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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: The Electoral Law requires that electoral constituencies be defined by law. However, until the law on boundary delimitation is passed, the same division of electoral constituencies and number of seats adopted for the election of the National Constituent Assembly shall be used. Therefore, there are 33 constituencies, including 27 constituencies within the county and 6 constituencies abroad.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 106, 173: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014);
Legislative decree No 35 of 10 May 2011, on the election of a National Constituent Assembly, art. 33: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-decree-no.-35-dated-10-may-on-the-election/view (2014);
Decree n° 2011-1088 of 3 August 2011 on the delimitation of electoral constituencies and the determination of the number of seats allocated to them for the election of National Constituent Assembly: http://www.legislation-securite.tn/sites/default/files/D%C3%A9cret%20n%C2%B0%202011-1088%20du%203%20Ao%C3%BBt%202011%20(Fr).pdf (2014)
Verified: 2019/08/05
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 1, article 106: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view
Verified: 2019/08/05
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: The Electoral Law requires that electoral constituencies be defined by law. However, until the law on boundary delimitation is passed, the same division of electoral constituencies and number of seats adopted for the election of the National Constituent Assembly shall be used. Each governorate shall represent one or more constituencies but the number of seats allocated thereto, shall not exceed 10. Two additional seats shall be allocated to the governorates counting less than 270.000 inhabitants. An additional seat shall be allocated to the governorates counting between 270.000 and 500.000 inhabitants. According to these criteria, there are 33 constituencies, including 27 constituencies within the county and 6 constituencies abroad.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 106, 173: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014);
Legislative decree No 35 of 10 May 2011, on the election of a National Constituent Assembly, art. 33: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-decree-no.-35-dated-10-may-on-the-election/view (2014);
Decree n° 2011-1088 of 3 August 2011 on the delimitation of electoral constituencies and the determination of the number of seats allocated to them for the election of National Constituent Assembly: http://www.legislation-securite.tn/sites/default/files/D%C3%A9cret%20n%C2%B0%202011-1088%20du%203%20Ao%C3%BBt%202011%20(Fr).pdf (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
BD004
Question: If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer:
g . Not applicable
Comments: The number of seats allocated to each constituency shall
be established on the basis of one deputy for every
60.000 inhabitants.
An additional seat shall be assigned to the constituency
when it is found after calculation of the number of seats
to be allocated thereto, that the remaining number of
inhabitants exceeds 30.000 inhabitants.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, section 3, article 31, : http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014)
Verified: 2019/08/05
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: The Electoral Law requires that constituencies be defined by law. However, until the law on boundary delimitation is passed, the same division of electoral constituencies and number of seats adopted for the election of the National Constituent Assembly shall be used.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 106, 173: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014);
Legislative decree No 35 of 10 May 2011, on the election of a National Constituent Assembly, art. 33: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-decree-no.-35-dated-10-may-on-the-election/view (2014);
Decree n° 2011-1088 of 3 August 2011 on the delimitation of electoral constituencies and the determination of the number of seats allocated to them for the election of National Constituent Assembly: http://www.legislation-securite.tn/sites/default/files/D%C3%A9cret%20n%C2%B0%202011-1088%20du%203%20Ao%C3%BBt%202011%20(Fr).pdf (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
BD006
Question: What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s):
m . Not applicable
Comments: The number of seats allocated to each constituency shall
be established on the basis of one deputy for every
60.000 inhabitants.
An additional seat shall be assigned to the constituency
when it is found after calculation of the number of seats
to be allocated thereto, that the remaining number of
inhabitants exceeds 30.000 inhabitants.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, section 3, article 31, : http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014)
Verified: 2019/08/05
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 of the Republic is the Head of State and the symbol of its unity.
The President of the Republic is elected for a five-year term during the last sixty day period of the presidential term by means of universal, free, direct, secret, fair, and transparent elections by an absolute majority of votes cast.
In the event that no candidate achieves such a majority in the first round, a second round shall be organized during the two weeks following the announcement of the definitive results of the first round. Only the two candidates having won the highest number of votes during the first round may stand for election in the second round.
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014, art. 72, 75: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014)
Verified: 2019/08/05
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
d . Leader of the party which forms the government becomes Head of Government
Comments: Head of Government is the Prime Minister, who is candidate of the party or the electoral coalition which won the largest number of seats in the Assembly of the Representatives of the People and is appointed by the President.
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014, art. 89: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014)
Verified: 2019/08/05
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President of the Republic is the Head of State and the symbol of its unity.
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014, art. 72: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014)
Verified: 2019/08/05
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: Legislative power is vested on the Assembly of the Representatives of the People.
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014, art. 50: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014)
Verified: 2019/08/05
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: The Constitution provides that the members of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People shall be elected for a term of five years by universal, free, direct, secret, fair and transparent voting, in accordance with the election law. Voting takes place on closed lists and seats are distributed on the level of constituencies on the basis of proportional representation with the largest remainder method.
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014, art. 55, 56: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014);
Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 107 , 108: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
k . The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People (Majlis Nawwāb esh-Sha‘b).
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014, art. 50: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014)
Verified: 2019/08/05
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
c . Largest Remainder Method (Quota)
Comments: The voting system uses a a proportional party-list system that allocates seats based on the electoral quota, followed by the largest remainder method. In the event of a draw, the youngest candidate takes precedence.
