Info
Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Code Electoral (2015), art. 69: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
Verified: 2016/11/30
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
i . No information available
Comments:
Source: Code Electoral (2015): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view; Constitution de la République de Côte d'Ivoire (2000): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-constitution-du-23-juillet-2000/view
Verified: 2016/11/30
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
c . Executive e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The number and size of constituencies for the election of deputies shall be fixed by decree of the Council of Ministers on proposal of the Independent Electoral Commission.
Source: Code Electoral (2015), art. 69: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
Verified: 2016/11/30
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
c . Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments:
Source: Constitution de la République de Côte d'Ivoire (2000), art. 36: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-constitution-du-23-juillet-2000/view
Verified: 2016/11/30
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The Prime Minister is appointed by the President.
Source: Constitution de la République de Côte d'Ivoire (2000), art.41: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-constitution-du-23-juillet-2000/view
Verified: 2016/11/30
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution de la République de Côte d'Ivoire (2000), art.34: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-constitution-du-23-juillet-2000/view
Verified: 2016/11/30
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: The national legislature is unicameral and consists of the National Assembly.
Source: Constitution de la République de Côte d'Ivoire (2000), art.58: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-constitution-du-23-juillet-2000/view
Verified: 2016/11/30
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
g . List Proportional Representation
Comments:
Source: Code Electoral (2015), art. 68: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
Verified: 2016/11/30
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
b . Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Code électoral (2015): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
Verified: 2016/11/30
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections c . Local elections
Comments:
Source: Code électoral (2015), art. 1: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
Verified: 2016/11/30
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Constitution de la République de Côte d'Ivoire (2000), art. 33: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-constitution-du-23-juillet-2000/view
Verified: 2016/11/30
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: The Constitutional Court
Source: 1)Constitution de la République de Côte d'Ivoire (2000), art. 60, 97: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-constitution-du-23-juillet-2000/view
2) Rapport Final, Élections Présidentielles, EU, (2010):http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-final-report-presidential-election-eu/view
Verified: 2016/11/30
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level d . Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments:
Source: Loi Portant Composition, Attribution et Fonctionnement de la Commission Électorale Indépendante (2001), art.2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-loi-portant-composition-attribution/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: The Independent Electoral Commission drafts its own budget and transmits it to the Minister of Economy and Finance for inclusion by the Council of Ministers in the draft budget law for the fiscal year concerned.
Source: Loi Portant Composition, Attribution et Fonctionnement de la Commission Électorale Indépendante (2001), art.40: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-loi-portant-composition-attribution/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: The auditor is appointed by the Minister of Economy and Finance and exercises control over the execution of the budget of the Independent Electoral Commission. However, this control is limited to the regularity and legality of operations. It can not have the effect of preventing the Independent Electoral Commission from accomplishing its mission.
Source: Loi Portant Composition, Attribution et Fonctionnement de la Commission Électorale Indépendante (2001), art.42 et 44: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-loi-portant-composition-attribution/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
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 Independent Electoral Commission is composed of permanent and non-permanent members.
Source: Loi Portant Composition, Attribution et Fonctionnement de la Commission Électorale Indépendante (2001), art.5, 9, 10: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-loi-portant-composition-attribution/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The Independent Electoral Commission is an independent administrative authority with legal personality and financial autonomy.
Source: Law no. 2004-642 of Dec.14, 2004, amending law no. 2001-634 of Oct. 9, 2001, on the composition, organization, powers, and functioning of the Independent Electoral Commission, art. 1: http://cndj.ci/CEI.htm (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/14
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
d . Other
Comments: Currently, the Independent Electoral Commission is composed of 30 members.
Source: Law no. 2004-642 of Dec.14, 2004, amending law no. 2001-634 of Oct. 9, 2001, on the composition, organization, powers, and functioning of the Independent Electoral Commission, art. 5: http://cndj.ci/CEI.htm (2012);
The Carter Center, Final Report of the International Election Observation Mission to the Presidential (2010) and Legislative (2011) Elections in Cote d'Ivoire, p. 83: http://aceproject.org/electoral-advice/dop?country=Cote+d%27Ivoire&organization=Carter+Center&year=2011&election=2&mission=&report=3&keywords= (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/18
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
c . Combination of partisanship and expertise
Comments:
Source: Law no. 2004-642 of Dec.14, 2004, amending law no. 2001-634 of Oct. 9, 2001, on the composition, organization, powers, and functioning of the Independent Electoral Commission, art. 5: http://cndj.ci/CEI.htm (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/14
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
c . Executive f . Judiciary g . Political parties h . Civil society
Comments:
Source: Law no. 2004-642 of Dec.14, 2004, amending law no. 2001-634 of Oct. 9, 2001, on the composition, organization, powers, and functioning of the Independent Electoral Commission, art. 5: http://cndj.ci/CEI.htm (2012)
Verified: 2016/12/01
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body g . NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments:
Source: 1) Loi Portant Composition, Attribution et Fonctionnement de la Commission Électorale Indépendante (2001), art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-loi-portant-composition-attribution/view 2) Rapport final de la mission d'observation de l'UE à l'élection présidentielle de 2010: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-final-report-presidential-election-eu/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
b . Election time only
Comments:
Source: Loi Portant Composition, Attribution et Fonctionnement de la Commission Électorale Indépendante (2001), art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-final-report-presidential-election-eu/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
Comments:
Source: Loi Portant Composition, Attribution et Fonctionnement de la Commission Électorale Indépendante (2001), art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-final-report-presidential-election-eu/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: 1)Constitution de la République de Côte d'Ivoire (2000), art. 33: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-constitution-du-23-juillet-2000/view
2) Code Electoral (2015), art. 3:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship e . Other
Comments:
Source: 1)Constitution, art. 33: http://cndj.ci/constitution.htm (2012);
2)Electoral Law n° 2000-514 of 1 August 2000, art. 3: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/textes_fondamentaux/Code%20Electoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2016/12/01
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The Independent Electoral Commission
Source: 1) Code électoral (2015), art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
2) Loi Portant Composition, Attribution et Fonctionnement de la Commission Électorale Indépendante (2001), art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-loi-portant-composition-attribution/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: Voter registration is a right and not an obligation.
