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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):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation
Comments: Niue Assembly Act 1966, as amended; Constitutional Polls Act 1977, as amended.
Source: Constitution; Niue Assembly Act 1966, as amended; Constitutional Polls Act 1977, as amended.
Verified: 2014/06/23
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections c . Local elections d . Referendums
Comments: There are national provisions for elections of the Village Councils through the Village Councils Act 1967.
Source: Constitution; Niue Assembly Act 1966, as amended; Constitutional Polls Act 1977, as amended; Village Councils Act 1967, as amended.
Verified: 2014/06/23
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: No provision for compulsory voting. There is a provision for a compulsory registration.
Source: Constitution; Niue Assembly Act 1966, as amended, Art. 14.
Verified: 2014/06/23
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: "Where any candidate has reason to believe that the public declaration by the Chief Electoral Officer of the number of votes received by each candidate is incorrect, and that on a recount of it the first-mentioned candidate might be found to be elected, he may within 3 days after the public declaration apply to a Judge for a recount of the votes."
Source: Niue Assembly Act 1966, as amended, Sec. 71.
Verified: 2014/06/23
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