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Poland
- Boundary Delimitation
- Direct Democracy
- Electoral Management
- Electoral Systems
- Legislative Framework
- Media and Elections
- Parties and Candidates
- Vote Counting
- Voter Education
- Voting Operations
- Voter Registration
Boundary Delimitation
BD01 Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
a. Yes
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 136. Paragraph (1)
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 10:04:27 GMT
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
a. "Equality" of population
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Chapter 16.
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 10:05:18 GMT
BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
a. Legislature (specify chamber)
Comments: a. Chamber 1 and Chamber 2
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Chapter 16.
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 10:06:35 GMT
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Dr. Akos Zsuffa
b. Job Title: Director for Marketing and Communication
c. Organisation: Budapest College of Communication and Business
d. Contact Address. H-1148 Budapest, Nagy Lajos király útja 1-9, Hungary
e. Telephone: +36/1/273-30-90
f. Facsimile: +36/1/273-30-93
g. Email: [email protected]
Last updated: 2006-11-21 10:48:29 UTC
DD02 Which forms of direct democracy, if any, are currently possible at the national level?
Please check the glossary for the definition of the following terms:
a. Mandatory referendum
b. Optional referendum
c. Citizens' initiative
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD08 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
a. Constitutional
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD09 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD10 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD100 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:35:02 UTC
DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
f. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:35:19 UTC
DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
a. All signatures checked
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:35:42 UTC
DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
a. All signatures checked
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:36:03 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
d. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:36:27 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
d. Other (specify)
Comments: Marshal of the Sejm, and he may ask for help by National Electoral Commission.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:37:39 UTC
DD106 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
f. Other (specify)
Comments: The body that orders the referendum and National Electoral Commission.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:38:25 UTC
DD107 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
f. Other (specify)
Comments: The body that orders the initiative and National Electoral Commission.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:39:37 UTC
DD108 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
g. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:40:07 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
g. Other(specify)
Comments: Instruction pronted on the back of ballot paper.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:41:13 UTC
DD11 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
g. Other(specify)
Comments: Instruction printed on the back of a ballot paper.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:42:00 UTC
DD111 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
i. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:42:29 UTC
DD112 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
g. None
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:42:58 UTC
DD113 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
g. None
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:43:17 UTC
DD114 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
h. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:43:41 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
b. Other (specify)
Comments: No such time limit exists.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:44:11 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
b. Other (specify)
Comments: No such time limit exists.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:44:39 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:44:56 UTC
DD12 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Comments: Recall doesn't exists in Polish law.
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
b. Free media access
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:46:17 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
b. Free media access
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:46:36 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:46:53 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
a. Given in the act on all-national referendum Art. 49-53.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:47:39 UTC
DD125 Is the government permitted to campaign either in favour of or against any specific outcome to a referendum, initiatives or recall vote?
b. No
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:48:10 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
a. A
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2006-11-21 10:48:29 UTC
DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:50:49 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1995
b. Optional referendum 1995
c. Citizens' initiative 1995
Comments: Followed by the Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003
Source: Mr. Henryk Bielski, specialist of the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-10-30 19:38:33 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1995
b. Optional referendum 1995
c. Citizens' initiative 1995
Comments: Followed by the Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003
Source: Mr. Henryk Bielski, specialist of the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-10-30 19:39:18 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
b. Independent electoral commission
Comments: It's the duty if National Electoral Commission, but the body that initiates referendum, has a duty to explain it's tasks.
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003 and Mr. Henryk Bielski, specialist of the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
a. Yes
Source: Act on elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland
Last updated: 2005-10-30 19:41:50 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003 and Mr. Henryk Bielski, specialist of the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003 and Mr. Henryk Bielski, specialist of the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003 and Mr. Henryk Bielski, specialist of the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Comments: Not exists.
