Essential - Given the amount of lacunae that the current Electoral Code accumulates and its lack of internal coherence, after innumerable specific amendments, it is recommended that a new more comprehensive, detailed and coherent Electoral Code be considered. Among the issues that should be developed as priorities in this new Code, the following stand out:
a) A clearer definition of the specific functions and competencies of the TSE collegiate body as well as its decision-making mechanisms.
b) A clearer regulation of the procedures regarding challenges and complaints on electoral matters.
c) The adoption of provisions that will contribute to a better gender balance in the composition of the TSE’s collegiate body and its temporary structures (JED, JEM and JRV).
d) The creation of a mechanism that allows for the effective exercise of the right of suffrage for police and army personnel on active duty, hospitalised patients and detainees on remand that have not been sentenced. It would also be recommendable to establish a legal obligation for the election administration to guarantee the access of people with disabilities to Centres.
e) The regulation of procedures, timeframes and conditions for the deregistration of candidates.
f) The regulation of mechanisms to resolve tied votes in elections.
Addressed to - Legislative Assembly.