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Palau
- 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?
b. No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-04 10:25:12 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
h. Not applicable
Comments: For the President and Vice President election the voters of the whole Republic will vote, same as the Senate Election (Legislative) and for the House of Delegates they represent each State in the Republic which consist of 16 States. Each State will vote for their candidates who is a registered voter of that particular State.
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-04 10:25:12 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 13:21:27 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
d. Agenda initiative
e. Recall
Comments: C:ArtII:Sec3 "Major governmental powers including but not limited to defense, security, or foreign affairs may be delegated by treaty, compact, or other agreement between the sovereign Republic of Palau and another sovereign nation or international organization, provided such treaty, compact or agreement shall be approved by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members of each house of the Olbiil Era Kelulau and by a majority of the votes cast in a nationwide referendum conducted for such purpose, provided, that any such agreement which authorizes use, testing, storage or disposal of nuclear, toxic chemical, gas or biological weapons intended for use in warfare shall require approval of not less than three-fourths (3/4) of the votes cast in such referendum." C:ArtVIII:Sec10 "The President or Vice President may be removed from office by a recall. A recall is initiated by a resolution adopted by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the state legislatures in not less than three-fourths (3/4) of the states. Upon receipt by the presiding officers of the Olbiil Era Kelulau of the required number of certified resolutions, the Olbiil Era Kelulau shall establish a special election board to supervise a nationwide recall referendum to be held not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days, after receipt of the required number of certified resolutions." C:ArtIX:Sec17 "The people may recall a member of the Olbiil Era Kelulau from office. A recall is initiated by a petition which shall name the member sought to be recalled, state the grounds for recall, and be signed by not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the number of persons who voted in the most recent election for that member of the Olbiil Era Kelulau. A special recall election shall be held not later than sixty (60) calendar days after the filing of the recall petition. A member of the Olbiil Era Kelulau shall be removed from office only with the approval of a majority of the persons voting in the election, and such vacancy shall be filled by a special election to be held in accordance with law. A recall may be sought against an individual member of the Olbiil Era Kelulau no more than once per term. No recall shall be permitted against a member who is serving the first year of his first term in the Olbiil Era Kelulau." C:ArtXIII:Sec6 "Harmful substances such as nuclear, chemical, gas or biological weapons intended for use in warfare, nuclear power plants, and waste materials therefrom, shall not be used, tested, stored, or disposed of within the territorial jurisdiction of Palau without the express approval of not less than three-fourths (3/4) of the votes cast in a referendum submitted on this specific question." C:ArtXIII:Sec12 "The national government shall have exclusive power to regulate importation of firearms and ammunition. No persons except armed forces personnel lawfully in Palau and law enforcement officers acting in an official capacity shall have the right to possess firearms or ammunition unless authorized by legislation which is approved in a nationwide referendum by a majority of the votes cast on the issue."
Source: The 1979 Constitution of the Republic of Palau, art. II:3, VIII:10, IX:17, XIII:6 and XIII:12
Last updated: 2006-12-31 14:28:36 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Comments: C:ArtII:Sec3 "Major governmental powers including but not limited to defense, security, or foreign affairs may be delegated by treaty, compact, or other agreement between the sovereign Republic of Palau and another sovereign nation or international organization, provided such treaty, compact or agreement shall be approved by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members of each house of the Olbiil Era Kelulau and by a majority of the votes cast in a nationwide referendum conducted for such purpose, provided, that any such agreement which authorizes use, testing, storage or disposal of nuclear, toxic chemical, gas or biological weapons intended for use in warfare shall require approval of not less than three-fourths (3/4) of the votes cast in such referendum." C:ArtXIII:Sec6 "Harmful substances such as nuclear, chemical, gas or biological weapons intended for use in warfare, nuclear power plants, and waste materials therefrom, shall not be used, tested, stored, or disposed of within the territorial jurisdiction of Palau without the express approval of not less than three-fourths (3/4) of the votes cast in a referendum submitted on this specific question." C:ArtXIII:Sec12 "The national government shall have exclusive power to regulate importation of firearms and ammunition. No persons except armed forces personnel lawfully in Palau and law enforcement officers acting in an official capacity shall have the right to possess firearms or ammunition unless authorized by legislation which is approved in a nationwide referendum by a majority of the votes cast on the issue."
