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EOS EOS

Election Obligations & Standards Database

Summary

Review of boundaries should be conducted sufficiently in advance of the elections as to avoid instability.


Obligations

  • Periodic Elections

Election Parts

  • Electoral System and Boundary Delimitation

Issues

  • The Election Calendar and Enjoyment of Rights

Criteria

  • The election calendar provided sufficient time for a review of the boundaries to take place as necessary

Quotes

  • Districts should be reviewed sufficiently in advance of elections in order to minimize the effect of new boundaries on the election results and to avoid instability and voter confusion and disappointment.
  • In order to guarantee equal voting power, the distribution of seats must be reviewed at least every ten years, preferably outside of election periods.
EOS EOS

Election Obligations & Standards Database

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