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total countries/territories: 113
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| Country/Territory |
Answers |
Comments |
Verified |
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Albania
|
b. No
|
Source:
Ilirjan Celibashi, Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC), icelibashi(a)kqz.org.al
|
2003/06/10
|
|
Algeria
|
b. No
|
The rules and regulations are found in the Electoral Law.
Source:
Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
|
2006/05/08
|
|
American Samoa
|
b. No
|
Source:
Unknown
|
2005/02/16
|
|
Argentina
|
b. No
|
El Código Electoral fija los deberes y obligaciones.
Source:
Law Nº 19.945.
|
2021/12/26
|
|
Armenia
|
a. Yes
|
|
2003/06/11
|
|
Austria
|
b. No
|
|
2003/06/11
|
|
Azerbaijan
|
a. Yes
|
This Code establishes the rules for the organization and conduct of elections of deputies to
the parliament of The Republic of Azerbaijan (the Milli Majlis), presidential and municipal elections of the
Republic of Azerbaijan and nationwide opinion polls/referendums.
Source:
Election code of the Republic of Azerbaijan
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7885/file/Azerbaijan_Election_am2017_en.pdf (2017).
|
2022/01/28
|
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Bahamas
|
b. No
|
|
2002/10/03
|
|
Bahrain
|
b. No
|
There is no code of conduct, however there are rules and regulations to be followed.
Source:
Decree number 14 for 2002, Exercising Political Rights, part 4.
Updated on March 10, 2005
|
2005/03/30
|
|
Bangladesh
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
Constitution; Part VII; Article 120
|
2004/08/20
|
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Barbados
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
Donville Johnson, Chief Electoral Officer, Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Barbados, Donvillej(a)hotmail.com
|
2002/07/09
|
|
Belarus
|
b. No
|
There is no separate code, but the main regulations are incorporated in the Code on Elections.
Source:
Ms. Lidia Ermoshina - Chairperson of the Central Commission of the Republic of the Belarus on Elections and Holding of Republican Referendums. [email protected]
|
2002/08/21
|
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Belgium
|
b. No
|
There are instructions in the Electoral Law, but not in a specific code of conduct.
Source:
Electoral Code
|
2012/05/04
|
|
Belize
|
b. No
|
|
2002/07/09
|
|
Benin
|
b. No
|
Ils se basent sur les dispositions du code électoral.
Source:
Mr théodule Nouatchi(Enseignant d'université au bénin)
|
2005/01/23
|
|
Bermuda
|
a. Yes
|
Under various sections of the PE Act 1978
Source:
Randy Scott, Parliamentary Registry
|
2006/12/14
|
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
b. No
|
Source:
Nada Hadzimehic, Elections Adviser, OSCE Misson to BiH Elections Department, Bosnia, nadah(a)izbori.ba
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2006/12/11
|
|
Brazil
|
a. Yes
|
Electoral Code - Law No. 4,737, of July 15, 1965
Source:
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BR/brazil-lei-4737-codigo-eleitoral-2018-outdated
|
2024/10/12
|
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Bulgaria
|
b. No
|
Source:
Mihail Konstantinov, Vice-chair of the Central Election Commissions of Bulgaria for Parliamentary and for Local Elections Presidential Elections Act.
|
2007/01/31
|
|
Cameroon
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CM/cameroon-electoral-code-english-2012
|
2018/11/06
|
|
Canada
|
a. Yes
|
Code of Professional Conduct for Returning Officers.
Source:
Elections Canada
|
2006/12/11
|
|
Cape Verde
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
Fernando Monteiro, Member of the Electoral Commission, Cape Verde, fam(a)mailcvtelecom.cv
|
2002/06/13
|
|
Chile
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
The Elections Law 18.700 indicates duties and obligations.
Mr. Juan Ignacio García
|
2009/07/05
|
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Colombia
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
CNE
|
2003/07/31
|
|
Cyprus
|
b. No
|
|
2012/04/26
|
|
Czech Republic
|
b. No
|
There is no code of conduct for election officials; their conduct is regulated by the Electoral Law.
Source:
Electoral Act on Elections to Parliament (no. 247/1995 as amended)
Electoral Act on Elections to Representative Bodies of Regions (no. 130/2000 as amended)
Electoral Act on Elections to Local Authorities (no. 491/2001)
|
2002/06/12
|
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Denmark
|
b. No
|
The municipality has the task of ensuring that polling officers are duly informed about their tasks and obligations in connection with the poll and ensuing count of the votes. Usually, written instructions are handed out or sent to each polling offical prior to the election.