Source: The 1979 Constitution of the Republic of Palau, art. II:3, XIII:6 and XIII:12
Last updated: 2006-12-31 14:28:36 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-31 13:42:30 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-31 13:42:30 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: The 1979 Constitution of the Republic of Palau
Last updated: 2006-12-31 13:42:30 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Comments: C:ArtVIII:Sec10 "The President or Vice President may be removed from office by a recall. A recall is initiated by a resolution adopted by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the state legislatures in not less than three-fourths (3/4) of the states. Upon receipt by the presiding officers of the Olbiil Era Kelulau of the required number of certified resolutions, the Olbiil Era Kelulau shall establish a special election board to supervise a nationwide recall referendum to be held not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days, after receipt of the required number of certified resolutions." C:ArtIX:Sec17 "The people may recall a member of the Olbiil Era Kelulau from office. A recall is initiated by a petition which shall name the member sought to be recalled, state the grounds for recall, and be signed by not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the number of persons who voted in the most recent election for that member of the Olbiil Era Kelulau. A special recall election shall be held not later than sixty (60) calendar days after the filing of the recall petition. A member of the Olbiil Era Kelulau shall be removed from office only with the approval of a majority of the persons voting in the election, and such vacancy shall be filled by a special election to be held in accordance with law. A recall may be sought against an individual member of the Olbiil Era Kelulau no more than once per term. No recall shall be permitted against a member who is serving the first year of his first term in the Olbiil Era Kelulau."
Source: The 1979 Constitution of the Republic of Palau, art. VIII:10 and IX:17
Last updated: 2006-12-31 14:28:36 UTC
DD09 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-31 13:53:05 UTC
DD10 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-31 13:53:05 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
Last updated: 2006-12-31 13:21:27 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 13:21:27 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
Last updated: 2006-12-31 13:21:27 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
Last updated: 2006-12-31 13:21:27 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
b. Adoption of international treaties
c. Transfer of authority to international bodies
d. National sovereignity, national self-determination
g. Civil service
j. Other (specify)
Comments: j) Matters concerning compacts and treaties, national security, especially on nuclear, toxic chemical, gas or biological weapons, and importation of firearms. C:ArtII:Sec3 "Major governmental powers including but not limited to defense, security, or foreign affairs may be delegated by treaty, compact, or other agreement between the sovereign Republic of Palau and another sovereign nation or international organization, provided such treaty, compact or agreement shall be approved by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members of each house of the Olbiil Era Kelulau and by a majority of the votes cast in a nationwide referendum conducted for such purpose, provided, that any such agreement which authorizes use, testing, storage or disposal of nuclear, toxic chemical, gas or biological weapons intended for use in warfare shall require approval of not less than three-fourths (3/4) of the votes cast in such referendum." C:ArtXIII:Sec6 "Harmful substances such as nuclear, chemical, gas or biological weapons intended for use in warfare, nuclear power plants, and waste materials therefrom, shall not be used, tested, stored, or disposed of within the territorial jurisdiction of Palau without the express approval of not less than three-fourths (3/4) of the votes cast in a referendum submitted on this specific question." C:ArtXIII:Sec12 "The national government shall have exclusive power to regulate importation of firearms and ammunition. No persons except armed forces personnel lawfully in Palau and law enforcement officers acting in an official capacity shall have the right to possess firearms or ammunition unless authorized by legislation which is approved in a nationwide referendum by a majority of the votes cast on the issue."
Source: The 1979 Constitution of the Republic of Palau, art. II:3, XIII:6 and XIII:12
Last updated: 2006-12-31 14:28:36 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-31 13:55:18 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
j. Other (specify)
Comments: j) Only the matters that are mentioned in the constitution can be subject to referendums.
