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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 Constitution mandates which positions in government will rely on an electoral system, however separate legislation governs the administration of elections and the electoral process.
Source:
Teokoati Joseph, Chief Probation Officer, Probation Service - Ministry of Justice
Verified:
2012/06/04
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
Comments:
Source:
Teokoati Joseph, Chief Probation Officer, Probation Service - Ministry of Justice
Verified:
2012/06/04
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source:
Pacific Election Administration Compared: Andrew Ellis (International IDEA) and Alistair Legge (PIANZEA), 2005.
Verified:
2012/06/04
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary
Comments:
Source:
Teokoati Joseph, Chief Probation Officer, Probation Service - Ministry of Justice
Verified:
2012/06/04
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