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Moldova, Republic of

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Boundary Delimitation

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies

Question:	Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:	b. No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments:	Boundaries correspond to official administrative-territorial units of the Republic of Moldova.
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 27 (paragraph 1).
Verified:	2008/02/06

BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries

Question:	On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):	h. Not applicable
Comments:	Boundaries correspond to official administrative-territorial units of the Republic of Moldova.
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 27 (paragraph 1).
Verified:	2008/02/06

BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries

Question:	The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):	g. Other
Comments:	Boundaries correspond to official administrative-territorial units of the Republic of Moldova.
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 27 (paragraph 1).
Verified:	2008/02/06

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Electoral Systems

ES001

Head of State

Question:	How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):	d. Indirectly elected by legislature
Comments:
Source:	Constitution 2007, article 78.
Verified:	2008/02/05

ES002

Head of Government

Question:	How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:	c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments:	The head of government is appointed by the president after consulting with the parliamentary fractions.
Source:	Constitution 2007, article 98.
Verified:	2008/02/06

ES003

President

Question:	Does the country have a president?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:
Source:	Constitution 2007, article 77.
Verified:	2008/02/06

ES004

Number of Chambers

Question:	The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:	a. One chamber
Comments:
Source:	Constitution 2007, article 60.
Verified:	2008/02/06

ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)

Question:	What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):	g. List Proportional Representation
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 87.
Verified:	2008/02/06

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Legislative Framework

LF001

Status of Electoral Law

Question:	What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):	b. Separate legislation
Comments:	The basic electoral code is the law nr. 1381-XIII that was adopted on 21 of november 1997. The last modifications were made in 2007, so the last modified edition of the Electoral Code was published in 2007
Source:	Central Electoral Commission tel: + 373 22 251 451
Verified:	2008/02/06

LF003

Electoral Law covers

Question:	The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):	a. National elections c. Local elections d. Referendums
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code, 2007
Verified:	2008/02/06

LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting

Question:	Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):	a. Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 2 (paragraph 2).
Verified:	2008/02/06

LF007

Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)

Question:	What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):	a. Judiciary d. Other
Comments:	Courts and electoral bodies of higher level (the body that is superior to the body having arrived at the decision) decide formal electoral disputes.
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 65 (paragraph 1).
Verified:	2008/02/06

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Electoral Management

EM001

Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:

Name of Institution: Central Electoral Commission
Website Address: http://www.cec.md

Source

No Source

Verified

2009/11/05

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EM002

Responsibility of national EMB

Question:	Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):	a. National level
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 22.
Verified:	2008/02/06

EM004

EMB budget determined by

Question:	The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):	c. The legislature
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 24.
Verified:	2008/02/06

EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by

Question:	The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):	c. The legislature
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code, article 35.
Verified:	2002/08/23

EM006

Term of EMB members

Question:	The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:	b. For a specified number of years
Comments:	For a term of 5 years.
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 17 (paragraph 6).
Verified:	2008/02/06

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Voter Education

VE001

Information campaigns performed by

Question:	Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):	a. National Electoral Management Body c. Local/County Electoral Management Bodies d. National Government f. Local Governments g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations h. Political parties/ candidates i. Media
Comments:
Source:	Central Electoral Commission tel: + 373 22 251 451
Verified:	2008/02/06

VE002

Frequency of voter education programs

Question:	At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:	a. Continuously
Comments:
Source:	Central Electoral Commission tel: + 373 22 251 451
Verified:	2008/02/06

VE003

National civic education

Question:	Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):	b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
Comments:
Source:	Central Electoral Commission tel: + 373 22 251 451
Verified:	2008/02/06

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Voter Registration

VR001

Voting age

Question:	What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:	c. 18
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 11.
Verified:	2008/02/06

VR002

Other voting requirements

Question:	Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):	a. Citizenship
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 11.
Verified:	2008/02/06

VR004

Body responsible for voter registration

Question:	Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:	c. Local Government Authority
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 39 (paragraph 1).
Verified:	2008/02/06

VR008

Compulsory voter registration

Question:	Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code, article 53 (paragraphs 1 and 2).
Verified:	2002/08/23