Source: The 1979 Constitution of the Republic of Palau, art. II:3, XIII:6 and XIII:12
Last updated: 2006-12-31 13:55:18 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 13:21:27 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 13:21:27 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
a. Members of the national legislature
b. President
j. Other (specify)
Comments: j) The Vice President. C:ArtVIII:Sec10 "The President or Vice President may be removed from office by a recall. A recall is initiated by a resolution adopted by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the state legislatures in not less than three-fourths (3/4) of the states. Upon receipt by the presiding officers of the Olbiil Era Kelulau of the required number of certified resolutions, the Olbiil Era Kelulau shall establish a special election board to supervise a nationwide recall referendum to be held not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days, after receipt of the required number of certified resolutions." C:ArtIX:Sec17 "The people may recall a member of the Olbiil Era Kelulau from office. A recall is initiated by a petition which shall name the member sought to be recalled, state the grounds for recall, and be signed by not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the number of persons who voted in the most recent election for that member of the Olbiil Era Kelulau. A special recall election shall be held not later than sixty (60) calendar days after the filing of the recall petition. A member of the Olbiil Era Kelulau shall be removed from office only with the approval of a majority of the persons voting in the election, and such vacancy shall be filled by a special election to be held in accordance with law. A recall may be sought against an individual member of the Olbiil Era Kelulau no more than once per term. No recall shall be permitted against a member who is serving the first year of his first term in the Olbiil Era Kelulau."
Source: The 1979 Constitution of the Republic of Palau, art. VIII:10 and IX:17
Last updated: 2006-12-31 14:28:36 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
a. X
Comments: a) A member of the legislature can not be recalled during the first year of his or her first term. C:ArtIX:Sec17 "The people may recall a member of the Olbiil Era Kelulau from office. A recall is initiated by a petition which shall name the member sought to be recalled, state the grounds for recall, and be signed by not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the number of persons who voted in the most recent election for that member of the Olbiil Era Kelulau. A special recall election shall be held not later than sixty (60) calendar days after the filing of the recall petition. A member of the Olbiil Era Kelulau shall be removed from office only with the approval of a majority of the persons voting in the election, and such vacancy shall be filled by a special election to be held in accordance with law. A recall may be sought against an individual member of the Olbiil Era Kelulau no more than once per term. No recall shall be permitted against a member who is serving the first year of his first term in the Olbiil Era Kelulau."
Source: The 1979 Constitution of the Republic of Palau, art. IX:17
Last updated: 2006-12-31 14:28:36 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
a. Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments: a) Within 30-60 days. C:ArtVIII:Sec10 "The President or Vice President may be removed from office by a recall. A recall is initiated by a resolution adopted by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the state legislatures in not less than three-fourths (3/4) of the states. Upon receipt by the presiding officers of the Olbiil Era Kelulau of the required number of certified resolutions, the Olbiil Era Kelulau shall establish a special election board to supervise a nationwide recall referendum to be held not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days, after receipt of the required number of certified resolutions."
Source: The 1979 Constitution of the Republic of Palau, art. VIII:10
Last updated: 2006-12-31 14:28:36 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 13:21:27 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 13:21:27 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 13:21:27 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 13:21:27 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 13:21:27 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Palau Election Commission
b. Full Address PO Box 2032
c. Telephone (680) 488 1554/4543
d. Facsimile (680) 488 3327
e. Email [email protected]
h. Information Officer Maria M Decherong
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections English
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 13:36:55 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
c. Local level
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 13:36:55 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
a. The President
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 13:36:55 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
d. A national government department
Comments: d) The Palau Election Commission
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 13:36:55 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
b. For a term of _________ years
Comments: 4 years
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 13:36:55 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: 2006-12-20 13:36:55 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: 2006-12-20 13:36:55 UTC
Electoral Systems
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
a. Part of Constitution
d. Regulations or administrative rules
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 13:33:22 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 13:33:22 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA)and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005.