Source:
Parliamentary Elections and Election Administration in Denmark
|
2016/10/14
|
|
Djibouti
|
b. No
|
|
2005/05/13
|
|
Dominica
|
b. No
|
Source:
Elections Office.
|
2002/12/16
|
|
Egypt
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
"Electoral Code of Conduct." https://www.elections.eg/images/pdfs/PE18_Electoral-Code-of-Conduct_en.pdf
|
2025/09/23
|
|
Eritrea
|
b. No
|
|
2011/06/22
|
|
Ethiopia
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
NEB Election Manual
|
2005/05/07
|
|
Fiji
|
a. Yes
|
Compiled and used in 2001. Also PIANZEA Code of Conduct July 2002.
Source:
Kameli Koto, Deputy Supervisor of Elections, 15/07/2002
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2003/07/01
|
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Finland
|
b. No
|
|
2012/05/21
|
|
France
|
b. No
|
|
2012/05/02
|
|
French Guiana
|
b. No
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
|
2007/01/10
|
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French Polynesia
|
b. No
|
|
2009/07/05
|
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Georgia
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
The CEC and Observers signed the Code of Conduct:
https://cesko.ge/en/siakhleebi/pres-relizebi/singleview/11032858-tseskom-da-adgilobrivma-damkvirvebelma-organizatsiebma-ktsevis-etikis-kodekss-moatseres-kheli
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2024/07/24
|
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Germany
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
Hermann Glaab, Deputy Federal Returning Officer, Germany, bundeswahlleiter(a)destatis.de
|
2002/06/19
|
|
Ghana
|
a. Yes
|
Election Official Manual for the 1996 elections
Source:
ACE Project sample materials
|
2005/07/01
|
|
Greece
|
a. Yes
|
|
2012/04/13
|
|
Guadeloupe
|
b. No
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
|
2007/01/14
|
|
Guyana
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
|
2004/09/03
|
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Hungary
|
b. No
|
Source:
András Vincze, Ministry of Interior, central data processing, registration and election office, indep(a)konyv.kozig.b-m.hu
|
2002/07/05
|
|
Iceland
|
b. No
|
There is an unwritten rule of impartiality.
Source:
Björn Fridfinnsson, Ministry of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs, bjorn.fridfinnsson(a)dkm.stjr.is
|
2002/07/11
|
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India
|
b. No
|
Election Officials are required to follow the constitution, the law and instructions of the Election Commission. They are also required to follow "conduct rules of civil servant" as applicable to the concerned individual.
Source:
Subas Pani, Deputy Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India, subaspani(a)eci.gov.in
|
2002/06/17
|
|
Ireland
|
b. No
|
Conduct of elections set out in the legislation.
Source:
Electoral Acts 1992 - 2011
|
2012/05/10
|
|
Israel
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
http://www.knesset.gov.il/lexicon/eng/MK_Ethics.htm
|
2015/03/15
|
|
Italy
|
b. No
|
|
2012/04/16
|
|
Jamaica
|
b. No
|
Source:
IFE 2006.
|
2006/05/30
|
|
Jordan
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
Jordan: Consolidated Law on the Independent Election Commission (2015): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/misc/jordan-law-on-the-election-of-the-house-of/view
|
2016/08/05
|
|
Kenya
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
IEBC Act article 16
|
2024/12/06
|
|
Kiribati
|
b. No
|
Not explicitly stated.
Source:
Elections Ordinance
Constitution of Kiribati
|
2020/05/05
|
|
Korea, Republic of
|
b. No
|
Source:
Chairperson, National Election Commission, m_nec(a)nec.go.kr
|
2003/02/11
|
|
Lesotho
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa: http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/lesotho-electoral-code-conduct
|
2015/03/09
|
|
Lithuania
|
b. No
|
Source:
Mr. Evgeny I. Kolushin- Member of the Central Election Commission.
Tel.:+373-2-232-597
|
2016/06/02
|
|
Luxembourg
|
b. No
|
|
2012/04/23
|
|
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of
|
b. No
|
No precise code of conduct, just Art. 26 (3): The President, the Vice President and the members of the State Election Commission shall fulfil the responsibilities of their office professionally.
Source:
Electoral Code of the Republic of Macedonia (IFES consolidated version as of February 2019), Art. 26
https://www.ifes.org/sites/default/files/electoral_code_of_the_republic_of_north_macedonia_february_2019_english.pdf
|
2020/04/20
|
|
Marshall Islands
|
b. No
|
The guidelines for election officials are included in the legislation.
Source:
Lamki, Lenest, Secretary of Internal Affairs, interviewed at PIANZEA workshop July 2002. Elections and Referenda Act 1980 Part 7 Electoral procedures.
|
2005/02/23
|
|
Martinique
|
b. No
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
|
2007/01/14
|
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
b. No
|
There is no code of conduct, however there are rules and regulations to be followed.
