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2018
EOM
Presidential
The existing system for free airtime allocation, participation in debates and disbursement of funds for advertising should be reviewed to provide equal campaign opportunities. The allocation of free airtime to contestants should not be at the media’s discretion.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
Media outlets should not be liable for the content of political advertisements that they air unless the content was previously ruled unlawful by a court or includes statements that constitute direct incitement to violence. The practice of seeking the media regulator’s pre-approval of paid political advertisements should be discouraged.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
Political parties, candidates and citizen observer organizations should respect a clear separation of partisan and non-partisan observation. The CEC should consider introducing a mechanism to prevent the misuse of citizen observation by contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observers
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
To allow for effective remedy, the law should provide for an expedited review of complaints requesting administrative sanctions on campaign violations. All election commission decisions, even if taken by an individual, should be subject to appeal.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
To strengthen the integrity of counting, the Election Code could clearly stipulate criteria for ballot validity. To ensure vote secrecy, ballots with marks that could identify the voter should be deemed invalid.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Day
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
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
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure that voters have timely and substantive information on campaign finance, consideration could be given to prompt publication of findings on interim reports prior to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
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
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure a level playing field for all contestants, the legal framework for combatting the misuse of administrative resources should be applied and enforced including the misuse of public office in the campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign
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