Last updated: 2005-08-12 14:41:48 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Maria M Decherong
b. Job Title: Administrative Specialist
c. Organisation: Palau Election Commission
d. Contact Address: PO Box 826
e. Telephone: (680) 488 1554/4543
f. Facsimile: (680) 488 3327
g. Email: [email protected]
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:51:17 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:51:17 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: 2006-12-20 14:51:17 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: 2006-12-20 14:51:17 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:51:17 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:51:17 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
h. Not applicable
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:51:17 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Comments: Not applicable
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:51:17 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:51:17 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:51:17 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:51:17 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: 2006-12-20 14:51:17 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
a. Yes, in presidential elections
b. Yes, in legislative elections
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:51:17 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:51:17 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)
f. Other
Comments: a) 25 signatures from eligible voters of one's state must be secured before candidacy is certified f) A petition of declaration to run in an election for a delegate seat must be filed with the National Election Office prior to election
Source: IPU Parline database, http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2243.htm
Last updated: 2007-01-04 10:35:33 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:44:34 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
d. Residence
f. Registration
Comments: Constitution, section 6: To be eligible to hold office in the Olbiil Era Kelulau, a person must be: (1) a citizen; (2) not less than twenty-five (25) years of age; (3) a resident of Palau for not less-than five (5) years immediately preceding the election; and (4) a resident of the district in which he wishes to run for office for not less than one (1) year immediately preceding the election.
Source: Constitution, section 6
Last updated: 2007-01-04 10:35:33 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
d. Residence
f. Registration
Comments: Constitution, section 6: To be eligible to hold office in the Olbiil Era Kelulau, a person must be: (1) a citizen; (2) not less than twenty-five (25) years of age; (3) a resident of Palau for not less-than five (5) years immediately preceding the election; and (4) a resident of the district in which he wishes to run for office for not less than one (1) year immediately preceding the election.
Source: Constitution, section 6
Last updated: 2007-01-04 10:35:33 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
a. Neither in presidential nor legislative elections
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-04 10:35:33 UTC
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 14:17:22 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
f. Not applicable
Comments: There is no public funding of political parties.
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2006-11-15 14:17:22 UTC
Vote Counting
VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
c. Write-in ballot
d. Categorical (only one mark allowed)
Comments: c.) and d.) The voter marks the candidate of choice or writes the name of the candidate.
Source: Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA)and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005.
Last updated: 2007-01-04 10:22:10 UTC
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
c. At special counting centres
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:48:28 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
d. By request
Comments: d) But have to have adequate grounds for a request
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:48:47 UTC
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
a. National Electoral Management Body
Comments: a) Palau Election Commisson
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 13:41:12 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 13:41:12 UTC
Voting Operations
VO03 Where can electors vote?
d. At specially designated polling stations
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:46:35 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
b. Citizens residing outside the country
c. Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
Comments: Electors who will be away, giving three days notice.
Source: Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA)and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005.
Last updated: 2005-08-12 15:52:55 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
c. Special polling stations
Comments: Overseas polling places where established.
Source: Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA)and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005.
Last updated: 2005-08-12 15:54:05 UTC
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
b. Yes
Source: Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA)and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005.
Last updated: 2005-08-12 15:45:51 UTC
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
b. By mail
e. Other
Comments: A voter can walk in and cast their vote at the Palau Election Commission Office but need to present document to justify that they will be off Island during the elections.
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-05 07:55:09 UTC
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
b. Disabled persons
c. People in remote areas
d. People in hospitals
f. Other
Comments: c.) and f.) Electors who are at sea or absent or will be in Sonorol or Tobi 20 days before polling or on the day.
Source: Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA)and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005.
Last updated: 2007-01-05 07:55:09 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:46:35 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 14:46:35 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Comments: 18 years
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 13:42:31 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
b. Period of Residence
d. Naturalization
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 13:42:31 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: d) Palau Election Commission
Source: Maria M Decherong, Administrative Specialist, Palau Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-20 13:42:31 UTC
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