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Act on local referendum of 15 September 2000 and Mr. Henryk Bielski, specialist of the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Act on local referendum of 15 September 2000 and Mr. Henryk Bielski, specialist of the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Act on local referendum of 15 September 2000 and Mr. Henryk Bielski, specialist of the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Act on local referendum of 15 September 2000 and Mr. Henryk Bielski, specialist of the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Mr. Henryk Bielski, specialist of the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
b. Adoption of international treaties
c. Transfer of authority to international bodies
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
i. Other public policy issues
j. Other (specify)
Comments: i) public defense j) amnesty
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Art 63 (2)
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
d. Other (specify)
Comments: All issues in competency of elected local self government (elected by voters on this level of administration)
Source: Mr. Henryk Bielski, specialist of the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-10-30 19:54:31 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
a. Government
c. President
d. Legislative majority
e. Registered electors
Comments: Registered electors: a motion to the Parliament supported by 500.000 electors.
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 (Art 60-63)
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
c. President
d. Legislature
Comments: The body that gives the order to hold a referendum
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Art 60-61
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
c. President
d. Legislature
Comments: See 8.6.1
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Art 60-61
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD34 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
a. The title of the proposal
Comments: The question asked.
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003
Last updated: 2005-10-30 20:04:08 UTC
DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
a. The title of the proposal
Comments: The question asked.
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003
Last updated: 2005-10-30 20:04:49 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
c. President
d. Legislature
Comments: The body that orders the referendum
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
c. President
d. Legislature
Comments: The body that orders the referendum.
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003
Last updated: 2005-10-30 20:05:59 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
a. Turnout quorum 50%
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003
Last updated: 2005-10-30 20:07:15 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
c. No quorom required yes
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
a. Simple majority (>50%)
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003
Last updated: 2005-10-30 20:08:28 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
a. Simple majority (>50%)
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003
Last updated: 2005-10-30 20:08:44 UTC
DD42 In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election?
Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
g. None
Comments: No difference.
Source: Mr. Henryk Bielski, specialist of the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-10-30 20:09:26 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
b. Under certain circumstances (specify below)
Comments: If there is 50% support
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
b. Under certain circumstances (specify below)
Comments: If there is 50% support.
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Legislative proposals
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003 Art. 63
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD47 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
i. Other public policy issues
Comments: National defense and amnesty
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD48 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Source: Act on all-national referendum of 14 March 2003 Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland No 57 of 2 April 2003
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:14:22 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
a. Proposed title
b. General explanation of purpose
c. Full proposed text
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 07:56:10 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
e. Other (specify)
Comments: The body that orders the initiative.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 07:56:54 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 07:58:56 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
g. Other (specify)
Comments: No regulation exists. The body that orders the initiative shall decide.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 07:59:31 UTC
DD55 Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
d. Other (specify)
Comments: No regulation. The body that orders the initiative shall decide.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:00:22 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
c. Other (specify)
Comments: No regulation. The body that orders it shall decide.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:01:42 UTC
DD57 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
f. Other (specify)
Comments: No regulation. The body that orders the initiative shall decide.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:02:23 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
e. Other (specify)
Comments: No regulation. The body that orders the initiative shall decide.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:03:15 UTC
DD59 Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens’ initiative?
d. Legislature
e. Registered electors
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:07:44 UTC
DD60 At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
a. After the initiative is initially registered
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:08:14 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
d. Other (specify)
Comments: The body that orders the initiative has the right to decide.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:08:59 UTC
DD62 When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
a. To accept both proposals
b. To accept one proposal only
c. To reject both proposals
Comments: It is a free will of a citizen.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:09:39 UTC
DD63 Who decides the final ballot text?
e. Other (specify)
Comments: The body that orders the initiative.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office.
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:12:56 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
c. Other (specify)
Comments: No time limit specified.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:13:31 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
g. Other provincial/local level elected executive positions
h. Provincial/local level appointed executive positions
Comments: only as a result of referendum.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:14:11 UTC
DD66 What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
g. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:14:47 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
b. Not applicable X
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:15:11 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
d. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:16:00 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
c. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:16:53 UTC
DD70 If a separate ballot to replace an individual who has been recalled takes place, how soon after the recall ballot is it held?
b. Not applicable X
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:17:45 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
c. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:18:05 UTC
DD72 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
a. Fixed number 500.000
Source: Act on all-national referendum, Art. 63.
