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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: Each department and each District of the city N'Djamena forms a Constituency.
Source: Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010, art. 148:
http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/18
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: Each department and each District of the city N'Djamena forms a Constituency.
Source: Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010, art. 148:
http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/18
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: Each department and each District of the city N'Djamena forms a Constituency.
Source: Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010, art. 148:
http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/18
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: Article 60 • International law
The President of the Republic is the Head of State.
He sees to the respect for the Constitution.
He assures, by his arbitration, the regular functioning of the public powers as well as
the continuity of the State.
He is the guarantor of the national independence, of the sovereignty and of the unity,
of the integrity of the territory and of the respect for the treaties and international
agreements.
Article 61 • Head of state term length
The President is elected for a mandate of five years by universal direct suffrage.
It is re-eligible.
Article 66
The election of the President of the Republic takes place by uninominal majority
ballot in two rounds.
The candidate having obtained the absolute majority of the suffrage expressed[,] is
declared elected at the first round.
If no candidate has obtained the absolute majority in the first round, it proceeds, the
second Sunday following, to a second round for the two candidates arriving ahead.
The candidate having obtained the greatest number of votes at the end of the second
round, is elected President of the Republic.
Source: Constitution as amended by Constitutional Law n° 008/PR/2005, art. 60, 61, 66: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The Prime Minister is appointed by the President of the Republic.
Source: Constitution as amended by Constitutional Law n° 008/PR/2005, art. 79: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Article 60
The President of the Republic is the Head of State.
He sees to the respect for the Constitution.
He assures, by his arbitration, the regular functioning of the public powers as well as
the continuity of the State.
He is the guarantor of the national independence, of the sovereignty and of the unity,
of the integrity of the territory and of the respect for the treaties and international
agreements.
Article 61
The President is elected for a mandate of five years by universal direct suffrage.
It is re-eligible.
Article 66
The election of the President of the Republic takes place by uninominal majority
ballot in two rounds.
The candidate having obtained the absolute majority of the suffrage expressed[,] is
declared elected at the first round.
If no candidate has obtained the absolute majority in the first round, it proceeds, the
second Sunday following, to a second round for the two candidates arriving ahead.
The candidate having obtained the greatest number of votes at the end of the second
round, is elected President of the Republic.
Source: Constitution as amended by Constitutional Law n° 008/PR/2005, art. 60, 61, 66: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: Legislative power is exercised by the National Assembly.
Source: Constitution as amended by Constitutional Law n° 008/PR/2005, art. 106 & 107: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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: The electoral system combines the majority system and proportional representation. In districts where there is only one seat to be filled, the election shall be FPTP in one round. The candidate who obtained the highest number of votes is elected. In districts where there are several seats to be filled, the election takes place on the basis of proportional representation with closed party lists. If a list obtains an absolute majority of votes cast, all seats are allocated to this list. If no list obtains an absolute majority, the distribution of seats is done proportionally to the number of votes obtained by each list in each district. The remaining seats are distributed according to the largest remainder method.
Source: Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010, art. 147: http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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:
Source: Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010:
https://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf
Constitution as amended by Constitutional Law n° 008/PR/2005: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en (2016);
Verified: 2019/04/23
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections c . Local elections d . Referendums e . Other
Comments: e) Presidential elections
Source: Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010, art. 1:
http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010, art. 3: https://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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 election of a member of the National Assembly can be challenged before the Constitutional Court within five (5) days from the date of the proclamation of the election results.
Source: Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010, art. 161: https://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf
Verified: 2019/04/23
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: d) referenda
Source: Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 2 : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: The National Independent Electoral Commission develops its own budget, which is subject to approval by the Government.
Source: Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 21 (1) : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
e . Another organ within the national government
Comments: The President of the National Independent Electoral Commission is in charge of the management of the budget. After each election, the accounts of the Commission are submitted for control to the Chamber of Accounts of the Supreme Court.
Source: Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 21 (2), 23 : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
a . For the election period only
Comments: The term of the members of the National Independent Electoral Commission expires 3 months after the election.
Source: Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 4 (2) : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments:
Source: Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 7, 8, 13, 21 (2) : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
d . Other
Comments: The Independent National Electoral Commission is composed of 31 members.
Source: Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 4 (1) : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
c . Combination of partisanship and expertise
Comments: The Independent National Electoral Commission membership is based on a combination of party and expert membership. The President of the Commission is selected amongst personalities recognised for their competences, experience, moral integrity and strong vision. 15 members are selected from political parties having the majority and 15 members from the opposition.
Source: Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 4 (1) : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
d . Opposition g . Political parties h . Civil society
Comments: The members of the Independent national Electoral Commission are selected by the political parties and the civil society.
