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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: For the elections of the Parliament of Georgia, the number of single-member districts were cut from 73 to 30, increasing proportional seats to 120, from a total of 150 seats.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 196:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: The respective DEC shall set up electoral precincts and shall define their boundaries and numbers not later than on 1 July of the election year. An electoral precinct shall be set up for not less than 20 and not more than 1 500 voters
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art 23:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The Central Election Commission appoints DEC members for a 5-year term. DEC shall establish and specify, by an ordinance, the boundaries of electoral precincts
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art 21:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
e . Elected by electoral college or committee
Comments: The President of Georgia shall be elected for a term of 5 years by the Electoral College, without debates and by open ballot. The same person may be elected President of Georgia only twice.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 50:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The Prime Minister is the head of the government. He is appointed by the President and is responsible before the President and the Parliament. At the same time, the President of Georgia is authorized to convene and preside over the sittings of the Government with regard to the issues of exclusive state importance.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art.56:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President of Georgia is the Head of the state of Georgia and is the guarantor of the country's unity and national independence.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 49:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: Art, 36.1. The Parliament of Georgia is the country's supreme representative body that exercises legislative power, defines the main directions of the country's domestic and foreign policies, controls the activities of the Government within the scope established by the Constitution, and exercises other powers.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art.36:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
e . Parallel (Segmented) (PR Lists and Majoritarian constituencies)
Comments: Following the full restoration of Georgia's jurisdiction throughout the entire territory of Georgia, two chambers shall be established within Parliament: the Council of the Republic and the Senate. The Council of the Republic shall be composed of members elected by a proportional system. The Senate shall be composed of members elected from the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, the Autonomous Republic of Ajara and other territorial units of Georgia, and five members appointed by the President of Georgia. The composition, powers, and procedures for the election of chambers shall be determined by the organic law.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art.37:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation c . Decree
Comments: National elections are governed by the Constitution, the Election Code of Georgia, and supplementary rules administered by the Central Electoral Commission.
Source: Constitution of Georgia: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
The Election Code: matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87&scroll=0
Verified: 2024/07/18
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections c . Local elections d . Referendums
Comments: This Law regulates the preparation and conduct of elections of the President, the Parliament, a municipality representative body Sakrebulo, a municipality executive body – a Mayor, and those connected with the preparation and conduct of referenda and plebiscites.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 1:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 3:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary b . EMB
Comments: A violation of the electoral legislation may be appealed at a relevant election commission. The decision of the Central Electoral Commission can appealed in the Constitutional Court.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 78:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level c . Local level d . Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: The Central Election Commission constitutes the supreme body of the election administration of Georgia, which, within its competence, shall conduct and control election commissions at all levels, and ensure the uniform application of the election legislation throughout the whole territory of Georgia.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 7:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature d . A national government department f . Donors g . Other
Comments: Costs incurred by the election administration of Georgia for preparation and conduct of elections/referendum, as well as its activities carried out within the term of its authority shall be financed from the state budget of Georgia.
The CEC shall, on an annual basis, submit to the Parliament of Georgia a next year budget estimates for the election administration of Georgia, based on which the next year budgetary funding shall be defined.
The CEC shall submit to the Ministry of Finance of Georgia a plan of funding for preparation and conduct of elections/referendum, no later than 55 days prior to the polling. The Ministry of Finance of Georgia, in accordance with the submitted plan, no later than 50 days prior to the polling, shall deposit to the CEC account the funds allocated for elections/referendum from the state budget of Georgia.
The election administration of Georgia, represented by the CEC, shall be entitled to receive a grant from individuals duly authorized by law. The grant shall be utilized in compliance with the agreement concluded between the CEC and the authorized person.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 52, 53 :
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The CEC shall, on an annual basis and according to the procedures defined by this Law, submit to the Parliament of Georgia a budget statement of the Electoral Administration of Georgia for the following year to determine the budgetary financing for the following year.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 52:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
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 term of office of the Central Electoral Commission's Chairperson shall be 5 years.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 10:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The Electoral Administration of Georgia is an independent administrative body that shall be independent from other public bodies, within its powers.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 7:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
b . 11 - 20 members (specify)
Comments: The CEC shall be composed of not more than 17 members. Among them shall be the CEC Chairperson, a deputy of the CEC Chairperson, and the CEC Secretary. Seven members of the CEC shall be elected by the Parliament of Georgia
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 7:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: Candidate for CEC membership should be a capable citizen of Georgia, have attained the age of 25, be non-partisan, have higher education, be fluent in the official language of Georgia, hold a working experience of not less than 3 years and hold certificate of the election administration official.
