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Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level
Comments:
The Central Election Commission shall organize preparation for and conduct of elections of the President and deputies of the Mazhilis of Parliament; administer organization and conduct of elections of deputies of the Senate of Parliament.
Source:
Constitutional Law on Elections of the Republic of Kazakhstan as amended on June 29, 2018, article 12: https://www.election.gov.kz/eng/election-legal-framework/the-laws-of-the-rk.php
Verified:
2024/10/17
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments:
5. Expenses on the maintenance of the Central Election Commission and its personnel shall be covered from the republican budget. (Art. 11).
1. Elections of the President, deputies of the Parliament, maslikhats, members of other local self-government bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan shall be funded from the republican budget through the accounts of local executive bodies opened specifically for these purposes. The territorial election commissions shall control the funds that are transferred to the above named accounts from the republican budget. The order of financing shall be established by the budgetary legislation. (Art. 33).
Source:
Constitutional Law on Elections of the Republic of Kazakhstan as amended on of June 29, 2018, art. 11, 33: https://www.election.gov.kz/eng/election-legal-framework/the-laws-of-the-rk.php
Verified:
2024/10/17
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments:
1. Control over spending by candidates of the funds allocated from the republican budget for the election campaigns shall be exercised according to legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
2. Control over spending of the funds from the election funds shall be exercised by the corresponding election commissions and banking institutions.
3. By suggestions of the corresponding election commissions, the experts of the state bodies within their competency can be involved in the conduct the aforementioned control.
Source:
Constitutional Law on Elections of the Republic of Kazakhstan as amended on June 29, 2018, art. 36: https://www.election.gov.kz/eng/election-legal-framework/the-laws-of-the-rk.php
Verified:
2024/10/17
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:
The term of office of election commissions is five years. (Constitutional Law on Elections, Art. 10-3)
Source:
Constitutional Law on Elections of the Republic of Kazakhstan as amended on June 29, 2018, art. 10: https://www.election.gov.kz/eng/election-legal-framework/the-laws-of-the-rk.php
Verified:
2024/10/17
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments:
1. Election commissions shall be the state election bodies organizing preparation for and conduct of elections in the Republic.
2. A unified system of election commissions shall be comprised of:
1) Central Election Commission of the Republic;
2) territorial election commissions;
3) the sub-clause is excluded by the Constitutional Act of RK of 29.06.2018 No. 162-VI (enters into force upon expiry of ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication);
4) precinct election commissions.
Territorial election commissions are formed by the Central Election Commission, and precinct election commissions - by the relevant territorial election commissions.
The compound of the election commissions, with the exception of the Central Election Commission, is formed by relevant maslikhats.
Add. Note: Members of the National Election Commission get appointed by the President (2 members + 1 Chairperson), the Senate (2 members) and the Mazhilis (2 members).
Source:
Constitutional Law on Elections of the Republic of Kazakhstan as amended on June 29, 2018, art. 10: https://www.election.gov.kz/eng/election-legal-framework/the-laws-of-the-rk.php
Verified:
2024/10/18
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments:
The Central Election Commission shall consist of the chairperson and six members.
Source:
Constitutional Law on Elections of the Republic of Kazakhstan as amended on June 29, 2018, art. 11: https://www.election.gov.kz/eng/election-legal-framework/the-laws-of-the-rk.php
Verified:
2024/10/18
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
e . No Information Available
Comments:
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan shall appoint the Chairperson and two members of the Central Election Commission,(art. 44).
Each of the Parliament Chambers shall independently, without participation from the other Chamber appoint two members of the Constitutional Council; and appoint two members of the Central Election Commission for a five-year term;(art. 57).
The Chairpersons of Parliament's Chambers shall nominate the members of the Constitutional Council, the Central Election Commission, and the Accounts Committee for Control over Implementation of the Republican Budget; (art. 58).
Source:
Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan as amended on March 10, 2017, art. 44, 57, 58: https://www.election.gov.kz/eng/election-legal-framework/the-constitution-of-the-rk.php
Verified:
2024/10/18
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State
e . Legislature
Comments:
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan shall appoint the Chairperson and two members of the Central Election Commission,(art. 44).
Each of the Parliament Chambers shall independently, without participation from the other Chamber appoint two members of the Constitutional Council; and appoint two members of the Central Election Commission for a five-year term;(art. 57).
The Chairpersons of Parliament's Chambers shall nominate the members of the Constitutional Council, the Central Election Commission, and the Accounts Committee for Control over Implementation of the Republican Budget; (art. 58).
Source:
Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan as amended on March 10, 2017, art. 44, 57, 58: https://www.election.gov.kz/eng/election-legal-framework/the-constitution-of-the-rk.php
Verified:
2024/10/18
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