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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
b . No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments: One-third of the Deputies are elected by uninominal ballot in one round. An organic law establishes the electoral circumscriptions. Constitution, art. 63
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 63: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: Constituencies are formed on the basis of prefectures and municipalities.
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art.129: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
a . Legislature (1st chamber)
Comments: Local administrative divisions are used. An organic law establishes the electoral circumscriptions. Constitution, art. 63
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 63: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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: The President is elected by universal direct suffrage. He/she is elected by absolute majority with a second round if necessary. Constitution, art. 27 & 32
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 27, 32:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The Prime Minister, Head of the Government is appointed by the President of the Republic who may dismiss him. Constitution, art. 52
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 52: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President of the Republic is the Head of the State. He presides over the Council of Ministers. Constitution, art. 45
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 45: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: The representative assembly of the People of Guinea bears the name of National Assembly. Its members bear the title of Deputies. Constitution, art. 59
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 59: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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: 2/3 of the members of the National Assembly are elected by a list proportional representation system from a single nationwide constituency and the remaining 1/3 is elected by plurality vote from single-member constituencies.
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 63: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view;
Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 129: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections c . Local elections d . Referendums
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: Each citizen has the duty to participate in the elections, to promote tolerance, the values of democracy, to be loyal to [envers] the Nation. Constitution, art. 22
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 22 (2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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 is the competent jurisdiction in constitutional, [and] electoral matters and in [matters] of the fundamental rights and freedoms. Constitution, art. 93
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 62, 93, 94:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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: Referenda
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/;
Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 2 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
h . No information available
Comments:
Source: Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI):http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
a . The President c . The legislature e . Another organ within the national government g . Other
Comments: The Independent National Electoral Commission conducts at least once a year an internal audit to ensure the correct application of the rules on the budget management. At the request of the government or the financial and technical partners of the CENI, an annual external audit is performed by an auditor recruited through open tender. The report from this audit shall be forwarded to the President of the Republic, the National Assembly and the Court of Auditors and published in the Official Gazette of the Republic.
Source: Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 23 (3, 4, 5): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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 members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) are appointed by decree for a period of seven years.
Source: Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 8 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The Independent National Electoral Commission has legal personality and financial autonomy. It is responsible for the organization of all political elections and referenda in the Republic of Guinea. It is technically supported by the ministerial departments involved in the electoral process, including the Ministry for Territorial Administration. In exercising their duties, the members of the CENI shall not seek or receive instructions or orders of any other public or private authority.
Source: Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 1, 2, 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
c . 21 - 30 members (specify)
Comments: CENI is composed of 25 members.
Source: Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: The members of the CENI must be Guinean nationals recognised for their competence and integrity, be at least 25 years old and in full possession of their civil and political rights.
Source: Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 4, 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
c . Executive d . Opposition g . Political parties h . Civil society
Comments: Ten members are appointed by the ruling political party, ten are nominated by the political parties of the opposition, three by CSOs, and the remaining two members are appointed by the administration.
Source: Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view;
Verified: 2017/01/26
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 h . Political parties/ candidates
Comments: The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), political parties and the National Council of Civil Society Organizations.
Source: Official Website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI): http://www.ceniguinee.org/;
Official Website of the National Council of Civil Society Organizations: http://cnoscg.blogspot.se/p/programmes.html;
The Carter Center Final Report on the 2010 Presidential Elections in Guinea, p. 26-28: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-final-report-presidential-elections-the/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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: Official Website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI): http://www.ceniguinee.org/;
The Carter Center Final Report on the 2010 Presidential Elections in Guinea, p. 26-28: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-final-report-presidential-elections-the/view;
Verified: 2017/01/26
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 h . Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations i . Yes, conducted by Political Parties/ Candidates
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI): http://www.ceniguinee.org/;
Official Website of the National Council of Civil Society Organizations: http://cnoscg.blogspot.se/p/programmes.html (2012);
The Carter Center Final Report on the 2010 Presidential Elections in Guinea, p. 26-28: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-final-report-presidential-elections-the/view);
Verified: 2017/01/26
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 3: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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: All Guinean citizens of majority, of one or the other gender, enjoying their civil and political rights are electors within the conditions determined by the law.Constitution, art. 2
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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 National Electoral Commission (CENI)
Source: Constitution, art. 132: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view;
Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 1 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: Registration on the voters' register is a DUTY for all citizens meeting the prescribed legal requirements.
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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):
f . Other
Comments: Legally established political parties can submit their party lists to the CENI at least 60 days before elections.
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 153, 154, 155:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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: a) 25 years old;
b) Guinean citizenship by birth or 10 years of residence in the country for naturalized citizens;
c) Qualified electors
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 137, 138, 139: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Neither in presidential nor legislative elections
Comments: No candidature is receivable if it is not presented by a legally constituted political party.
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 29, 61 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view;
Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 137: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct
Comments:
Source: Law regulating public funding of political parties' activities, art. 1: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-law-regulating-public-funding-for-political/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
c . Based on current legislative representation
Comments: The law stipulates that legally established political parties receive state funding.
Source: Organic Law L/91/002/CTRN regulating political parties, art. 25:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinee-loi-organique-l-91-002-ctrn-du-23-decembre/
Verified: 2017/01/26
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Organic Law L/91/002/CTRN regulating political parties, art. 22: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinee-loi-organique-l-91-002-ctrn-du-23-decembre/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 79: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
e . Court order
Comments:
Source: The Carter Center Final Report on the 2010 Presidential Elections in Guinea, p. 53: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-final-report-presidential-elections-the/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 56: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
c . No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 60: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/;
EU Electoral Observation Mission to the 2010 presidential elections in Guinea, Final Report, p. 38: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-final-report-presidential-elections-eu-2010
Verified: 2017/01/26
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: 2017/01/26
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 192, 195: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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 (2010), art. 51, 152: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 152: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 51: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 51, 152: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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 (2010), art. 51, 152: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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 h . By proxy
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 72 (1), 90: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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 Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 11: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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 Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 11: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: The voter inserts the ballot of his/her choice into an envelope.
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 75: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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