Recommendation 1 (Legal Framework) Timor-Leste 2007
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/TL/timor-leste-final-report-presidential-and/at_download/file
For future elections, the legal framework, including all regulations and codes of conduct, should be in place well before the election day. Any amendments to the law should be made after a consultation process with stakeholders. Late amendments to the electoral law should not be made, in particular, controversial provisions. There should be public consultation and discussion before draft laws are introduced to parliament. Presidential and parliamentary election laws should be uniform in their provisions, particularly on counting. It is preferable to have one electoral law with separate chapters for presidential and parliamentary elections. There should be a Sub-Committee in charge of following the parliamentary discussions on electoral legislation and reforms.