Source: Tunisia (Majlis Nawwab ash-Sha'ab), Electoral System: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2392_B.htm
Verified: 2019/08/05
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
b . Specially delimited constituencies
Comments: List proportional representation system that includes 33 total constituencies and 217 total seats. Of the total constituencies, 27 are domestic multi-member constituencies (with 199 seats). Each of these multi-member constituencies has between 4-10 seats. The remaining 6 constituencies (which contain 18 seats altogether) are reserved for citizens abroad. The breakdown in constituencies abroad is as follows: 2 in France (5 seats each), 1 in Italy (three seats), 1 in Germany (one seat), 1 for the rest of Europe and the Americas (two seats), 1 for the Arab states and rest of the world (2 seats).
Source: Election for Parliament, Tunisian Republic, http://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/2746/
Verified: 2019/08/05
ES009
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People (Majlis Nawwāb esh-Sha‘b).
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014, art. 75: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014)
Verified: 2019/08/05
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Candidate lists must alternate between men and women. Candidate lists in constituencies with four or more seats must include among the first four candidates a male and female candidate younger than 36.
Source: Election for Parliament, Tunisian Republic, http://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/2746/
Verified: 2016/06/03
ES012
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
c . The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People (Majlis Nawwāb esh-Sha‘b).
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014, art. 50: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014)
Verified: 2016/06/06
ES014
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments: Seats are elected through the party-list proportional system, using the largest remainder method. This means that all of the valid votes are divided by the number of seats in a specified constituency to produce a threshold for winning a seat. Therefore, the threshold depends on the number of seats in the constituency. Seats are allocated to lists that reach this threshold, and any seats left are given to those lists with the highest remainders.
Source: Election for Parliament, Tunisian Republic, http://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/2746/
Tunisia: Organic Law on Elections and Referenda adopted on 26 May 2014, art. 110: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view
Verified: 2019/08/05
ES015
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2019/08/05
ES016
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments: Seats are elected through the party-list proportional system, using the largest remainder method. This means that all of the valid votes are divided by the number of seats in a specified constituency to produce a threshold for winning a seat. Therefore, the threshold depends on the number of seats in the constituency. Seats are allocated to lists that reach this threshold, and any seats left are distributed in a second stage to those lists with the highest remainders. If the remainders of two or more lists are equal, the youngest candidate prevails.
Source: Election for Parliament, Tunisian Republic, http://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/2746/
Verified: 2019/08/05
ES017
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2019/08/05
ES018
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: 5 years
Members of the unicameral parliament of Tunisia, the Assembly of the Representatives of the People, are elected for a five-year term of office. Parliament can be dissolved before the end of the term.
Source: POMED, Tunisia’s
Parliamentary & Presidential Elections: http://pomed.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Tunisia-Election-Guide-2014.pdf
Verified: 2019/08/05
ES019
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Assembly of People’s Representatives.
Source:
Verified: 2019/08/05
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments: The voting period is one day. It takes place on a Sunday.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, article 30: http://www.legislation-securite.tn/fr/node/30432
Verified: 2019/08/05
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Chamber of Deputies (Majlis al-Nuwaab).
Source:
Verified: 2019/08/05
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: A "proposed basic law" governing presidential and legislative elections and referenda was passed in 2014.
Currently, there is a draft law regarding municipal and regional elections.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
LF002
Question: What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
Answer:
a . January 2000 or later
Comments: The Electoral Law was enacted on April 8, 1969.
The Organic Law on Elections and Referenda was adopted on 26 May 2014.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014)
Verified: 2019/08/05
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections d . Referendums
Comments: The national electoral law covers the presidential and legislative election, as well as referenda.
Currently, there is a draft law for municipal and regional elections.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 1: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: There are no provisions for compulsory voting. Suffrage is to be universal, free, direct, secret, fair and transparent.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
LF005
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
Answer:
a . National elections are not held on the same day as regional or local elections
Comments: The current law does not stipulate that regional and local elections must be held on the same day as national elections. The draft law on municipal and regional elections has not passed yet.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
LF006
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Presidential elections are not held on the same day as national legislative elections
Comments: The last presidential and national elections were held on October 24, 1999.
The last national election was held in October 2014, while the last presidential election was held in November 2014.
Source: Tunisia: Final Report, Legislative and Presidential Elections, Carter Center (2014): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/misc/tunisia-final-report-legislative-and-presidential
Verified: 2019/08/05
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: Electoral complaints related to voter registration shall be introduced before the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE). Complaints related to candidate registration shall be adjudicated by the territorially competent Court of First Instance, and before the "Tunis 1" Court of First Instance with regard to candidate lists abroad. The preliminary results of the elections or referenda can be challenged before the Appellate Circuits of the Administrative Court within three days of the posting of the results in the ISIE premises.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 14, 15, 27, 145: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
LF008
Question: If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2019/08/05
LF009
Question: Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Candidates b . Parties d . Foreign/International Observers
Comments: With regard to legislative elections, the appeal must be filed by the head of the candidate list, one of its members, or the legal representative of the party, against the results announced in the constituency where they ran. As for presidential elections, the appeal must be filed by a candidate. In the context of a referendum, the appeal must be filed by a legal representative of a party which participated in the referendum.