Source: Code électoral (2015), art. 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
b . Deposit requirement (specify amount) e . Minimum number of candidates f . Other
Comments: Candidates wishing to participate in elections to the National Assembly shall submit their applications in duplicate before the National Electoral Commission no later than thirty days before the date of the election. Each party list must contain a number of candidates equal to the seats in the constituency concerned. In addition, there is a deposit requirement of 100,000 francs per candidate.
Source: Code électoral (2015), art. 24, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship c . Country of birth d . Residence j . Other
Comments: Candidates participating in elections to the National Assembly shall:
- Be at least 25 years old;
- Be Ivorian by birth;
- Never have renounced the Ivorian nationality.
- Have resided continuously in Côte d'Ivoire during the five years preceding the date of the elections. This restriction does not apply to members of diplomatic and consular missions designated by the State for a position or a mission abroad, international civil servants and political exiles.
Source: Code électoral (2015), art. 70 et 71: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Code électoral (2015), art. 48: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments:
Source: 1) Code électoral (2015), art. 30: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
2)Loi relative au financement sur fonds publics des partis et groupements politiques et des candidats à l'élection présidentielle (2004), art. 2, 3, 4: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-law-no.-2004-494-of-10-september-2004/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Based on result of previous election c . Based on current legislative representation e . Other
Comments: The first grant is distributed to political parties and groups that have obtained at least 10% of votes in legislative elections in proportion to the number of votes obtained. The second grant is given to political parties and groups in proportion to the number of seats obtained in the National Assembly. The third grant is distributed to the parliamentary groups in proportion to the number of members enrolled in them.
Source: Loi relative au financement sur fonds publics des partis et groupements politiques et des candidats à l'élection présidentielle (2004), art. 4,5,6,7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-law-no.-2004-494-of-10-september-2004/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Loi n° 93-668 du 9 Août 1993 relative
aux partis et groupements politiques (1993), art. 19: http://cndj.ci/PARTIS%20%20POLITIQUES.htm
Verified: 2016/12/01
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Code électoral (2015), art. 39, 85: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
a . Never recounted g . No information available
Comments:
Source: Code électoral (2015): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments:
Source: Code électoral (2015), article 30: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections
Comments:
Source: Rapport Final, Élections Présidentielles de 2010, Mission d'observation électorale de l'UE (2010), art.30: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
Verified: 2016/12/01
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
g . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2016/12/01
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: There are no specific legal provisions in this regard.
Source: 1)Code électoral (2015): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
2)Loi n° 93-668 du 9 Août 1993 relative aux partis et groupements politiques:http://cndj.ci/PARTIS%20%20POLITIQUES.htm
Verified: 2016/12/01
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 32, 43, 94, 126: http://cndj.ci/constitution.htm (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/17
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Constitutional amendments must be approved by referendum by a majority of the votes cast.
Source: Constitution, art. 126: http://cndj.ci/constitution.htm (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/17
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President of the Republic, after consultation with the National Assembly, can submit to a referendum any bill or any matter.
Source: Constitution, art. 43: http://cndj.ci/constitution.htm (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/17
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: http://cndj.ci/constitution.htm (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/17
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: http://cndj.ci/constitution.htm (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/17
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: http://cndj.ci/constitution.htm (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/17
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 43, 126: http://cndj.ci/constitution.htm (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/17
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 43, 126: http://cndj.ci/constitution.htm (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/17
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: http://cndj.ci/constitution.htm (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/17
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law n° 2000-514 of 1 August 2000, art. 33, 34: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/textes_fondamentaux/Code%20Electoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/14
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law n° 2000-514 of 1 August 2000, art. 3: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/textes_fondamentaux/Code%20Electoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/14
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
a . Embassies b . Consulates
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law n° 2000-514 of 1 August 2000, art. 3, 21: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/textes_fondamentaux/Code%20Electoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/14
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law n° 2000-514 of 1 August 2000, art. 37: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/textes_fondamentaux/Code%20Electoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/14
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