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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The country is divided into six constituencies whose boundaries are determined by the act on parliamentary elections. When parliamentary elections to the Althing have been announced, the National Electoral Commission determines the Reykjavík constituency boundaries based on the population register of the National Registry five weeks before the election day
Source: Parliamentary Election Act, Art. 6-7
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population
Comments: The boundaries shall be determined based on the number of voters of either constituency for each parliamentary seat; with the adjustment seats taken into account, being more or less of equal numbers. Care should be taken, as far as is feasible, that each constituency forms a continuous whole.
Source: Parliamentary Election Act, Art. 7
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
a . Legislature (1st chamber) e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The country is divided into six constituencies whose boundaries are determined by the act on parliamentary elections. When parliamentary elections to the Althing have been announced, the National Electoral Commission determines the Reykjavík constituency boundaries based on the population register of the National Registry five weeks before the election day
Source: Parliamentary Election Act, Art. 7
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
b . Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: The President shall be elected by direct, secret ballot of those who are eligible to vote in elections to Althingi. A presidential candidate shall be proposed by not less than 1500 voters and not more than 3000. The candidate, if there is more than one, who receives the most votes is duly elected President. If there is only one candidate, he is duly elected without a vote.
Source: Constitution, Art. 5, as amended in 2013
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Iceland_2013?lang=en
Verified: 2020/07/27
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The President appoints Ministers and discharges them. He determines their number and assignments. Ministerial meetings shall be held in order to discuss new legislative proposals and important State matters. Furthermore, ministerial meetings shall be held if a Minister wishes to raise a matter there. The meetings shall be presided over by the Minister called upon by the President of the Republic to do so, who is designated Prime Minister.
Source: Constitution, Art. 15 & 17 as amended in 2013
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Iceland_2013?lang=en
Verified: 2020/07/27
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President of Iceland is elected by popular vote for a term of 4 years.
Source: Constitution, Art. 3-30 as amended in 2013
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Iceland_2013?lang=en
Verified: 2020/07/27
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: The Icelandic system is unicameral, with the Althingi, or National Legislature standing as the only chamber.
Source: Constitution, Art. 31-32
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Iceland_2013?lang=en
Verified: 2020/07/27
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: Althingi shall be composed of 63 members elected by the people by secret ballot on the basis of proportional representation for a term of four years.
Source: Constitution, Art. 31
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Iceland_2013?lang=en
Verified: 2020/07/27
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
Comments: Both the Constitution and separate legislation prescribe the terms and conditions for elections.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Iceland, 2013
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Iceland_2013?lang=en
Parliamentary Elections Act, 2000
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
Comments: The National Electoral Law covers elections only to the Presidency and legislature. Local elections are governed by separate legislation.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, 2000
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: All Icelandic citizens who have reached the age of 18 and who are domiciled in Iceland are eligible to vote, however voting or registration is not compulsory.
Source: Constitution of Iceland, 2013
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Iceland_2013?lang=en
Act on Parliamentary elections, art, 1, (2000) https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
b . EMB
Comments: Formal electoral disputes can be divided into two categories. Disputes at the preparatory stage and complaints submitted after the election. The former disputes are decided upon by the electoral board for the constituency. The board decision can be referred to the National Electoral Board as a final instance.
Complaints submitted after the elections concerning some irregularities regarding a candidate or a list of a political party are decided upon by the Parliament when it convenes after the election. Complaints concerning offenses which are considered criminal under the act handled by the judiciary.
Source: Björn Fridfinnsson, Ministry of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs, bjorn.fridfinnsson(a)dkm.stjr.is
Parliamentary Elections Act, Chapter 17, art 111
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level
Comments: The National Election Board is only partially reasponsible for the preparation and management of parliamentary elections. The Ministry of Justice manages certain parts of the preparations.
Source: Björn Fridfinnsson, Ministry of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs, bjorn.fridfinnsson(a)dkm.stjr.is
Parliamentary Elections Act, Ch.IV, 1944
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: As the Elections Commission is funded by the government, the budget is determined by the Legislature.
Source: Björn Fridfinnsson, Ministry of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs, bjorn.fridfinnsson(a)dkm.stjr.is
Act on Parliamentary Elections (2000) https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: As the Elections Commission is funded by the government, the budget is determined by the Legislature.