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Voting Operations

VO003

Electors vote at

Question:	Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):	c. At any polling station in the same country d. At specially designated polling stations
Comments:	c) Voters can vote only at a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered for national elections, but with permission they can vote at any polling station in the country; militaries in term service can vote only in the perimeter of their unit; people with disabilities can vote in their residence, on demand; d)Specially designated polling stations are created at diplomatic and consular missions.
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, articles: 2 (paragraph 3), 29 (paragraph 13), and 53(paragraph 2).
Verified:	2008/02/06

VO004

Voting outside the country is permitted for

Question:	Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):	b. Citizens residing outside the country c. Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 2 (paragraph 3).
Verified:	2008/02/06

VO005

Locations for voting outside of the country

Question:	If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):	a. Embassies b. Consulates
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 29 (paragraph 13).
Verified:	2008/02/06

VO011

Voting method

Question:	How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):	a. Manually marking of ballots
Comments:	The voter shall apply a stamp with the inscription "voted" in the circle of one of the rectangles on the ballot.
Source:	Electoral Code, article 54 (paragraph 2).
Verified:	2002/08/23

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Parties and Candidates

PC001

Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)

Question:	What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):	f. Other
Comments:	Registered parties can nominate candidates if they are registered at the Ministry of Justice. At the parliamentary elections the period for nominating candidates starts not before than 60 days prior the election day and ends no later than 30 days prior the election day; at the local elections they can register candidates after the creation of local electoral authorities. They are registered by the district or by the Central Election Commission.
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, articles: 41 (paragraph 1, 2) and 44 (paragraph 1).
Verified:	2008/02/06

PC003

Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)

Question:	What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):	a. Age b. Citizenship d. Residence
Comments:	a) 18 years old.
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, articles 12 and 75.
Verified:	2008/02/06

PC008

Independent candidates

Question:	Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):	e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 41 (paragraph 2, point 3).
Verified:	2008/02/06

PC012

Public funding of parties

Question:	Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):	b. Direct c. Indirect
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 37 (paragraph 1).
Verified:	2008/02/06

PC015

Basis of public funding

Question:	What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):	a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 37 (paragraph 3).
Verified:	2008/02/06

PC017

Private funding of parties

Question:	Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 38.
Verified:	2008/02/06

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Vote Counting

VC004

Voters are sorted/counted at

Question:	Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:	a. The polling stations
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, article 56.
Verified:	2009/11/04

VC011

Conditions for recount

Question:	Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):	d. By request
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code 2007, Article 65-68. Central Electoral Commission tel: + 373 22 251 451
Verified:	2009/11/04

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Media and Elections

ME037

Parties receive free broadcast time based on

Question:	What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):	a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments:	There is no free granted editorial space
Source:	Electoral Code, 2007, article 46-47. and Regulation for the reflection of the electoral campaign
Verified:	2008/02/06

ME059

Existence of televised debates

Question:	Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):	b. Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:	They are normally conducted also in local elections.
Source:	Electoral Code, 2007, article 46-47.
Verified:	2008/02/06

ME062

Blackout period for opinion polls

Question:	What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:	c. 4-5 days
Comments:
Source:	Electoral Code, 2007, article 47 paragraph (8).Regulation for the reflection of the electoral campaign
Verified:	2008/02/06

ME080

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Direct Democracy

DD002

Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:
Source:	Constitution, 2007 , Section 141-143; Electoral Code, 2007, article 142-202. Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified:	2008/02/06

DD003

Mandatory referendums (national level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:
Source:	Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified:	2009/10/23

DD004

Optional referendums (national level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:
Source:	Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified:	2009/10/23

DD005

Citizens' Initiatives (national level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:
Source:	Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified:	2009/10/23

DD006

Agenda Initiatives (national level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:
Source:	Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified:	2009/10/23

DD007

Recalls (national level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:	b. No
Comments:
Source:	Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified:	2009/10/23

DD129

Binding referenda

Question:	Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:	d. No information available
Comments:
Source:	Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified:	2009/10/23

DD130

National referenda deal with

Question:	Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:	c. Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source:	Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified:	2009/10/23

DD131

Direct Democracy at sub-national level

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:
Source:	Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified:	2009/10/23