Representatives of lists, candidates or parties, and observers may record their remarks about the functioning of the voting process in a memorandum to be mandatorily attached to the minutes of the voting process. There is no provision for individual voters to file petitions to the court challenging the results.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 4, section 7, article 128.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 27, 124, 145: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
LF010
Question: What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
e . Special Electoral Tribunal
Comments: Appeals against the preliminary results are filed
with the appellate chambers of the administrative
tribunal within three days of publication of the
results
Source: Tunisia: Final Report, Legislative and Presidential Elections, Carter Center (2014): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/misc/tunisia-final-report-legislative-and-presidential
Verified: 2019/08/05
LF011
Question: Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
Answer(s):
a . Election Management Body c . Government d . Specially Appointed Committee e . Legislature
Comments: Tunisia's permanent EMB, called the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE), often reviews and proposes reforms as part of its powers and functions.
Source: Tunisia: The Independent High Authority for the Elections:
http://aceproject.org/ace-en/topics/em/electoral-management-case-studies/tunisia-the-independent-high-authority-for-the
Verified: 2019/08/05
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:
Source: Organic Law n° 2012-23 of 20 December 2012 on the Independent High Authority for Elections, as amended by the Organic Law n° 2013- 52 of 28 December 2013, art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisie-loi-organique-nb0-2012-23-du-20-decembre/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
EM003
Question: The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: The electoral committees report to the Ministry of Interior.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, articles 9, 13, and 37.
Verified: 2004/06/03
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature g . Other
Comments: The budget of the Independent High Authority for Elections is elaborated by its decision-making board. It is subject to the government's opinion before being transmitted to the Legislative Assembly for approval and inclusion in the annual state budget.
Source: Organic Law n° 2012-23 of 20 December 2012 on the Independent High Authority for Elections, as amended by the Organic Law n° 2013- 52 of 28 December 2013, art. 3 (18), 20: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisie-loi-organique-nb0-2012-23-du-20-decembre/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: ISIE is a financially independent agency and is subject to an internal audit control.
Source: Organic Law n° 2012-23 of 20 December 2012 on the Independent High Authority for Elections, as amended by the Organic Law n° 2013- 52 of 28 December 2013, art. 1, 29: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisie-loi-organique-nb0-2012-23-du-20-decembre/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
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: Each member of the ISIE shall serve a six-year non-renewable term.
Source: Organic Law n° 2012-23 of 20 December 2012 on the Independent High Authority for Elections, as amended by the Organic Law n° 2013- 52 of 28 December 2013, art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisie-loi-organique-nb0-2012-23-du-20-decembre/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
EM007
Question: The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: The Maire or the President of the Municipality will become the President of the Electoral Committee.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 3, article 25.
Verified: 2004/06/03
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: ISIE is an independent public agency with legal personality and administrative and financial autonomy.
Source: Organic Law n° 2012-23 of 20 December 2012 on the Independent High Authority for Elections, as amended by the Organic Law n° 2013- 52 of 28 December 2013, art.
1: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisie-loi-organique-nb0-2012-23-du-20-decembre/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: ISIE is composed of 9 members.
Source: Organic Law n° 2012-23 of 20 December 2012 on the Independent High Authority for Elections, as amended by the Organic Law n° 2013- 52 of 28 December 2013, art.
5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisie-loi-organique-nb0-2012-23-du-20-decembre/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: ISIE is composed of 9 members including a civil law judge, an administrative judge, a lawyer, a notary, a university professor, an engineer specialising in IT systems and security, a communications expert, a public finance expert and a member representing Tunisians abroad. All members shall have at least 10 years of experience.
Source: Organic Law n° 2012-23 of 20 December 2012 on the Independent High Authority for Elections, as amended by the Organic Law n° 2013- 52 of 28 December 2013, art.
5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisie-loi-organique-nb0-2012-23-du-20-decembre/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
e . Legislature
Comments: Members of the ISIE are selected by a special committee of the Legislative Assembly, which is composed on the basis of proportional representation of the different parliamentary groups.
Source: Organic Law n° 2012-23 of 20 December 2012 on the Independent High Authority for Elections, as amended by the Organic Law n° 2013- 52 of 28 December 2013, art.
6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisie-loi-organique-nb0-2012-23-du-20-decembre/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
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 b . Regional Electoral Management Bodies g . NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments: The ISIE is by law mandated to implement awareness and voter education programs and collaborate with all segments of civil society that work in the area of elections a both the national and international level.
Source: Organic Law n° 2012-23 of 20 December 2012 on the Independent High Authority for Elections, as amended by the Organic Law n° 2013- 52 of 28 December 2013, art. 3 (12): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisie-loi-organique-nb0-2012-23-du-20-decembre/view (2014);
The Carter Center, Pre-election Statement, Legislative and Presidential Elections 2014, p. 4-5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/tunisia-pre-election-statement-legislative-and/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
b . Election time only
Comments: The ISIE is by law mandated to implement awareness and voter education programs and collaborate with all segments of civil society that work in the area of elections a both the national and international level.
As noted by the Carter Center observation mission, in light of the 2014 elections, "the ISIE did not launch its voter awareness campaign until one week after the voter registration process had begun". Civil society organisations were also involved in awareness-raising activities.