Source: Björn Fridfinnsson, Ministry of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs, bjorn.fridfinnsson(a)dkm.stjr.is
Act on Parliamentary Elections (2000) https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2012/06/19
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 National Electoral Commission is made up of 5 members which sit a term of 4 years.
Source: Parliamentary Election Act, Art. 12
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
c . Mixed
Comments:
Source: Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
Verified: 2012/06/19
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The National Electoral Board consists of 5 members, which elect a President and divide responsibilities internally.
Source: Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
Parliamentary Election Act, Art. 12
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments:
Source: Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
Parliamentary Election Act, Art. 12
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
e . Legislature
Comments:
Source: Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
Parliamentary Election Act, Art. 12
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
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):
d . National Government f . Local Governments h . Political parties/ candidates
Comments: The Ministry of Justice shall no later than twelve days prior to the election date announce the presentation of the electoral register through state radio and television and through newspaper advertisements.The advertisement shall indicate that those who wish to make complaints regarding the electoral register shall send them to the relevant municipal authority.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 25
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
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: Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 25
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
a . No
Comments: There are no direct national civic education campaigns carried out where education on rights and responsibilities of the citizens is the only subject, but before each election the political parties make their programs known to the public and urge people to vote by advertising in the media, holding public meetings, mailing brochures etc.
The Ministry of Justice conducts an information campaign for voters informing them of an upcoming election.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 25
Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 25
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: Every Icelandic citizen who has reached the age of 18 and is domiciled in Iceland is eligible to vote in parliamentary elections to the Althing when elections take place.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 1
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
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 b . Period of Residence
Comments: Citizens of Iceland are also required to be "domiciled" in the country to be eligible to vote.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 1-2
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
a . Central Government Department (specify)
Comments: The National Registry (Department of the Statistical Bureau).
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 7
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 1-2
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
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)
Comments: The political parties are only required to register when running for first time in parliamentary elections. The party has to register its name and present a list of at least three hundred voters declaring their support for the party.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 38
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
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 d . Residence
Comments: Candidates for legislative election must be eligible to vote in elections and residents of Iceland.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, Chapter 7
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
b . In presidential elections
Comments: “Political organisations” in this Act means organisations that put forward candidates or have done so for the Althing elections. Each electoral list must be accompanied by a written declaration from its voters stating which political organisation the candidates on the list represent. All electoral lists that are put forward for the same political organisation will be matched together when the compensatory seats are allocated pursuant to Article 108. If the above declaration is missing the list will be considered a special candidature.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 32
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments: "Direct public funding is provided through (Chapter II, Law No. 162/2006): (i) annual contributions from the State Treasury (according to authorisation given by the Parliament to the Ministry of Finance in the State budget). This type of support consists of two different allocations: (a) financial grants divided between parties according to votes gained in the last general elections. Parties which obtained at least one seat in Parliament or received more than 2.5 % of votes in the last general elections can apply for such grants; and (b) parliamentary support for every party represented in parliament. An equal amount, called a “unit”, is to be paid for each Member of Parliament. One unit is also paid for each parliamentary group. In addition, an amount equalling twelve units is allocated to parliamentary groups of the political organisations that have no seats in the Government, dividing these units among them in proportion to the number of votes. ... (ii) annual contributions from municipalities: local authorities with more than 500 inhabitants are to support parties which have obtained at least one seat in the local council or at least 5% of the votes cast in the last municipal election. The overall amount of the funding to be provided is to be decided by the local authority itself at the time of adoption of the municipal budget and distributed on a proportional basis. Smaller communities are free to decide whether to provide financial support to parties, but if they do so, they are bound by the same aforementioned rules. In 2007, 32,750,000 ISK3 (271,635 EUR) was distributed proportionately to the parties with seats in Reykjavik’s City Council. In 2008, the contribution to political parties from the city of Reykjavík will amount to 33,600,000 ISK (278,685 EUR)."