The following shall not be elected/appointed as a member of the CEC:
a) a person who does not hold a certificate of election administration official;
b) a person who has been dismissed from a position at the election administration by the
election commission or the court, due to a breach of the election legislation of Georgia;
c) a person whose violation of the election legislation of Georgia was confirmed by the
court;
d) a person who has been convicted of a crime and whose previous convictions has not been
expunged;
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 10:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State e . Legislature g . Political parties
Comments: Seven members of the CEC shall be elected by the Parliament of Georgia or appointed by the President of Georgia, while not more than 9 members of the CEC shall be appointed by the parties.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 10:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
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 c . Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
Comments: Electoral documentation shall be available to the public. It is the election commission’s duty
to make election documentation and election information available to interested persons
within 2 days of that person placing a request.
The CEC shall: ensure the publication and distribution of information materials.
DECs shall: ensure the release and publication of information materials related to the elections.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 14, 21:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments: The Election Administration intensively used all available mechanisms to disseminate information about electoral novelties and technologies. Demonstration of electronic voting devices for different target groups was carried out with special intensity. In 2023, 1,708 such meetings were held, including 255 meetings in the regions densely populated by ethnic minorities and 186 – in mountainous regions.
The CEC and Training Centre adopted educational/informational programs for voters and stakeholders shown:
https://cesko.ge/static/file/202302232215-strategic-plan.pdf
Source: Annual Report on the Activities of the Central Election Commission of Georgia and the CEC Training Center - 2023:
https://cesko.ge/en/chven-shesakheb/tsliuri-angarishi
Verified: 2024/07/19
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
j . Yes, conducted by the Media
Comments: The GPB mentioned plans to cover the elections extensively including voter education spots, also in minority languages.
Source: OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report on the Georgian Parliamentary Elections of 2024, p. 11: http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/georgia/244151?download=true
Verified: 2024/07/19
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: Every citizen of Georgia, who has attained the age of 18, shall have the right to participate in referenda and elections of state and self-government bodies.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 24:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/25
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
Comments: Every citizen of Georgia have the right to participate in referendums and elections of the bodies of the state, autonomous republics and local self-governments.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 24:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/25
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 Central Electoral Commission is responsible for creating a unified voter list, processing it digitally, and posting public information (first name, last name, photo, date of birth, and address from the identity card)
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 14:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: During the election period, the Electoral Administration of Georgia shall verify the voters' lists.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 31:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
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):
a . Signature requirement (specify requirement) e . Minimum number of candidates
Comments: A party must apply to the CEC Chairperson with a signed application. If the party has an MP, it must apply no later than 57 days before Election Day. If not, the application period is from January 1 to July 15 of the election year. The application must include a recent excerpt from the political associations register, showing the authorized party representative and, if applicable, proof of having a representative in Parliament.
A party that doesn't meet the conditions of the above criteria must submit a list of at least 25,000 supporting voters to the CEC within 60 days of receiving a sample list, but no later than August 1.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 142:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
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 d . Residence f . Registration
Comments: A citizen of Georgia from 25 years of age having the right to vote, and who has lived at least 10 years in Georgia may be elected as a Member of the Parliament of Georgia.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 111:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
b . In presidential elections
Comments: Presidental candidates: In order to nominate a candidate for President of Georgia, not less than 30 members of the Election Panel shall, after the membership of the Election Panel is approved but not later than the 30 days before the Election Day, file an application to the CEC.
Parliamentary elections: Under the new fully proportional system, independent candidates cannot stand for the parliamentary elections, contrary to OSCE commitments. To participate in the elections, parties must first register with the CEC. Parties that have an MP at the
time of calling elections have to submit their application no later than 57 days before election day.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 98:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
OSCE Report (section F) p9:
https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/6/4/571810_0.pdf
Verified: 2024/07/25
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments: It is prohibited to carry on election campaigning at any event/presentation funded from the State Budget of Georgia/the budget of a municipality. That action shall be regarded as the use of administrative resources.
Source: Organic Law of Georgia on Political Union of Citizens, art. 29:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/28324?publication=32
Verified: 2024/07/25
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
a . Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance b . Based on result of previous election
Comments: Funds from the state budget which are to be directly distributed among political parties, shall go to the political parties, which during the last parliamentary elections overcame the 4% threshold, or parties which during the last local elections overcame the 3% threshold.
One part of the state funding is allocated on an equal basis and another part is allocated in proportion to the votes obtained by each party.
Source: Organic Law of Georgia on Political Union of Citizens, art. 30:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/28324?publication=32
The Election Code of Georgia, art. 45, 51:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: A party’s property may be made up of:
a) membership fees;
b) donations by natural persons and legal entities;
c) state funds when so prescribed by law;
d) income received from producing and distribution of the party symbols, holding lectures and exhibitions and other similar events as well as publications and other activity as determined by the party’s statute, provided that such income does not change the notfor-profit status of the party.
e) Donations received as a result of public events.
Source: Organic Law of Georgia on Political Union of Citizens, art. 25:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/28324?publication=32
Verified: 2024/07/22
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: The PEC chairperson shall check the seal integrity on a ballot box in the presence of PEC members and persons authorised to be present at a polling place.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 68:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
d . By request e . Court order f . Other
Comments: Based on the CEC initiative when the result of the re-counting of the ballot papers is not the same as the data in the summary protocol of the polling results.