Source: Organic Law n° 2012-23 of 20 December 2012 on the Independent High Authority for Elections, as amended by the Organic Law n° 2013- 52 of 28 December 2013, art. 3 (12): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisie-loi-organique-nb0-2012-23-du-20-decembre/view (2014);
The Carter Center, Pre-election Statement, Legislative and Presidential Elections 2014, p. 4-5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/tunisia-pre-election-statement-legislative-and/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
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 c . Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies h . Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments: The ISIE is by law mandated to implement awareness and voter education programs and collaborate with all segments of civil society that work in the area of elections a both the national and international level.
As noted by the Carter Center observation mission, in light of the 2014 elections, "the ISIE did not launch its voter awareness campaign until one week after the voter registration process had begun". Civil society organisations were also involved in awareness-raising activities.
Source: Organic Law n° 2012-23 of 20 December 2012 on the Independent High Authority for Elections, as amended by the Organic Law n° 2013- 52 of 28 December 2013, art. 3 (12): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisie-loi-organique-nb0-2012-23-du-20-decembre/view (2014);
The Carter Center, Pre-election Statement, Legislative and Presidential Elections 2014, p. 4-5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/tunisia-pre-election-statement-legislative-and/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
VE004
Question: What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement e . Public meetings
Comments: Public meetings can be held but the candidate should inform the local government, special places are reserved for poster and billboard campaigns, media resources can be used also.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, articles 26, 27, 28, 29, 35 and 37.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
VE005
Question: What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns
Comments: Posters and billboards are posted in the offices of the municipalities and the maires; 7 days before Election Day.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 1, article 38.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
VE006
Question: Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
Answer(s):
c . Women
Comments: During the 1999 elections, the number of female legislators increased from 11 to 21.
Source: http://www.pogar.org
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: Every Tunisian citizen at least 18 years old is eligible to vote if he/she is listed in the Voter Register, enjoys full civil and political rights, and is not subject to any of the forms of disenfranchisement.
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014, art. 54: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014);
Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
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 Tunisian nationals who will be at least 18 years old by election day are entitled to vote, provided that they are listed in the Voter Register, enjoy full civil and political rights, and are not subject to any of the forms of disenfranchisement.
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014, art. 54: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014);
Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
VR003
Question: What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal Incarceration b . Previous Conviction d . Mental disability e . Military Service g . Service on Judiciary h . Other
Comments: Disqualifications; conviction of crime, conviction entailing an unsuspended sentence of imprisonment in excess of three months, guardianship, undischarged bankruptcy, insanity, active members of the armed and security forces.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, article 3.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
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: ISIE is in charge of voter registration.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 7, 10: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
VR005
Question: What is the registration method for national elections?
Answer:
a . National citizens register
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 1, articles 6 and 8.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
VR006
Question: How frequently is the voters register updated?
Answer:
b . Annually
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 1, article 10.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
VR007
Question: What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
Answer(s):
a . Links to national population records c . Links for applications for government services j . Other
Comments: j.) The data is posted to the public in case anyone has any comments on the information posted.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 1, articles 6, 9 and 10.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: The law explicitly mentions that voter registration is voluntary.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 7 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
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):
c . Regional distribution requirement e . Minimum number of candidates f . Other
Comments: The application for candidacy and its attachments must include:
names and order of candidates in the list; an authorization signed by all candidates; copies of national identification cards or passports; the name of the list; the symbol of the party, coalition list or independent list; the designation of a representative for the list from among the candidates; a complementary list of no less than two candidates and no more than the number of candidates in the original list; and evidence of submission of annual tax returns for the preceding year.
The number of candidates in each list is required to be equal to the number of seats in the respective constituency.
Applications for candidacy shall be presented on the basis of the principle of parity between women and men, and the rule of alternately ranking women and men on the list. Unless required to do so by the odd number of seats in a constituency, any list violating this principle will be rejected.
In any constituency where the number of seats is equal to or more than four, every candidate list should have among the first four candidates a male or female candidate of no more than thirty five years of age. In case of non-adherence to this requirement, the list will be denied half the total value of the public funding grant.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 21, 22, 24, 25: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
PC002
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Chamber of Deputies (Majlis al-Nuwaab).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
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 j . Other
Comments: Every Tunisian voter who has acquired Tunisian nationality at least ten years prior and is no younger than twenty three years of age on the day of candidacy is eligible to be elected to the Assembly of the Representatives of the People, provided that they are not prohibited from holding such a position as specified by the law.
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014, art. 53: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014);
Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 19: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
PC004
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
k . No information available
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Chamber of Deputies (Majlis al-Nuwaab).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC005
Question: What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship e . Citizenship of parents f . Registration g . Nationality group j . Other
Comments: (1) Any Tunisian who does not carry another nationality, who is of Muslim religion, and whose father, mother, and paternal and maternal grandfather have been of Tunisian nationality without interruption, may present himself as a candidate for the Presidency of the Republic.
(2) The candidate must, furthermore, be at least forty years of age and not more than seventy years of age on the day of submitting his candidacy and must enjoy all civil and political rights.