Source:
Decree number 14 for 2002, Exercising Political Rights, part 4.
Updated on March 10, 2005
|
2024/11/25
|
|
Moldova, Republic of
|
b. No
|
however, The European Union-funded ‘Level Up: Political Finance with Integrity’ project is implemented by International IDEA in partnership with the Moldovan Centre for Continuous Electoral Training (CICDE). The project supports reforms in political and campaign finance in Moldova by providing advisory services related to reforming the country’s political finance system and its practical enforcement. While the project coincided with increased political polarization and instability in the country, it brought rival political parties together to discuss regulatory and practical solutions to harmful practices. For example, International IDEA hosted an interparty event to develop a common Code of Conduct to protect the integrity of electoral campaign financing, together with the Moldovan Electoral Commission and the CICDE.
Source:
https://www.idea.int/news-media/news/developing-code-conduct-elections-moldova
|
2021/03/31
|
|
Monaco
|
b. No
|
|
2012/04/27
|
|
Morocco
|
b. No
|
There are some rules and regulations that should be applied in the Electoral Law.
Source:
The Electoral Law.
Updated on March 10, 2005
|
2005/04/05
|
|
Mozambique
|
a. Yes
|
|
2024/12/04
|
|
Nepal
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
Election Code of Conduct 1996.
|
2004/08/17
|
|
Netherlands
|
b. No
|
Guidelines exist at the local level, but there is no central code of conduct.
Source:
Heemskerk, Ruud, Member of the National Election Board, stemid(a)worldonline.nl
|
2002/06/18
|
|
New Caledonia
|
b. No
|
|
2009/07/05
|
|
Niger
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
M. Amadou Magagi, Secretaire General Permanent, Commission Electorales Nationale Independante
|
2007/01/02
|
|
Nigeria
|
a. Yes
|
|
2001/07/17
|
|
Niue
|
a. Yes
|
A specific manual is given to election officials (not attached)
|
2005/02/23
|
|
Norway
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
|
2006/12/11
|
|
Pakistan
|
b. No
|
No, but manuals are prepared for the guidance of election officials.
Source:
Muhammad, Hasan, Director General, Election Commission of Pakistan, iftishah77(a)hotmail.com
|
2002/06/18
|
|
Palestine
|
b. No
|
Source:
EL. 58
Updated on March 10, 2005
|
2005/04/05
|
|
Papua New Guinea
|
a. Yes
|
Duties are outlined in the Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997).
Source:
Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections (1997).
|
2006/03/16
|
|
Paraguay
|
a. Yes
|
El Código Electoral indica deberes y obligaciones.
Source:
Law N.834.
|
2009/07/05
|
|
Philippines
|
a. Yes
|
Applies to all government employees
Source:
RA 6713
|
2005/07/08
|
|
Portugal
|
a. Yes
|
Law No. 126/99, of August 20:
n) Establishment of the eligibility conditions for the Chamber's bodies, the general rules regarding candidacy and the electoral process;
o) Provision of the principle of election, in a general meeting, of all members of the disciplinary council;
Code of Conduct for Members of the Assembly of the Republic:
1 - Approve the Code of Conduct for Members of the Assembly of the Republic, contained in the annex to this resolution and of which it forms an integral part.
2 - Determine that the Code of Conduct for Members of the Assembly of the Republic shall come into force on the first day of the 14th Legislature, without prejudice to any procedural adjustments that the services may have to make.
Source:
Law No. 126/99, of August 20:
https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/lei/126-434014
Code of Conduct for Members of the Assembly of the Republic:
https://www.parlamento.pt/Legislacao/Documents/Legislacao_Anotada/CodigoCondutaDeputadosAR_Simples.pdf
|
2024/10/10
|
|
Romania
|
b. No
|
|
2002/04/19
|
|
Russian Federation
|
b. No
|
There is no separate act that regulates conduct of election officials but such rules are laid down in all acts connected with elections.
Source:
Mr. Evgeny I. Kolushin- Member of the Central Election Commission.
Tel.:+373-2-232-597
|
2016/06/03
|
|
Rwanda
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/RW/rwanda-electoral-code-regulating-the-presidential
|
2024/12/04
|
|
Réunion
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
|
2007/01/14
|
|
Saint Kitts and Nevis
|
a. Yes
|
The person who, for the time being, exercises the functions of the office of Supervisor of Elections shall execute and perform all the other powers and duties which by this Act are conferred and imposed on him or her.