Based on the application/complaint to the Court. The DEC shall, based on an application/complaint, decide, by an ordinance, to re-count ballot papers.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 20, 124:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
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 c . Based on result of previous election
Comments: A general broadcaster, as well as a broadcaster transmitting the election advertising shall be obliged to allocate to each qualified election subject the time lasting for 90 seconds in every 3 hours free of charge and without discrimination. Further addition of an unused time to the other time assigned thereto is impermissible.
The Public Broadcaster, as well as a community broadcaster, which allocates time for the election advertising, shall be obliged to allocate to each qualified election subject the time lasting for 60 seconds per hour free of charge and without discrimination. Further addition of an unused time to the other time assigned thereto is impermissible.
The Public Broadcaster (legal entity of public law) is obliged to allocate an airtime for pre-election advertising of all other parties and election blocs, other than qualified election subjects, which shall be equally distributed among these subjects.
Source: The Election Core of Georgia, art. 51:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments: Public Broadcasters run debates for party-elected candidates.
Many broadcasters intend to conduct various debates among the political contestants.
Source: OSCE Report on Presidential Elections 2018. Part C:
https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/9/4/412724_2.pdf
The Election Code of Georgia, art. 51, 185:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
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:
b . 2-3 days
Comments: It is prohibited to publish public opinion poll results with regard to the elections, except for the possible number of voters in elections and the number of voters participating in elections on polling day, within 48 hours before polling day and until 20:00 of that day.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 50:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
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: The paid airtime allotted by any TV or radio broadcaster during one day may not exceed 15% of its total daily broadcasting time and none of the electoral subjects shall be granted more than one-third of this time.
Source: The Election Core of Georgia, art. 50:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
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: People are the source of state authority. People exercise power through their representatives, as well as through referendums and other forms of direct democracy.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, Art. 3:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/25
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The establishment of the new general state tax, in addition to the excise tax, or the total state taxes
according to the type of upper rate limit can be increased only through a referendum, in addition to
the organic law. Only the government has the right to initiate a referendum
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 74-76:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
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 Georgia may, at the request of the Parliament of Georgia, the Government of Georgia, or not less than 200 000 voters.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 52:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: If not less than 200,000 electors request it, the President of Georgia can hold a referendum at the national level.
If the initiative to hold a referendum comes from the voters, an initiative group must be established. The group must provide each member’s first name, last name, place of residence, and contact phone number. The initiative group is responsible for clearly and specifically formulating the issues proposed for the referendum. The group must then apply to the Central Election Commission to register the proposed issue for the referendum.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 52:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
The Election Code of Georgia, art. 175:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=90
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The Government, a Member of Parliament, a parliamentary faction, a parliamentary committee, the supreme representative bodies of the Autonomous Republics of Abkhazia and Ajara, and not less than 25,000 voters shall have the right of legislative initiative.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 45:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Georgia:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments: Legislative and executive authorities of Georgia are obliged to harmonize Georgian legislation and other legal acts with the referendum results within one month. A decision made as a result of the referendum may be changed or cancelled only by holding another referendum. The Constitutional Court of Georgia has the right to invalidate the referendum results under the procedures as provided for by the law
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 183:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
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: Referendums may be conducted about the issues of great state importance; Also about the issues and principles considered by the Law of Georgia, and international contracts and agreements.
Source: he Election Code of Georgia, art. 172:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Georgia:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
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 d . At specially designated polling stations e . At mobile polling stations
Comments: Mobile Ballot Box: The list of a mobile ballot box is drawn up based on general and special lists of voters if:
a) a voter is unable to independently visit the polling premises due to limited capabilities or
health conditions;
b) a voter is imprisoned;
c) a voter is in hospital for treatment or in any other inpatient medical facility with no polling
station established in it;
d) a voter is a military serviceman, serves in the military unit at the state border, which is
located far from the polling station and within which no polling station is established;
e) a voter is on the territory of the election district, but on a place difficult to access.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 65, 66:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country d . Members of the armed forces f . Diplomatic staff
Comments: The voters who are staying abroad on the polling day and who are registered with a consular office of Georgia, voters who are registered abroad but are not registered with a consular office of Georgia, and voters who are not registered with a consular office of Georgia and are not registered abroad but will go through electoral registration not later than the 19 day before the Election Day in a PEC set up abroad, at a diplomatic mission of Georgia abroad or in a consular office of Georgia.
Military and special rank personnel from various Georgian ministries and security services, whose service or health conditions require them to be at a different address from their registered place, will have their lists compiled by their commanders or heads and submitted to the appropriate DECs
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 32:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
b . Consulates c . Special polling stations
Comments: Election precincts at the State institutions of Georgia, existing outside Georgia, are established upon ordinance of the Central Election Commission of Georgia, based on the data of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 23:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 65:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
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