(3) The candidate has to be presented by electors in accordance with the modalities and conditions stipulated by the election law.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 1, article 64.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC006
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration f . Holding of military office g . Holding of government office k . Mental health problems m . Citizenship of parents n . Holding of other public offices (police etc.) o . Other
Comments: Insanity, and the following offices are disqualified from the candidacy: - Magistrates
- Non-elective public functions remunerated out of State funds
- President and members of the Constitutional Council
- Director and agent of a national enterprise or public establishment
- President and members of the Economic and Social Council
- Ambassadors
- Governor, first delegate, delegate, head of sector (regional public functions)
- Employment for a foreign State or international organization and paid by them
- The foregoing provisions shall not apply to members of government
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 2, articles 77 and 78.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC007
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration f . Holding of military office g . Holding of government office k . Mental health problems l . Multiple Citizenship m . Citizenship of parents n . Holding of other public offices (police etc.) p . Other
Comments: Insanity, and the following offices are disqualified from the candidacy: - Magistrates
- Non-elective public functions remunerated out of State funds
- President and members of the Constitutional Council
- Director and agent of a national enterprise or public establishment
- President and members of the Economic and Social Council
- Ambassadors
- Governor, first delegate, delegate, head of sector (regional public functions)
- Employment for a foreign State or international organization and paid by them
- The foregoing provisions shall not apply to members of government
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 2, articles 64, 77 and 78.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: A candidate in the 2014 presidential elections must be endorsed by ten members of the National Constituent Assembly or ten thousand registered voters distributed over ten constituencies at least, at a minimum of five hundred voters per constituency.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 41 (1), 171: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
PC009
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments: The demographic informations, and the electoral program are needed to get the signature of the president of the committee.
- Candidatures submitted to competent regional authorities during the fourth week preceding the elections
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 5, articles 91 and 92.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC010
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Chamber of Deputies (Majlis al-Nuwaab).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC011
Question: If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify) b . Deposit requirement (specify) d . Other
Comments: The candidates should present their candidacy with their demographic informations to the committee of the Chamber of Deputies which is composed of the president of the Chamber of Deputies and four members. Every candidate should have at least 30 recommendations from different citizens. A deposit of 5,000 Dinars is required from the candidate.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 2, articles 66 and 67.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments: Each candidate or candidate list shall be allocated a grant as public assistance to electoral campaign funding. The candidate or list shall receive half the grant before the launching of the campaign. The second half is to be disbursed within one week of the announcement of the final results of the elections, subject to presenting evidence that the first installment was spent on campaign expenses and depositing the ledgers at the Court of Accounts.
A full refund of the grant is mandatory for any candidate that gets less than 3% of valid votes on the national level, or any list that gets less than 3% of valid votes on the constituency level without winning a single seat in the Assembly of Representatives of the People. Any disbursements proven to be unrelated to electoral expenses are to also be refunded by the list or candidate. The State reclaims any undisbursed funds. Any candidate or list that fails to adhere to the 3% threshold may not have access to the public funding grant in the following elections.
In addition, parties are entitled to equal access to the public media and free public space.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 62, 65, 78: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
PC013
Question: If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
Answer(s):
a . As related to the election period only
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 2, article 45.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC014
Question: If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments: Funds are given directly from the Ministry of Interior to the candidates' election campaigns.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 2, article 45.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
e . Other
Comments: The amount of the public funding each candidate list is entitled to for the 2014 legislative elections is calculated in proportion to the number of registered voters, the cost of living and the size of each electoral constituency.
Source: Decree n° 2014-2761 of 1 August 2014 regulating private and public funding for the 2014 legislative elections, art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/decret-nb0-2014-2761-du-1er-aout-2014-fixant-le/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
PC016
Question: If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
Answer(s):
b . Election campaign activities
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 2, article 45.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 75, 77: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014);
Decree n° 2014-2761 of 1 August 2014 regulating private and public funding for the 2014 legislative elections, art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/decret-nb0-2014-2761-du-1er-aout-2014-fixant-le/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
PC018
Question: If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
Answer(s):
d . Not Applicable
Comments: They are not allowed to receive any private funding or else they are penalized.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 5, article 62.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC019
Question: Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
c . Prohibition on party funding from foreign sources
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 5, article 62.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC020
Question: Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
c . Prohibition on candidate funding from foreign sources
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 5, article 62.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC021
Question: Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management body
Comments: The Ministry of Interior is responsible for all these funds.
Source: Electoral Law, articles 9, 13, and 45.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
Vote Counting
VC001
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
b . Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
Comments: The voter picks the list that he wants to vote for then puts it in the yellow envelope in the special room.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 2, articles 45, 46 and 48.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC002
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
s . Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Chamber of Deputies (Majlis al-Nuwaab).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC003
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
b . Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
Comments: The voter picks the list that he wants to vote for then puts it in the white envelope in the special room.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 2, article 45, 46, and 48.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments: Vote counting is conducted at the polling stations once the voting processes are concluded.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 135: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
VC005
Question: What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s):
b . Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box d . Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters e . Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused) f . Each ballot paper held up for public scrutiny, with name of party/candidate called out loud g . Single tallying as voters are being called out
Comments: The votes are counted, compared to the number of voters and cancelled ballots are subtracted. The counting is done by taking out each ballot of the envelope and called it out loud.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 3, articles 51, 52, and 53.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC006
Question: Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: The results are transmitted to the main office where all the results are being gathered.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 3, articles 55.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC007
Question: At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s):
d . National level
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 7, article 105.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC008
Question: How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
Answer(s):
a . Physically transported
Comments: The results are transmitted to the main office where all the results are being collected.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 3, articles 55.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC009
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s):
f . Certificate of result
Comments: The results, presented in a special report, are transmitted to the main office where all the results are being gathered.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 3, article 55.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC010
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s):
a . No security measures
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 3, article 55.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
c . Automatically (triggered) recounted under certain conditions
Comments: In case, during the counting of votes, the number of ballots is more or less than the number of signatures in the voters' list, a recount shall be conducted.