Source: Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 4 (1) : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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):
m . No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code 2009
http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Constitution 2005
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code 2009
http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Constitution 2005
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
a . No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code 2009
http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Constitution 2005
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010, art. 3: https://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf(2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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: e) Registration in the Electoral Registry
Source: Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010, art. 3: https://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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: d) The National Independent Electoral Commission
Source: Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 2 : https://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010, art. 4, 8: https://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf(2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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) f . Other
Comments: b) Eligible citizens can be nominated for elections by a political party or a group of legally constituted political parties. Each party list must contain a number of candidates equal to the number of seats to be filled. Each candidate must pay a deposit of 100 000 CFA (152.5 euro) to the Public Treasury. If the candidate obtains at least 5% of the votes, the deposit is fully reimbursed.
Source: Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 150, 151, 152 : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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 i . Minimum level of literacy
Comments: a) 25 years old.
d) Residence in Chad since at least one year.
f) Registered voter.
i) Being able to read and write in French or Arabic.
Source: Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 149 : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
b . In presidential elections
Comments:
Source: Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 127, 129, 130, 150 : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments: Printing of voter cards, ballots, public notices and other costs are covered by the State. Campaign expenses are party (30%) covered by the State. For legislative elections, the maximum reimbursable amount is ten million FCFA (15,245 euro) if the party list or the candidate obtain at least 10% of votes cast. In addition, political parties receive direct public funding in the form of an annual grant.
Source: Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 76, 77: http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016);
Law No. 019/PR/2009 on the Charter of Political Parties, art. 48, 50, 54: http://www.cefod.org/legitchad/web/texte/2718#h4 (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
a . Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance c . Based on current legislative representation e . Other
Comments: The annual grants are included in the general budget of the state and are distributed according to the following principles:
- 15% is allocated to political parties that participated in the last presidential, parliamentary or local elections;
- 40% is distributed to political parties represented in the National Assembly in proportion to their number of deputies;
- 35% is allocated to the political parties represented in municipal councils in proportion to their number of councilors,
- 10% is distributed to political parties with women deputies elected to the National Assembly in proportion to the number of elected women MPs.
Source: Law No. 019/PR/2009 on the Charter of Political Parties, art. 54: http://www.cefod.org/legitchad/web/texte/2718#h4 (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Law No. 019/PR/2009 on the Charter of Political Parties, art. 48, 50, 52: http://www.cefod.org/legitchad/web/texte/2718#h4 (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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: Vote counting takes place at the polling stations and is open to the public.
Source: Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010, art. 67: http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
a . Never recounted
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010: http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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 Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010, art. 119: http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
d . No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010, art. 119: http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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:
a . 1 day
Comments: The Electoral Law contains only a general provision according to which the electoral campaign period ends 24 hours before the election day.
Source: Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010, art. 113: http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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: Electoral Law N° 003/PR/2008 amended by law n° 008/PR/2009, law n° 007/PR/2010 and law n° 020/PR/2010: http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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 as amended by Constitutional Law n° 008/PR/2005, art. 82, 220 (3), 224 (3): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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. In addition, no cession, exchange or addition of territory shall be valid unless approved by referendum.
Source: Constitution as amended by Constitutional Law n° 008/PR/2005, art. 220 (3), 224 (3): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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 on the proposal of the Government during the Parliament sessions or on the proposal of the National Assembly published on the Official Journal and on the advice of the Constitutional Council, may submit to a referendum any bill concerning the structure of public power, the approval of a union agreement or the authorization of the ratification of a treaty which, without being contrary to the Constitution, would affect the functioning of the institutions.
Source: Constitution as amended by Constitutional Law n° 008/PR/2005, art. 82: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution as amended by Constitutional Law n° 008/PR/2005: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution as amended by Constitutional Law n° 008/PR/2005: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution as amended by Constitutional Law n° 008/PR/2005: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=enf (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution as amended by Constitutional Law n° 008/PR/2005, art. 82, 220 (3), 224 (3): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en(2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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 as amended by Constitutional Law n° 008/PR/2005, art. 82, 220 (3), 224 (3): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source: Constitution as amended by Constitutional Law n° 008/PR/2005: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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 c . At any polling station in the same country e . At mobile polling stations h . By proxy
Comments: e) For the nomads only.
j) Seasonal workers may vote in the constituency where they stay at the time of the elections.
Source: Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 37, 43, 45, 51, 57, 64, 65, 66 : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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: The voter must be registered in the electoral register and also register him/herself regularly at the embassy or consulate in the country where he/she is residing.
Source: Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 43, 66 : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
Electoral Code 2009 -
http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf; Art 4 (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
a . Embassies b . Consulates c . Special polling stations
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code 2009 -
http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf; Art 66 (2016)
Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 66 (2): http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: g) The elector chooses a ballot of his/her choice and put it into an envelope.
Source: Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 48 : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
Verified: 2019/04/23
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