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EOS EOS

Election Obligations & Standards Database

Summary

Legislation should define a monitoring body's specific powers and activities.


Obligations

  • State Must Take Necessary Steps to Give Effect to Rights

Election Parts

  • Candidacy and Campaigning

Issues

  • Independent Body to Monitor Campaign Finances

Criteria

  • The state took steps to provide for independent monitoring of campaign and political financing

Quotes

  • With regard to the monitoring agency, legislation on political finance should determine: the definition of their specific powers and activities, such as the interpretation of relevant laws, the checking and publishing of party accounts, the publication of reports, the investigation of suspected violations of the law or the application of sanctions.
  • The oversight body’s mandate and areas of responsibility should be clearly delineated to avoid conflicts of interest or overlapping jurisdiction.
  • The designated institution or institutions should be given the necessary financial, human and operational resources to fulfil its mandate, as well as sufficient time to undertake its duties comprehensively and effectively.
  • The oversight body’s mandate and areas of responsibility should be clearly delineated to avoid conflicts of interest or overlapping jurisdiction.
  • The designated institution or institutions should be given the necessary financial, human and operational resources to fulfil its mandate, as well as sufficient time to undertake its duties comprehensively and effectively.
EOS EOS

Election Obligations & Standards Database

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