ISIE may also recount the votes in one or more polling stations and may cancel the results in a polling station or in a constituency if it finds that fundamental and decisive violations have marred the process of voting and vote counting.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 135, 142 (1), 143: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
VC012
Question: If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 7, article 108.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC013
Question: If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 7, article 108.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC014
Question: If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 7, article 108.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC015
Question: Are preliminary results announced?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 7, article 105.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC017
Question: Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: There is no specific time for the announcement.
Source: Chapter 3, section 7, article 105 (revised) of the electoral law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=0&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC018
Question: How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer:
a . hours:
Comments: a) Not further specified in the law.
Source: Chapter 3, section 7, article 105, Electoral Law.
Verified: 2009/11/04
Media and Elections
ME002
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments: The government owns and operates the Tunisian Radio and Television Establishment (ERTT), which receives its news coverage directly from the official news agency, TAP. There are also several government-owned regional stations and one national television channel. In brief, it can be said that in Tunisia no licenses can be issued to anyone (either an individual or an organisation) to establish independent private radio or television stations. The state monopolises the air.
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaoutlet.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1
2003 World Press Freedom Review
http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME003
Question: Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments: The government owns and operates the Tunisian Radio and Television Establishment (ERTT), which receives its news coverage directly from the official news agency, TAP. There are also several government-owned regional stations and one national television channel. In brief, it can be said that in Tunisia no licenses can be issued to anyone (either an individual or an organisation) to establish independent private radio or television stations. The state monopolises the air.
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaoutlet.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1
2003 World Press Freedom Review
http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME004
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments: The government owns and operates the Tunisian Radio and Television Establishment (ERTT), which receives its news coverage directly from the official news agency, TAP. There are also several government-owned regional stations and one national television channel. In brief, it can be said that in Tunisia no licenses can be issued to anyone (either an individual or an organisation) to establish independent private radio or television stations. The state monopolises the air.
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaoutlet.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1
2003 World Press Freedom Review
http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME005
Question: Which of the following do you believe best describes the print media situation at the national level in your country?
Answer:
c . Competition exists between government newspaper and at least one private newspaper
Comments: Newspapers in Tunisia include the government papers, la Presse and Essahafa. These papers claim circulation of about 20,000 per issue, but outside sources believe the real figures to be less than 3,000.
Several private papers are also published, including Assabah, le Temps and the Islamic movements paper, Tunis El Chahida, based out of London. Despite their independence, the Tunis Africa Presse agency (TAP) is often the main or only source of news for these media outlets. This lack of alternative information has led to the creation of a gutter press which provides sensational coverage of various scandals and gossip.
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002.
http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME006
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private radio stations?
Answer:
d . Not applicable: no private radio stations exist
Comments:
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaoutlet.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1
2003 World Press Freedom Review
http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME008
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
Answer:
d . Not applicable: no private television stations exist
Comments:
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaoutlet.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1
2003 World Press Freedom Review
http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME014
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
Answer:
d . Not applicable: no private radio stations exist
Comments:
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaoutlet.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1
2003 World Press Freedom Review
http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME015
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the national level programming of the public radio stations?
Answer:
d . Not applicable: no public radio stations exist
Comments:
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaoutlet.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1
2003 World Press Freedom Review
http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME017
Question: In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
Answer(s):
e . Print media
Comments: Several private papers are also published, including Assabah, le Temps and the Islamic movements paper, Tunis El Chahida, based out of London. Despite their independence, the Tunis Africa Presse agency (TAP) is often the main or only source of news for these media outlets. This lack of alternative information has led to the creation of a gutter press which provides sensational coverage of various scandals and gossip.
TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
Source:
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME020
Question: Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Answer:
c . Other (specify)
Comments: In brief, it can be said that in Tunisia no licenses can be issued to anyone (either an individual or an organisation) to establish independent private radio or television stations. The state monopolises the air.
Source: 2003 World Press Freedom Review
http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME021
Question: Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
Answer(s):
e . Government departments
Comments:
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002: Broadcast media.
2003 World Press Freedom Review
http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME023
Question: Are any journalists currently imprisoned or facing criminal charges for exercising their profession?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The main press violations this year were the cases of Zouhair Yahyaoui, Abdallah Zouari, Hamadi Jebali and Om Zeid. Hamadi Jebali was sentenced by Tunis Military Court to 16 years imprisonment in 1992, for "belonging to an illegal organisation". He was sentenced to 16 years of prison right after he finished serving a one-year sentence for publishing an article critical of the country's military court system. Jebali, who was also director of the weekly, Al-Fajr, began a hunger strike on 17 January in protest against his maltreatment during the prison sentence.
On 14 February, Jebali was taken to hospital. Jebali has staged many hunger strikes but this was his longest one since his arrest. He is still facing severe restrictions on family visits.
Zouhair Yahyaoui, who in July 2001 founded the news Web site TUNeZINE to spread news about pro-democracy activities in Tunisia, was arrested on 4 June 2002 and sentenced on 10 July 2002 to two years in prison for "spreading false news." Zouhair Yahyaoui was released on 18 November 2003 after having spent 18 months in prison.
