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Montenegro
2023
Early election
Parliamentary
elections
Access to the voter register should be limited to data required to identify voters. To strengthen the integrity of the process, access to sensitive data, such as the ID number, should be limited. A timely and adequate remedy for cases of signature forgery should be provided.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Montenegro
2013
LEOM
Presidential
Authorities should review the electoral law to clarify the role of authorized candidate representatives and ensure the possibility for political party and candidate observers.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2018
Final report heading:
Observation
Montenegro
2023
EOM
Presidential
In line with international standards and national legislation, observers should have the opportunity to observe all aspects of the electoral process, including the process of verification of voters’ signatures for the nomination of candidates, with due consideration for personal data protection.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Observation
Montenegro
2012
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The SEC should exercise its authority more actively to oversee the proper implementation of the electoral law. To do so, the SEC should be allocated sufficient financial and human resources.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Montenegro
2013
LEOM
Presidential
In accordance with the electoral law, the authorities should comply with the obligation to provide resources for a permanent secretariat to support the SEC. To this end, consideration could be given to allocating additional funds to the SEC to allow it to fully function in its supervisory and monitoring role.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2018
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Montenegro
2008
EOM
Presidential
The requirement that all “permanent” SEC or MEC members must be legal graduates needs to be reviewed as in many locations (mostly rural) it severely limits the selection pool for commission members.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
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:
2018
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Montenegro
2008
EOM
Presidential
The rights and duties of all members of election administration bodies could be clearly defined, including a Code of Conduct that outlines minimum standards of professional behaviour to ensure objectivity and avoid conflicts of interest.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2018
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Montenegro
2008
EOM
Presidential
Commissions responsible for the conduct of elections could ensure that adequate training is provided for election officials at all levels, especially members of the “extended” composition. Training should focus on election day procedures, counting and tabulation, as well as the general roles and responsibilities of PBs and MECs.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2018
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Montenegro
2008
EOM
Presidential
Although not required by law, the SEC could consider a voter education program, in the run-up to elections. The program should focus on voter Reg, polling procedures and the protection of citizens’ suffrage rights.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2018
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Montenegro
2012
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure consistent application of the electoral law, including with regard to the rights of authorized representatives, a uniform training program could be designed by the SEC and held for all PB members prior to the next election.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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