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2011
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The SEC and MECs should enforce the requirement for EBs to publicly post copies of the results protocols, immediately following the completion of the count.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Observation
North Macedonia
2011
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance transparency, the minutes of SEC sessions could be made public.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2011
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Campaign regulations should be fully respected and enforced. Authorities could consider reviewing regulations that are regarded by many parties as too restrictive, such as those limiting the length of the campaign, defining campaign activities, and regulating the placement of posters.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
North Macedonia
2011
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Article 31(2)(35) of the Electoral Code, which mandates the SEC to inspect voting material upon a complaint only if at least two complaints are submitted for a respective polling station, should be removed as it undermines the right to effective legal remedies. There should be no threshold for the number of complaints to be filed before they are considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2011
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Electoral Code or election regulations should state clearly that domestic and international observers are entitled to receive copies of the entire EB and MEC results protocols, rather than just the tabulation parts.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
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
North Macedonia
2011
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Deadlines should be introduced for auditing campaign finance reports before election day. Responsible institutions should strengthen their resources to enable an accurate and timely audit.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
North Macedonia
2011
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Procedures for Complaints and Appeals should be simplified and widely publicized. The SEC should adopt detailed procedures on how to file and resolve complaints to ensure a consistent and effective application of the Electoral Code.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaint and Appeals
North Macedonia
2011
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to removing the restriction in Article 73 of the Electoral Code which limits the rights of electoral contestants to only complain about the actions undertaken by other electoral contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2011
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Article 105 of the Electoral Code should be clarified to clearly state whether or not it is a prerequisite when filing an election day complaint to the SEC that the complaint must first be mentioned in the protocol of the relevant EB or MEC.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
Reform of the Electoral Code should address the recommendations identified in this report, as well as previous reports of the OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission. It is recommended that clear provisions for the second round of mayoral elections are added to the Electoral Code. Reform should be inclusive and completed well in advance of the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
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