Source: 2003 World Press Freedom Review
http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME024
Question: What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
b . Secondary legislation (e.g. regulations)
Comments:
Source: Part 3, Article 37 of the Tunisian Election Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME025
Question: Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
c . Government g . EMB by law or regulations
Comments: The Minister of Media and Ministry of Interior.
Source: Part 3, Article 37 of the Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Article 9 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME026
Question: What form does the responsibility, if any, of the EMB to regulate media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
b . Requiring balance in media news coverage of an election
Comments: The Ministry of Interior is in charge.
Source: Article 9 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME027
Question: Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The Ministry of Interior is in charge.
Source: Article 9 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME028
Question: What form does the authority, if any, of the EMB to enforce remedies or sanctions against the media in case of breach of the rules on media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
b . Administrative penalty
Comments: The Ministry of Interior is in charge.
Source: Article 9 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME029
Question: Do political parties or candidates have a right to have their replies to inaccurate or misleading media coverage published promptly and free of charge?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: Ministry of Interior is in charge.
Source: Article 9 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME030
Question: What is the legal liability of the media if they report unlawful statements by candidates during election campaigns (e.g. defamatory or inflammatory speeches)?
Answer(s):
b . Administrative sanction
Comments: Previously, France broadcast its France 2 TV station, but its license was suspended in October 1999 after the station aired coverage critical of the elections in that year. In the summer of 2003, in anticipation of the 2004 presidential election, Parliament adopted an amendment to the Electoral Code that prohibits individuals from supporting or criticizing candidates on foreign or domestic broadcast media.
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002: Broadcast media.
http://www.cpj.org/attacks03/mideast03/tunisia.html
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME031
Question: Have the media or journalists' organisations adopted a code of ethics specific to elections? Please send us a copy.
Answer:
b . No
Comments: There is a code of ethics for journalists but not specific for elections, Code Of Ethics: Association of Tunisian Journalists.
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/codeethics.asp?UILang=1&CId=38195&CIdLang=1
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME033
Question: Which body, if any, is responsible for regulating free or paid access of political parties or candidates to the media during election campaigns.
Answer:
a . EMB
Comments: Ministry of Interior is in charge.
Source: Article 9 and 37 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
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 b . Based on number of candidates put forward in present elections d . Based on mixture of principles (specify)
Comments: The Independent High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HAICA) guarantees the right of access to means of audiovisual communication to all political groups during the campaign period on the basis of equality and plurality.
For legislative elections, the allocation of airtime on public media is proportional to the number of candidates put forward by each candidate list. For presidential elections, airtime is distributed equally.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 65: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014);
Decision n° 2014-25 of 8 September 2014 of the Independent High Authority for Elections laying down the rules and general requirements for the media during the electoral campaign, art. 9.
Verified: 2019/08/05
ME042
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME043
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME044
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME045
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide individual candidates (legislative) with printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME046
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments:
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME050
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME051
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME052
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME053
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME054
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size and previous performance of candidate's party
Comments:
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
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: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 65: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014)
Verified: 2019/08/05
ME061
Question: Which of the following information in reporting the results of opinion polls are required to be disclosed by law?
Answer(s):
g . None
Comments: No opinion polls are conducted.
Source: The Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/05/08
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:
f . 10 or more days
Comments: It is prohibited, during the electoral campaign or referendum campaign, and during the period of electoral silence, to broadcast or publish the results of opinion surveys that are directly or indirectly related to elections or referendums, as well as studies and journalistic commentaries on such surveys, across the different media.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 70: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
ME063
Question: Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
Answer(s):
d . No exit polls conducted to date
Comments:
Source: The Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME064
Question: If exit polls are permitted, when can the results be disseminated via the media?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: The Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME065
Question: When are the media, by law, allowed to report preliminary election results?
Answer:
c . After all polls close, after official results are available
Comments:
Source: Articles 71 and 105 of the Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME066
Question: Are the media allowed to project/predict winners before the final results are available?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Articles 71 and 105 of the Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME067
Question: What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify)
Comments: Ministry of Media.
Source: Article 9 and 37 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME068
Question: Have staff responsible for media relations received training for this work?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: A special center is available to prepare workshops for these trainings.
African Center for Journalists & Communications Training, 9, Rue Hooker Doolittle, Tunis, Belvedere, 1002, Tunisia.
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingevent.asp?Terms=&UILang=1&CId=144104&CIdLang=1
http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaassistance.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME069
Question: Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
Answer(s):
a . Media packs/press kits b . Press releases c . Press conferences/briefings d . Pre-recorded radio or TV slots
Comments:
Source: Article 9 and 37 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME070
Question: Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: A special center is available to prepare workshops for these trainings.
African Center for Journalists & Communications Training, 9, Rue Hooker Doolittle, Tunis, Belvedere, 1002, Tunisia.
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingevent.asp?Terms=&UILang=1&CId=144104&CIdLang=1
http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaassistance.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME074
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME075
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME076
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide paid broadcast time or print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME077
Question: What steps does the EMB take to make sure that it is communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
d . It monitors the media coverage of its own activities.
Comments:
Source: 2003 World Press Freedom Review
TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME078
Question: Which of the following do you judge to be significant barriers to the EMB in communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments: Freedom of expression restriction.
