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North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration should be given to conducting a review of the procedures for compiling and maintaining voter lists. Clear, co-ordinated, and transparent procedures would enhance accuracy of the voter lists and contribute to public confidence.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
Electoral legislation should provide a clear and detailed process for electoral contestants and voters to lodge Complaints and Appeals arising from alleged violations of the Electoral Code and regulations issued by the SEC. Consideration could also be given to the creation of a Legal Department within the SEC Secretariat that would inform SEC members of the legal situation and draft legal documents and justifications.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Pre-Election Day Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
In order to further enhance public confidence in the electoral process and to ensure an open campaign environment, relevant authorities should undertake greater initiatives to properly investigate allegations of voter intimidation and to take appropriate actions should any violations be proven.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
It is recommended that Article 151(1) of the Electoral Code is amended in order to ensure that election results are only annulled in case of serious violations that affect the overall election results.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Pst-Election Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
The Electoral Code should specify what happens in a mayoral election when less than one third of voters turn out to vote in the first round.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Electoral System
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
The SEC could further enhance their transparency by strictly adhering to the requirement to post all minutes of meetings on their web page. The Electoral Code could be amended to specify that minutes must be posted no later than 48 hours after the session is held.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
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
2013
EOM
Local
elections
The SEC should resolve all Complaints and Appeals in an impartial manner free from politically motivated considerations. The law should be interpreted, implemented, and enforced in line with the intent of the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
The SEC could provide more voter information and education, particularly regarding time and procedures for updating personal data on the voter lists, group voting, and the secrecy of the vote.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
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
2013
EOM
Local
elections
It is recommended that the MECs are provided with the necessary resources in a timely manner. In addition, transparency of the work would increase if MECs hold only public meetings that are announced in advance.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
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
2013
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration could be given to providing frequent and more detailed trainings for EB members.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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