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:18:44 UTC
DD73 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:19:20 UTC
DD74 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a citizens' initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:19:42 UTC
DD75 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:20:01 UTC
DD76 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
b. Other (specify)
Comments: No deadline exists.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:20:45 UTC
DD77 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
b. Other (specify)
Comments: No deadline exists.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:21:33 UTC
DD78 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
b. Other (specify)
Comments: No deadline exists.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:22:08 UTC
DD79 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:22:27 UTC
DD80 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
d. None
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:23:06 UTC
DD81 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
d. None
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:23:27 UTC
DD82 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
d. None
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:23:51 UTC
DD83 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:24:22 UTC
DD84 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a recall?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:25:08 UTC
DD85 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:25:29 UTC
DD87 Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
a. Anywhere
Comments: Similarly as in Act on parliamentary elections (excluded are army and police units, government and local government offices, courts of justice buildings etc.)
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:27:09 UTC
DD88 Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
a. Anywhere
Comments: See E.4.1
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:27:49 UTC
DD89 Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
a. Anywhere
Comments: See E.4.1.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:28:14 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:28:36 UTC
DD91 Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:28:57 UTC
DD92 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
c. Other (specify)
Comments: with an address.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:30:02 UTC
DD93 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
Comments: With an address
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:30:44 UTC
DD94 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
Comments: With an address.
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:31:37 UTC
DD95 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:32:36 UTC
DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:32:57 UTC
DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
a. Ban on paid signature collectors
b. Ban on payment per signature
Source: Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
Last updated: 2005-11-13 08:33:46 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Panstwowa Komisja Wyborcza (National Electoral Commission)
b. Full Address 00-902 Warsaw, Poland, Wiejska St. 10
c. Telephone 0048-22-625 0617
d. Facsimile 0048-22-629 3959
e. Email [email protected]
f. Website Address www.pkw.gov.pl
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Mr. Ferdynand Rymarz
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:30:56 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 36.
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 10:00:51 GMT
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
c. The legislature
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 129.
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 10:01:44 GMT
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
c. The legislature
Last updated: 2008-03-10 10:28:48 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
c. For an unspecified period
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 36-37.
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 10:02:28 GMT
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
a. estimated total: 18000000
b. Exchange rate used 4,23 PLN = 1 USD
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:29:29 UTC
EM09 What was the total number of registered voters or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters?
a. Total number: 29364455
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:29:29 UTC
EM10 What was the spending (in USD) per registered voter (NOT actual voters) or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters at the last general elections?
a. USD/registered voter 0.65
b. Exchange rate used 4,23 PLN = 1 USD
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:29:29 UTC
EM11 What are the approximate proportions (%) of total election expenditure for the last national elections devoted to the following?
a. Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 5,5 %
b. Election Management Body administration 17,7 %
c. Staff/Equipment/Supplies 63,4 %
j. Vote tabulation 8,6 %
k. Other 4,8 %
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:29:29 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
c. Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Source: Constitution, Article 127. Paragraph (1) and Law on the Election of the President 2000, Article 5. and Article 8(b).
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:18:55 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Source: Constitution, Article 154
Last updated: 2008-03-06 13:49:30 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
b. Two chambers
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:22:23 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
g. List Proportional Representation
Comments: The voter votes for one list and choses a name being listed.
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 160. Paragraph (1) and Articles 166-167.
Last updated: 2008-03-10 12:09:27 UTC
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
e. Not applicable Na
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:18:55 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:26:09 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:26:56 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: CConstitution, Article 62.
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:26:56 UTC
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
a. Judiciary
b. EMB
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 13. Paragraph (1)-(3), Article 39., Article 46., Article 78-79., Article 81., Article 102. Paragraph (3), Article 123., Article 148-149. and Article 238.
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 09:56:12 GMT
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
Last updated: 2008-03-06 13:02:17 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-03-06 13:02:17 UTC
ME13 What are the laws, if any, which govern the operations of the public broadcaster?
