registration of voters for the purpose of electing members of the House or to the election of members of the House shall be referred to the Electoral Commission and to the Chief Elections Officer at such time as shall give them sufficient opportunity to make comments thereon before the bill is introduced in the Senate or the House or, as the case may be, the regulation or other instrument is made.
Source: C: 37 and 52.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:06:05 GMT
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:19:08 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:19:08 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: 2007-01-17 09:19:08 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: 2007-01-17 09:19:08 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:19:08 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:19:08 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
h. Not applicable
Comments: There is no allocation of free broadcast time or free printed advertisement space to political parties.
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:19:08 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: 2007-01-17 09:19:08 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:19:08 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:19:08 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 09:19:08 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: 2007-01-17 09:19:08 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: Presently, there are no provisions made for the registration of political parties.
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:25:11 GMT
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: Senators are appointed.
Source: C: 24.
Last updated: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 16:05:50 GMT
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
c. Country of birth
d. Residence
i. Minimum level of literacy
j. Other
Comments: a) 21 years old b) Commonwealth citizen d) Resident in Saint Lucia, or with residency in the country for at least twelve months before his/her nomination i) Ability to speak English with enough proficiency to participate in House proceedings; ability to read in English unless incapacitated by blindness j) They must be supported by at least six registered voters and deposit $ 250 East Caribbean dollars (1 EC dollar equals 0.37 US dollar) which are reimbursed if the candidate obtains at least 1/8 of the votes cast in the constituency.
Source: C: 31.
Last updated: 2006-11-15 14:39:09 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
d. Residence
i. Minimum level of literacy
Comments: Although Senate members are appointed, they must be: a) at least 30 years old b)Commonwealth citizens d) residents in the country five years immediately before their appointment i) able to speak English with enough proficiency to participate in House proceedings and able to read in English unless incapacitated by blindness.
Source: C: 25.
Last updated: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 16:13:11 GMT
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
k. Not applicable
Comments: Saint Lucia does not have a president.
Last updated: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 16:13:55 GMT
PC06 What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
c. Criminal record
f. Holding of military office
h. Bankruptcy or Insolvency
k. Mental health problems
n. Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
o. Other
Comments: Obedience or adherence to any foreign government, ministers of any religion, interested in government contracts; for candidates of House of Representatives do not have any connection with authorities in charge of any stage of current electoral process.
Source: C: 26 and 32.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:58:43 GMT
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
o. Not applicable
Comments: Saint Lucia does not have a president.
Last updated: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 16:14:44 GMT
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
c. In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Source: C: 31.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 19:03:49 GMT
PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
b. Deposit requirement (specify)
d. Other
Comments: Same requirements for all candidates, either if they are party or independent candidates.
Source: C. 31 www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2269_B.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-15 14:39:09 UTC
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 19:13:08 GMT
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
e. Not Applicable
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 19:13:59 GMT
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
a. No
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2006-11-15 14:39:09 UTC
PC13 If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
d. Not Applicable
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 19:15:47 GMT
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
e. Not Applicable
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 19:16:32 GMT
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
f. Not applicable
Comments: Political parties do not receive public funding.
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2006-11-15 14:39:09 UTC
PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
e. Not Applicable
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 19:19:41 GMT
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
a. Yes
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 19:20:30 GMT
PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
c. As related to the election period and between elections
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 19:21:04 GMT
PC19 Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
j. Not applicable
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 19:22:26 GMT
Vote Counting
VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Single ballot (all registered parties listed)
d. Categorical (only one mark allowed)
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:32:45 GMT
VC02 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
s. Not applicable
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:33:52 GMT
VC03 What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
s. Not Applicable
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:35:49 GMT
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:47:52 GMT
VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?
b. Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box
c. Tally of voters who voted
d. Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters
l. Counted by hand
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:48:50 GMT
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
c. District level
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:49:33 GMT
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
b. District level
Comments: The country is divided in single member constituencies.
Source: C: 33.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:51:28 GMT
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
a. Physically transported
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:52:07 GMT
VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
a. Ballots
b. Unused and spoiled ballots
f. Certificate of result
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:52:47 GMT
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
d. Transported in boxes sealed with numbered seals
e. Accompanied by election officials
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:53:41 GMT
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
b. Always recounted
Comments: All ballots are recounted from 9:00 a.m. the day after the taking of the poll.
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:54:36 GMT
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
c. Legislative formula or regulation
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:55:26 GMT
VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:56:12 GMT
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
c. Local Election Management body
Comments: Returning officers conduct recounts in the presence of the candidates and/or their representatives.
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:56:58 GMT
VC15 Are preliminary results announced?
a. Yes
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:57:28 GMT
VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
a. hours: *
Comments: On polling night.
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:58:13 GMT
VC17 Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
a. Yes
Comments: The returning officer publicly declares the poll and announces the candidate to whom most votes have been given, to be elected as the member for the electoral district.
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:59:21 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
Comments: Both the print and electronic media are used to disseminate information.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:13:54 GMT
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
d. Not applicable
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:15:53 GMT
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
a. No
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:17:14 GMT
VE04 What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
b. Media advertisement
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:18:39 GMT
Voting Operations
VO01 Approximately what percentage (on the basis of cost) of election day supplies and equipment are obtained or produced within the country?
c. 71-80%
Comments: Voting screens and election forms.
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 19:35:09 GMT
VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
a. Yes
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 19:43:23 GMT
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Source: C: 33.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 19:44:45 GMT
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
a. Outside the country voting is not permitted
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 19:45:36 GMT
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
g. Not applicable
Comments: Voting outside the country is not permitted.
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 16:02:48 GMT
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
a. No
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 19:48:02 GMT
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
f. Not applicable
Comments: Electors can not vote in advance of the designated national election day(s).
Last updated: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 16:03:58 GMT
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
g. Not applicable
Comments: Electors can not vote in advance of the designated national election day(s).
Last updated: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 16:04:31 GMT
VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:21:43 GMT
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes, the maximum capacity is: Approximately 300 electors per polling station
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:22:23 GMT
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: C: 33.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:23:19 GMT
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
a. The smallest polling station: 2 officials, presiding officer and poll clerk
b. The largest polling station: 3 officials, presiding officer, poll clerk and assistant poll clerk
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:24:48 GMT
VO13 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the presiding polling officer for the most recent national elections?
a. hours: An average of 12 hours
Comments: Instructions are arranged over two separate days that average 12 hours.
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:26:31 GMT
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Source: C: 33.
Last updated: Fri, 23 May 2003 08:21:03 GMT
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
e. Other
Comments: Commonwealth citizen, resident of Saint Lucia and registered as voter.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:46:24 GMT
VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
c. Detention
d. Mental disability
h. Other
Comments: Conviction for electoral offences.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:48:17 GMT
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: Electoral Commission
Source: C: 37.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:50:12 GMT
VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?
b. Voters register
Source: C: 37.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:51:24 GMT
VR06 How frequently is the voters register updated?
e. Other
Comments: Supplementary lists are prepared bi-annually
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:52:25 GMT
VR07 What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
e. Appearance by voter at registration office
Source: EDSL.
Last updated: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:54:28 GMT
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