Source:
Article 30, National Assembly Elections Act
|
2020/04/19
|
|
Saint Lucia
|
a. Yes
|
|
2002/12/17
|
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
b. No
|
|
2021/12/27
|
|
Sao Tome and Principe
|
a. Yes
|
|
2001/10/04
|
|
Seychelles
|
b. No
|
there is a code of conduct for political parties . The electoral commission + internacionad observers but not for goverment, national observers+ media
Source:
Electoral commission questionnarie (EISA) 4.6
|
2002/07/11
|
|
Sierra Leone
|
a. Yes
|
It was developed for election 2002.
|
2009/07/05
|
|
Slovakia
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
Mrs. Lívia Skultétyová, Head of the Election department, Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic, +421-7/4333 8662
|
2002/06/18
|
|
Slovenia
|
b. No
|
Source:
Government Public Relations and Media Office.
|
2004/11/29
|
|
Somalia
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
elections bill 2000
|
2005/04/06
|
|
Spain
|
b. No
|
But, the officials' duties and punishments for electoral crimes are stated in the electoral law.
|
2012/04/17
|
|
Sri Lanka
|
b. No
|
Source:
P.M. Siriwardane, Deputy Commissioner of Election, telephone +94 11 286 8447.
|
2016/02/04
|
|
Sudan
|
b. No
|
There are rules and regulations for the elections but not a code of conduct.
Source:
Constitution.
Law for Behavior in the Elections 1994.
Updated on March 10, 2005
General Elections Law (No.15,1998).
|
2005/04/06
|
|
Sweden
|
b. No
|
The Swedish Elections Act, Chapters 9, 10, 15 and 16 contain rules on what the electoral officers are required to do. Furthermore, the municipal election committees arrange information and education for their electoral officers.
|
2012/05/15
|
|
Switzerland
|
b. No
|
|
2012/05/11
|
|
Taiwan
|
a. Yes
|
|
2020/03/26
|
|
Timor-Leste
|
a. Yes
|
|
2001/09/18
|
|
Tonga
|
a. Yes
|
There is no formal code of conduct for election officials. Tonga is a member of PIANZEA and PIANZEA members voted on and accepted a code of conduct for elections officials at the 2002 PIANZEA Workshop.
Source:
Pita Vuki Chief Returning Officer 2002 and Alistair Legge PIANZEA Secretary.
|
2003/08/26
|
|
Tunisia
|
a. Yes
|
The legislative and presidential elections held on 24 October 1999 were marked by major procedural modifications to the Constitution and the Electoral Code in connection with the process of democratisation and political pluralism under way since 7 November 1987.
Source:
http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2321.htm
Updated on March 10, 2005
|
2005/04/06
|
|
Turkey
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
Law on Basic Provisions on Elections and Voter Registers, art. 22: http://www.legislationline.org/download/action/download/id/1313/file/fc1948ff2445260c54d20269d70c.pdf
|
2016/01/21
|
|
Tuvalu
|
a. Yes
|
There is no formal Code of Conduct but Tuvalu is a member of the Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand Electoral Administrators Network (PIANZEA) which has a Code of Conduct, which Tuvalu contributed to and asccepted at the 2002 PIANZEA Workshop.
|
2003/07/31
|
|
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
|
a. Yes
|
There is guidance produced by Government Department and guidance issued by election officials' professional bodies. Electoral Commission will take on such guidance.
Source:
Official Website of the Electoral Commission: http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/102836/Full-ARO-manual-March-2010.pdf (2012)
|
2016/04/11
|
|
United States of America
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
F. Clinton White Resource Center at the International Foundation for Election Systems
|
2024/10/15
|
|
Uruguay
|
b. No
|
The Corte Electoral (EMB) gives instructions to election officials.
Source:
Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
|
2002/06/18
|
|
Uzbekistan
|
b. No
|
|
2009/08/18
|
|
Vanuatu
|
a. Yes
|
In the form of Instructions to Polling Officials
Source:
Representation of the People Act, art.3(2)(j): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/VU/vanuatu-representation-of-the-people-act-1982-as/at_download/file
|
2016/01/26
|
|
Venezuela
|
b. No
|
Programs of instruction for members of Tables exist and Electoral Meetings, and educational delivery of manuals and of procedure.
Source:
LOSPP, art. 46
|
2003/09/25
|
|
Wallis and Futuna
|
b. No
|
|
2009/07/05
|
|
Yemen
|
b. No
|
There isn't a code of conduct for election officials but there are some rules and regulations that should be followed and if not followed the officials will be penalized.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 8.
Updated on March 10, 2005
|
2006/03/16
|
|
Zimbabwe
|
a. Yes
|
Source:
Zimbabwe Electoral Laws. http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZW/zimbabwe-consolidated-electoral-act-amended-2018/view
|
2018/10/31
|