Source: 2003 World Press Freedom Review
TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME079
Question: Overall, how effective do you judge the EMB's ability to communicate through the media during election campaigns to be?
Answer:
b . Quite effective
Comments: Effective because of the strong restrictions.
Source: 2003 World Press Freedom Review
TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
Verified: 2005/05/08
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: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
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: The Constitution of 26 January 2014, art. 3, 50, 82, 144: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014);
Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014, art. 82, 144: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014);
Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
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 may, in exceptional circumstances, within the deadlines for return of a draft law, submit for a referendum draft laws related to the ratification of treaties, to freedoms and human rights, or personal status, which were adopted by the Assembly of the Representatives of the People.
The Constitution shall be amended upon the approval of two-thirds of the members of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People. After an amendment by two-thirds of the members of the Assembly has been approved, the President may submit the amendment to referendum in which case it will be adopted if it receives an absolute majority of votes cast.
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014, art. 82, 144: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014);
Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014);
Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014);
Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014);
Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
DD008
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD009
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD010
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD106
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD107
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD108
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD109
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD011
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD110
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD111
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD112
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD113
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD114
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD115
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD116
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD117
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD118
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD119
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD012
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD120
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD121
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD122
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD123
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD015
Question: Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Government (specify department)
Comments: Ministry of Interior
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD016
Question: Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD018
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD019
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD020
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD021
Question: Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD023
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD024
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD025
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD026
Question: Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD027
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments i . Other public policy issues
Comments: not specified
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD029
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
Answer(s):
i . Other public policy issues
Comments: not specified
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD031
Question: Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s):
c . President
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD032
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
d . Legislature
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD033
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
d . Legislature
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD036
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
Answer(s):
c . President
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD037
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
Answer(s):
c . President
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD040
Question: What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
a . Simple majority (>50%)
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD041
Question: What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
a . Simple majority (>50%)
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
c . Never
Comments: The President has the final decision
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD044
Question: When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:
c . Never
Comments: The President has the final decision
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD045
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD046
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD049
Question: Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD050
Question: Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD051
Question: What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD052
Question: Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD054
Question: Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD055
Question: Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD056
Question: Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD058
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD059
Question: Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD061
Question: What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD062
Question: When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD063
Question: Who decides the final ballot text?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD064
Question: Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD065
Question: Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
Answer(s):
k . Not applicable
Comments: Only the President appoints and dismisses
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD068
Question: If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Only the President appoints and dismisses
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD069
Question: When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: Only the President appoints and dismisses
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD071
Question: Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: Only the President appoints and dismisses
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD099
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are needed, but its yes or no ballots
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/03
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
b . Sometimes binding
Comments: The President of the Republic may, in exceptional circumstances, within the deadlines for return of a draft law, submit for a referendum draft laws related to the ratification of treaties, to freedoms and human rights, or personal status, which were adopted by the Assembly of the Representatives of the
People. The submission to referendum shall be deemed a waiver of the right to return the draft law to the Assembly. If the result of the referendum is the ratification of the draft law, the President of the Republic shall sign it and order to publish it within a period not exceeding ten days from the date of announcement of the results of the referendum.
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014, art. 82: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
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: The President of the Republic may, in exceptional circumstances, within the deadlines for return of a draft law, submit for a referendum draft laws related to the ratification of treaties, to freedoms and human rights, or personal status, which were adopted by the Assembly of the Representatives of the People.
The Constitution shall be amended upon the approval of two-thirds of the members of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People. After an amendment by two-thirds of the members of the Assembly has been approved, the President may submit the amendment to referendum in which case it will be adopted if it receives an absolute majority of votes cast.
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014, art. 82, 144: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of 26 January 2014: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-constitution-of-26-january-2014/view (2014);
Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2014/10/23
Voting Operations
VO002
Question: Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The legislative and presidential elections held on 24 October 1999 were marked by major procedural modifications to the Constitution and the Electoral Code in connection with the process of democratisation and political pluralism under way since 7 November 1987.
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2321.htm
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
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: The polling stations are designated for each municipality or maire at least 7 days before Election Day.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 118, 119: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
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 diplomatic Tunisian groups and the Consulates outside the country make sure that the citizens residing outside the country vote.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 103: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
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 c . Special polling stations
Comments: The diplomatic Tunisian groups and the Consulates outside the country make sure that the citizens residing outside the country vote.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 103: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014);
Official Website of the Independent High Authority for Elections, List of Polling Stations Abroad: http://www.isie.tn/index.php/fr/214-adresses-des-bureaux-de-vote-a-l-etranger.html (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
VO006
Question: Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer:
a . No
Comments: Only Tunisian people residing outside the country can vote in advance on the second Saturday before the Election Day. The advanced elections stop on the first Saturday before the Election Day.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 3, article 68.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
VO007
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
Answer(s):
a . At special advance polling centers
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 3, article 68.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
VO008
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 3, article 68.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
VO009
Question: Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: No maximum is mentioned in the Electoral Law.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 1, articles 38 and 39.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/06
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: By putting a ballot in an envelope. Special envelopes are used; white for presidential elections and yellow for national and municipal elections.
Source: Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 130: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
Verified: 2019/08/05
VO012
How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
The smallest polling station: 3
The largest polling station: 3
Average per polling station: 3
Source
Chapter 1, part 4, section 1, articles 38 and 39 of the electoral law.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified
2019/08/05
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