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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
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
c . The Electoral Management Body
Comments: Cet élément de réponse est contenu dans un interview réalisé par le Président de la CNE dans le journal LA VOIE du Mardi 07 Novembre 2000,Mr Honoré Guié
Source: Article 69 du code électoral
Verified: 2005/03/15
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
BD004
Question: If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer:
a . Total population
Comments: Ce sont les résultats du récensement général de la populatin de 1998.
Source: DOGOU Alain
Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Verified: 2005/03/22
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
BD006
Question: What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s):
a . Changes in number of total population
Comments: L'augmentation de la densité de la population peut provoquer un nouveau découpage électoral.
Source: DOGOU Alain
Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Verified: 2005/03/22
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
PC002
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments: il n'y a pas de chambre 2
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Verified: 2008/02/27
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
PC004
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
k . No information available
Comments: Pas de chambre 2
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Verified: 2008/02/27
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
VC001
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties listed) d . Categorical (only one mark allowed) f . Same ballot papers used nationwide
Comments: Aux élections législatives,ce ne sont que les symboles des partis ou groupements politiques qui figurent sur les bulletins de vote
Source: ART 37 du CE
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC002
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
s . Not applicable
Comments: Pas de chambre 2
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC003
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties/candidates listed) b . Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope) f . Same ballot papers used nation-wide
Comments: Pendant les élections présidentielles, la photo de chaque candidat figure sur les bulletins de vote
Source: ARTICLE 37 du code électoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
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
VC005
Question: What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s):
b . Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box r . Observers and party agents are permitted to take their own copies of the results
Comments:
Source: ARTICLES 39,58,85 du code électoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC006
Question: Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
Answer(s):
c . District level
Comments:
Source: ARTICLE 58 du code électoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC007
Question: At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s):
c . Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments: Circonscription
Source: DOGOU Alain
Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC008
Question: How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
Answer(s):
b . By telephone d . Telex/Telegraph e . Radio
Comments: Dans les régions où il n'ya pas de moyens de communications,les résultats sont déplacés vers les chefs-lieus de régions.
Source: DOGOU Alain
Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC009
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s):
h . Other
Comments: Les procès-verbaux de dépuillement sont déplacés
Source: ARTICLES 58, 59, 85 du code électoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC010
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s):
c . Signatures on sealed envelopes e . Accompanied by election officials f . Accompanied by party representatives g . Accompanied by military personnel
Comments:
Source: DOGOU Alain
Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Verified: 2009/11/04
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
VC012
Question: If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer:
a . Closeness of results
Comments:
Source: DOGOU Alain
Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC013
Question: If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC014
Question: If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU Alain
Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC015
Question: Are preliminary results announced?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: ART 59 du CE
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC017
Question: Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Code électoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC018
Question: How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer:
b . days:
Comments: Aucune précision de temps ne ressort de la Loi électorale.La proclamation des résultats est fonction de la rapidité de la transmission des résultats au niveau national pour la centralisation .Le temps minimum peut être de 72 heures et plus dans certains cas.Par exemple,lors des dernières élections présidentielles,les résultats ont été proclamés au moins une semaine après
Source: Code électoral
DOGOU Alain
Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Verified: 2009/11/04
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
DD008
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional b . Specific laws/legislation
Comments:
Source: Article 32 de la Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD009
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional b . Specific laws/legislation
Comments:
Source: Article 32 de la Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD010
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD100
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD101
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD102
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD103
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD104
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer:
a . All signatures checked
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD105
Question: Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
Answer(s):
b . Another government department (specify)
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD106
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD107
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD108
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD109
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Information booklets c . Radio broadcasts d . TV broadcasts e . Press advertisements
Comments:
Source: ARTICLE 2 DE LA LOI N 2004-642
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD011
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD110
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD112
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD113
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD114
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD115
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD116
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD117
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD118
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . No campaign organisations
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD119
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD012
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD121
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD122
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD123
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD125
Question: Is the government permitted to campaign either in favour of or against any specific outcome to a referendum, initiatives or recall vote?
Answer(s):
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD127
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD015
Question: Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD016
Question: Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD018
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD019
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD020
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
b . Yes, in some regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source: ARTICLE 161 de la loi n 2000-514 du 1er aout 1960 portant code electoral cote d'ivoire
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD021
Question: Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
b . Yes, in some regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source: ARTICLE 161 de la loi n 2000-514 du 1er aout 1960 portant code electoral cote d'ivoire
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD023
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD024
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD025
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD026
Question: Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD027
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments
Comments:
Source: Article 126 de la Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD028
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments b . Adoption of international treaties c . Transfer of authority to international bodies d . National sovereignty, national self-determination e . Conflict between constitutional organs f . Devolution g . Civil service h . Taxes and public expenditure commitments i . Other public policy issues
Comments:
Source: Article 43 de la Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD030
Question: Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD031
Question: Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s):
c . President
Comments:
Source: Article 43 de la Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD032
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD033
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
c . President
Comments:
Source: Article 43 de la Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD034
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Article 32 de la Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD035
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Article 32 de la Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/06
DD036
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
Answer(s):
d . Legislature
Comments:
Source: Article 32 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD037
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
Answer(s):
d . Legislature
Comments:
Source: Article 32 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD040
Question: What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
d . Other (specify below)
Comments:
Source: Article 126 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD041
Question: What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
d . Other (specify below)
Comments:
Source: Article 126 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD042
Question: In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election? Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
a . Always
Comments:
Source: Article 126 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD044
Question: When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:
c . Never
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD045
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD046
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD048
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
k . None
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD049
Question: Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD050
Question: Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD051
Question: What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD052
Question: Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
a . Proponents of the initiative
Comments:
Source: Article 161 du code electoral
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD054
Question: Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD055
Question: Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
Answer(s):
b . Drafting actual text for legal measure
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD056
Question: Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
Answer(s):
a . An automatic check is part of the initiative process
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD057
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
Answer(s):
e . Judiciary
Comments:
Source: Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD058
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD059
Question: Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD061
Question: What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD063
Question: Who decides the final ballot text?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD064
Question: Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD065
Question: Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
Answer(s):
a . Members of the national legislature b . President c . Other national level elected executive positions d . National level appointed executive positions f . Governors, Mayors or equivalent
Comments:
Source: Article 161 du code electoral
DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD066
Question: What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
Answer(s):
b . Indictment c . Conviction d . Moral turpitude
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD068
Question: If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer:
c . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD069
Question: When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer:
b . Separately and subsequently
Comments:
Source: Constitution
Code electoral
Les lois specifiques qui organisent les scrutin locaux
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD071
Question: Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD076
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD077
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD078
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD079
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
Answer:
b . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD080
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD081
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD082
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD083
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Signatories must be registered
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD085
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD087
Question: Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD088
Question: Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD089
Question: Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD090
Question: Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD091
Question: Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD092
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD093
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD094
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD095
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD096
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
Answer(s):
c . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD097
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD098
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
DD099
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des operations electorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Verified: 2005/04/07
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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