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North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, the database of state and public employees used for the selection of election officials should be updated, in order to ensure a smooth and efficient selection process. The pool of institutions from which employees are called to serve on election bodies could be revised.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2024
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To ensure the operational efficiency of the State Election Commission and the Municipal Election Commissions, the authorities should provide adequate, effective, and timely budget allocations to these bodies, including in non-election years when needed, to ensure adequate conditions for hiring sufficient qualified staff.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2024
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To enhance the effectiveness of appointing Municipal Election Commissions and electoral boards, consideration should be given to updating and revising the database of civil and public servants and broadening the eligibility criteria to expand the pool of suitable appointees. To ensure the stability of these bodies, the legislation should establish a reasonable deadline for changes in their composition prior to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2024
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
All relevant actors should coordinate to ensure the independent participation of persons with various types of disabilities in the entire electoral process, in line with international standards and good practice, ensuring that the premises and layout of polling stations are independently accessible and that information about the electoral process is available in accessible formats.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, the State Election Commission should be guaranteed a sustainable, adequate and timely budget to ensure that it is able to fulfil its mandate in line with its strategic planning, including the efficiency of its electoral operations. Budget allocations should ensure predictable long-term funding, including for personnel and for maintaining of physical and ICT infrastructure.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, to enhance stability of lower-level electoral bodies, consideration should be given to vesting public authorities with explicit and mandatory responsibilities to update and revise the database of civil and public servants and to broadening the eligibility criteria for selection.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
Voter education should be strengthened through the use of comprehensive and accessible formats, to ensure that all voters, including those with disabilities, can fully understand and exercise their rights.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
Training should be mandatory for all electoral staff, including party representatives and their substitutes, and amongst other issues should include components on disability rights and accessibility and cover interaction with voters with disabilities, voter assistance, and inclusive voting practices.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
To increase the transparency of the lower-level election administration, the State Election Commission should enable Municipal Election Commissions to publish key information about their activities and decisions through the State Election Commission online resources.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The SEC should resolve all complaints and appeals in an impartial manner, free from political considerations. The law should be interpreted, implemented, and enforced in line with the intent of the law. In addition, the SEC should consider establishing a legal department, as provided for by the Electoral Code.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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