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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 Electoral Commission has the general duty, responsibility and authority to formulate policy, the registration of voters for the election of members of Parliament and the conduct of elections in accordance with this Act".
Source: Electoral Act 2016, Art. 6. (http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/acts/d83250a1ebdc56c1701fa7aa245af5b1.pdf).
Verified: 2019/07/01
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature h . No information available
Comments: "Parliament must ensure that the Electoral Commission is allocated sufficient resources from the national budget for the timely and effective performance of its duties and functions. "
Source: Electoral Act 2016, Art. 12. (http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/acts/d83250a1ebdc56c1701fa7aa245af5b1.pdf).
Verified: 2019/07/01
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature h . No information available
Comments: "The submission of an Annual Report, which must include an audited statement of the Electoral Commission’s financial affairs for the year of the report to the Parliament concerning the operation of the Electoral Commission and may submit additional reports."
Source: Electoral Act 2016, Art. 11. (http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/acts/d83250a1ebdc56c1701fa7aa245af5b1.pdf).
Verified: 2019/07/01
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 Electoral Commissioner is appointed for a period of four years on terms and conditions approved by the Cabinet."
Source: Electoral Act 2016, Art. 15. (http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/acts/d83250a1ebdc56c1701fa7aa245af5b1.pdf).
Verified: 2019/07/02
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: "Subject to any decision of a Court, in the performance of its functions and in exercise of its powers, the Electoral Commission is not subject to the direction or control of any person or authority."
Source: Electoral Act 2016, Art. 9. (http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/acts/d83250a1ebdc56c1701fa7aa245af5b1.pdf).
Verified: 2019/07/02
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Electoral Commission must consist of three members as follows:(a) the Electoral Commissioner appointed under section 14 who is the Chairperson; (b) the Deputy Electoral Commissioners of which there must be two appointed under section 24.
Source: Electoral Act 2016, Art. 4. (http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/acts/d83250a1ebdc56c1701fa7aa245af5b1.pdf).
Verified: 2019/07/02
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
c . Combination of partisanship and expertise
Comments: (14) The Electoral Commissioner is appointed by the President, acting on the advice of the Cabinet, and exercises the responsibilities, functions, duties and powers conferred on him or her by this Act. A person is qualified for appointment as the Electoral Commissioner if he or she:
(a) is a person qualified to be a Judge of the Supreme Court of Nauru and who possesses knowledge and experience relevant to
electoral laws, policy and systems and the conduct or administration of national elections; or
(b) has held senior leadership and management positions in Nauru or elsewhere and who is competent and has a proven record in the positions that he or she has held or has extensive knowledge of electoral laws, policy and systems, and relevant experience in the management, conduct or administration of national elections.
(24) There must be two Deputy Electoral Commissioners appointed by the President, acting on the advice of Cabinet. The Deputy Electoral Commissioners must be persons who have held senior management and administration positions and have knowledge and experience in electoral laws, policy and systems and the management, conduct or administration of national elections.
Source: Electoral Act 2016, Art. 14-24. (http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/acts/d83250a1ebdc56c1701fa7aa245af5b1.pdf).
Verified: 2019/07/02
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
b . Head of Government c . Executive
Comments: (14) The Electoral Commissioner is appointed by the President, acting on the advice of the Cabinet, and exercises the responsibilities, functions, duties and powers conferred on him or her by this Act. A person is qualified for appointment as the Electoral Commissioner if he or she:
(a) is a person qualified to be a Judge of the Supreme Court of Nauru and who possesses knowledge and experience relevant to
electoral laws, policy and systems and the conduct or administration of national elections; or
(b) has held senior leadership and management positions in Nauru or elsewhere and who is competent and has a proven record in the positions that he or she has held or has extensive knowledge of electoral laws, policy and systems, and relevant experience in the management, conduct or administration of national elections.
(24) There must be two Deputy Electoral Commissioners appointed by the President, acting on the advice of Cabinet. The Deputy Electoral Commissioners must be persons who have held senior management and administration positions and have knowledge and experience in electoral laws, policy and systems and the management, conduct or administration of national elections.
Source: Electoral Act 2016, Art. 14-24. (http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/acts/d83250a1ebdc56c1701fa7aa245af5b1.pdf).
Verified: 2019/07/02
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