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Electoral Management

Bolivia Bolivia

EM002

Responsibility of national EMB
Question:Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s): a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: Besides of presidential, legislative and local elections, the electoral body is responsible of referenda, citizens´ initiatives, recalls and electoral processes in civil society organizations, public and private universities (if it is requested).
Source: Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 205-208: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). EMB Law; "Ley del Órgano Electoral Plurinacional — Ley 018-2010", art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-018-2010-organo-electoral-plurinacional-vigente/ (2019).
Verified: 2024/12/09
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EM004

EMB budget determined by
Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): c. The legislature
g. Other
Comments: The Supreme Electoral Court is responsible of the consolidated budget of Plurinational Electoral Body, which is submitted before the Legislative Assembly for its constitutional process.
Source: Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 158 (11), 321 (III): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). EMB Law; "Ley del Órgano Electoral Plurinacional — Ley 018-2010", art. 30 (6), 43 (4): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-018-2010-organo-electoral-plurinacional-vigente/ (2019).
Verified: 2024/12/09
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by
Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): c. The legislature
Comments:
Source: Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 158 (17), 217 (II): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019).
Verified: 2024/12/09
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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 six years without possibility of reelection.
Source: Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 206 (II): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). EMB Law; "Ley del Órgano Electoral Plurinacional — Ley 018-2010", art. 12: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-018-2010-organo-electoral-plurinacional-vigente/ (2019).
Verified: 2024/12/09
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EM012

Electoral Management model
Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: b. Independent
Comments: The Plurinational Electoral Body is a public authority of the State and has constitutional status equal to that of the legislative, executive and judicial authorities. It is related to these organs based on the principles of independence, separation, coordination and cooperation. The electoral authority has functional autonomy from other state bodies. It does not receive instructions from other public authorities nor is it influenced by any other authority.
Source: Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 12 (I): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). EMB Law; "Ley del Órgano Electoral Plurinacional — Ley 018-2010", art. 2, 4 (10): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-018-2010-organo-electoral-plurinacional-vigente/ (2019).
Verified: 2024/12/09
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EM013

Number of EMB members
Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Supreme Electoral Court is composed of seven (7) members, of which at least two (2) shall be of indigenous origin and at least three (3) shall be women.
Source: Constitution: "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 206 (II): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). EMB Law: "Ley del Órgano Electoral Plurinacional — Ley 018-2010", art. 12: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-018-2010-organo-electoral-plurinacional-vigente/ (2019).
Verified: 2024/12/09
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EM014

Membership based on
Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: b. Expertise
Comments: In order to be appointed member of the Supreme Electoral Court, it is required: academic qualification with at least five years of professional experience; be at least 30 years old at the time of appointment; have Bolivian citizenship; have fulfilled any military service obligations; be registered in the electoral roll; speak at least two of the official languages of Bolivia; and, not be affiliated to any political party.
Source: Constitution: "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 206 (IV), 207, 234: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). EMB Law: "Ley del Órgano Electoral Plurinacional — Ley 018-2010", art. 13 (3), 14: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-018-2010-organo-electoral-plurinacional-vigente/ (2019).
Verified: 2024/12/09
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): a. Head of State
e. Legislature
Comments: The President shall designate one member of the Supreme Electoral Court; and, the Plurinational Legislative Assembly shall elect six members by 2/3 majority.
Source: Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 206 (III): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). EMB Law; "Ley del Órgano Electoral Plurinacional — Ley 018-2010", art. 13 (1 & 2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-018-2010-organo-electoral-plurinacional-vigente/ (2019).
Verified: 2024/12/09
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