Source: Government of Iceland Prime Minister's Office (2010) Progress Report on RC-III Iceland, The Implementation of the Recommendations of GRECO on Iceland of party funding (theme II), Page 5
https://www.stjornarradid.is/media/innanrikisraduneyti-media/media/2010/GrecoRC3%282010%292_Iceland_EN.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
c . Based on current legislative representation
Comments:
Source: Government of Iceland Prime Minister's Office (2010) Progress Report on RC-III Iceland, The Implementation of the Recommendations of GRECO on Iceland of party funding (theme II), Page 5
https://www.stjornarradid.is/media/innanrikisraduneyti-media/media/2010/GrecoRC3%282010%292_Iceland_EN.pdfv
Verified: 2020/07/27
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Government of Iceland Prime Minister's Office (2010) Progress Report on RC-III Iceland, The Implementation of the Recommendations of GRECO on Iceland of party funding (theme II)
https://www.stjornarradid.is/media/innanrikisraduneyti-media/media/2010/GrecoRC3%282010%292_Iceland_EN.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
c . Special counting centres
Comments: The senior electoral commission shall, with sufficient notice prior to the election, announce the time and place when the commission [or the regional electoral commission]1)convenes for the opening of the ballot boxes and the counting of the votes. Local electoral commissions are obligated to make sure that the ballot boxes and the accompanying electoral materials are handed over to the senior electoral commission [or the regional electoral commission]1)at that time, unless this cannot be done because of excusable absence. Counting should always take place as soon as possible in the opinion of the senior electoral commission [or the regional electoral commission
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 97
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
d . By request
Comments: The Election Board takes decision on recounting.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, Chapter 15
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
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: "Some form of indirect funding of election campaigns is provided through free broadcasting time on the State-owned television channel at the time of election campaigns."
Source: Government of Iceland Prime Minister's Office (2010) Progress Report on RC-III Iceland, The Implementation of the Recommendations of GRECO on Iceland of party funding (theme II), Page 5
https://www.stjornarradid.is/media/innanrikisraduneyti-media/media/2010/GrecoRC3%282010%292_Iceland_EN.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
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:
Source: Broadcasting Act No. 53, 2000.
https://www.wipo.int/edocs/lexdocs/laws/en/is/is098en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
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: 2012/06/20
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments: "No restrictions on the total amount of expenditure which a political party may incur are imposed. However, for the last parliamentary elections held on 12 May 2007, political parties reached a consensus on a budgetary limit of 28,000,000 ISK (232,240 EUR) for expenses linked to advertising during the electoral campaign."
Source: Government of Iceland Prime Minister's Office (2010) Progress Report on RC-III Iceland, The Implementation of the Recommendations of GRECO on Iceland of party funding (theme II), Page 5
https://www.stjornarradid.is/media/innanrikisraduneyti-media/media/2010/GrecoRC3%282010%292_Iceland_EN.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
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: "Proposals to amend or supplement this Constitution may be introduced at regular as well as extraordinary sessions of Althingi. If the proposal is adopted, Althingi shall immediately be dissolved and a general election held. If Althingi then passes the resolution unchanged, it shall be confirmed by the President of the Republic and come into force as constitutional law. If Althingi passes an amendment to the status of the Church under Article 62, it shall be submitted to a vote for approval or rejection by secret ballot of all those eligible to vote."
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Iceland, Art. 79
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Iceland_2013?lang=en
Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2020/07/27
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: "Proposals to amend or supplement this Constitution may be introduced at regular as well as extraordinary sessions of Althingi. If the proposal is adopted, Althingi shall immediately be dissolved and a general election held. If Althingi then passes the resolution unchanged, it shall be confirmed by the President of the Republic and come into force as constitutional law. If Althingi passes an amendment to the status of the Church under Article 62, it shall be submitted to a vote for approval or rejection by secret ballot of all those eligible to vote."
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Iceland, Art. 79
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Iceland_2013?lang=en
Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2020/07/27
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/06/20
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/06/20
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/06/20
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/06/20
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
c . Never binding
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/06/20
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: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/06/20
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/06/20
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: Voters who are not able to attend during a polling session on election day may vote outside of the
regular polling session, according to the rules laid down in this Act.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 56
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country c . Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
Comments:
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 58-60
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
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: Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 58-60
Voters who are not able to attend during a polling session on election day may vote outside of the
regular polling session, according to the rules laid down in this Act.
Verified: 2020/07/27
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: If a polling station is defined as an unit where the voter casts his ballot then the voting desk is manned by a board of three persons at one polling station there can be many voting desks and in larger voting districts within the community there is no legally fixed number of voting desks within a polling station and it is up to each community to arrange the stations where voting can take place. The smallest polling station have only one voting desk so the number of staff is approximately four persons.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 15
Voters who are not able to attend during a polling session on election day may vote outside of the
regular polling session, according to the rules laid down in this Act.
Verified: 2020/07/27
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