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2011
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration could be given to assigning the CEC a role in ensuring that the Electoral Code is enforced regarding the allocation of voters to VCs, the maximum number of voters per VC, and the location of VCs. The issue of location of VCs in private premises should be addressed well before the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Albania
2011
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration could be given to making official, CEC-organized training mandatory for all voting centre and counting team members.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Albania
2011
EOM
Local
elections
The possibility of political parties to replace their members on CEAZs, VCCs and counting teams should be limited to specific circumstances.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Albania
2011
EOM
Local
elections
The CEC could consider setting a working schedule for ballot counting centres. Consideration could be given to imposing fines on counting team members and their nominating parties for absence or refusal to work.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Albania
2013
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Amendments to the Electoral Code could be enacted to prohibit discretionary replacement of CEAZ members by political parties. Additionally, the legal deadlines for VCC and counting team nominations should be strictly abided by. Consideration could be given to introduce alternative appointment mechanisms, similar to those in place for CEAZs, when political parties fail to nominate their candidates for VCCs and counting teams by established deadlines.
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:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Albania
2013
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Institutional independence of the CEC should be ensured. To this end, stakeholders should act in a commensurate manner concerning their role in CEC activities and election officials should refrain from basing actions and decisions on political considerations.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Albania
2013
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to introducing a gender quota for VCCs and counting teams within the election administration to coincide with other national legislation.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Albania
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration should be given to enhancing the independence, impartiality, and professional capacity of the election commissions. The law could be amended to allow for non-partisan election commissioners at all levels to depoliticize the election administration. The CEC should impartially implement the letter and spirit of the law. The capacity of the CEC secretariat could be strengthened to ensure the effective exchange of essential information within the election administration.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Albania
2017
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The law could be amended to allow for non-partisan appointment of election commissioners and counting team members. The Electoral Code should be amended to prohibit discretionary replacement of CEAZ members by nominating parties. Consideration should also be given to introducing alternative mechanisms to appoint VCC and counting team members, when political parties fail to nominate their candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
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
Albania
2017
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance the professional capacity of election commissions, the CEC could regularly offer trainings with certification of potential CEAZ, VCC, and counting team members and create a roster of certified people.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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