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2017
EOM
Local
elections
The authorities should consider improving procedures and increasing the transparency of the recruitment process for lower-level commission members by elaborating and publishing clear selection criteria and by conducting the selection in public sessions. PEC leadership positions could be drawn from among trained and certified individuals with prior experience in administering elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To further increase transparency and confidence in the election administration, the CEC should consider discussing all substantive matters in public sessions. In addition, the law should stipulate that all substantive electoral matters fall under the purview and responsibility of election commissions as opposed to chairpersons. As previously recommended, consideration should be given to require that DEC decisions are centrally published.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The CEC training centre could consider enhancing the effectiveness of its training on election day procedures, with a particular focus on the vote count and how to complete summary results protocols through dedicating more time to practical exercises on these issues.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to aligning the number of commission members at each level to the actual need. If parties retain the right to nominate commission members, the appointment formula could be reviewed to ensure more balanced political representation and contribute to the perception of impartiality.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
The selection procedures and criteria for the recruitment of lower-level commission members could be further elaborated in legislation and by the CEC, including more time for selection and in a more open and inclusive process.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The composition of the election administration could be reconsidered to increase its impartiality and independence. The appointment formula could be revised to ensure more balanced political representation and to prevent factual dominance of a single political parties.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To further increase transparency and confidence in the election administration, the Central and District Election Commissions should consider discussing all substantive matters collegially and in public sessions.
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:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure stability and independence of DECs, the tenure of their members could be better protected against arbitrary replacement by their nominating parties in a reasonably long period prior to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The timeframes for submission and review of applications for Precinct Election Commission (PEC) membership could be extended to ensure meaningful competition. The selection procedures and criteria for the recruitment of PEC staff could be further elaborated to guarantee a more open and inclusive process.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
The timeframes for submission of applications and election of PEC membership could be adjusted to allow for proper review of application documents and effective oversight by all DEC members.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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