Specify the date of the latest version (including latest amendments)
a. Broadcasting Act (29 december,1992) Art. 1(2) ; Art. 2(1); Art. 6(1); Art. 13; Art. 14(1)
Last updated: 2008-03-06 13:02:17 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-03-06 13:02:17 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
a. Broadcasting Act (29 december,1992) , the latest amendments promulgated in official journal Dziennik Ustaw : 2000, No.29, item 356 and 358; No.73, item 852
Last updated: 2008-03-06 13:02:17 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-03-06 13:02:17 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
g. Other (specify)
Comments: In national services, election committees that have registered their constituency lists in at least half the election constituencies must receive an equal amount of time. In regional services, time is allotted proportionately to the number of candidates registered by the particular election committees. The order in which the electoral broadcasts of particular election committees are run each day is decided by a lottery draw.
Source: http://www.aceproject.org/main/samples/me/mex15.pdf (by Electoral Law on Elections to the Diet of May 28, 1993) The Act of 12th April 2001 on Elections to The Seym of The Republic of Poland and to The Senate of The Republic of Poland Art. 182(1),(2)
Last updated: 2008-03-06 13:04:00 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
a. Amount (Euros) see below
Comments: The expenditure limit is calculated as the sum of 1 (one) Polish zloty for each elector of the country included on the electoral register, on condition that: 1.the constituency limit is calculated by dividing all the registered voters of the country by 560 (five hundred and sixty) and the result obtained is multiplied by the number of deputies or senators elected in a given electoral constituency where a committee has registered a candidate or candidates; 2.the multi-constituency limit for a given committee is derived as a sum of constituency limits referred in paragraph 1 above.
Source: The Act of 12th April 2001 on Elections to The Seym of The Republic of Poland and to The Senate of The Republic of Poland Art. 114
Last updated: 2008-03-06 13:04:00 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
a. ... (euros) see below
Last updated: 2008-03-06 13:02:17 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
Last updated: 2008-03-06 13:02:17 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
Last updated: 2008-03-06 13:02:17 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
Last updated: 2008-03-06 13:02:17 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
a. Yes, in presidential elections
b. Yes, in legislative elections
Comments: It is not regulated by electoral law.
Last updated: 2008-03-06 13:03:05 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
Last updated: 2008-03-06 13:02:17 UTC
ME62 What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
b. 2-3 days
Comments: Blackout period lasts from midnight on Friday till the end of voting on Sunday.
Source: The Act of 12th April 2001 on Elections to The Seym of The Republic of Poland and to The Senate of The Republic of Poland Art. 85.
Last updated: 2008-03-06 13:04:00 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)
f. Other
Comments: a. 5,000 signatures of voters permanentely residing on the territory of a constituency for a constituency list of candidates. f. Organ of a political party which is authorised to represent a party in the outside contacts shall act as an election committee of this party and is obliged to notify the National Electoral Management Body about the intention to submit candidates for deputies to the Sejm, and to establish an agent of an election committee - who is authorised to act for and in the name of such committee, and a financial agent of an election committee, responsible for financing their participation in elections.
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 142. Paragraph (1)-(2)
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:59:35 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)
f. Other
Comments: a. 3.000 signatures for each candidate submitted by an election committee of a party or of the voters. f. Organ of a political party which is authorised to represent a party in the outside contacts shall act as an election committee of this party and is obliged to notify the National Electoral Management Body about the intention to submit candidates for deputies to the Senat, and to establish an agent of an election committee - who is authorised to act for and in the name of such committee, and a financial agent of an election committee, responsible for financing their participation in elections.
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 142. Paragraph (1)-(2)
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:59:35 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
Comments: a. 21 years
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 7. and Article 190.
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 10:24:01 GMT
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
Comments: a. 30 years.
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 7.ans Article 190.
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 10:24:33 GMT
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: For legislation only as a candidate of a multimember constituency lists.
Source: Constitution, Article 100. Paragraph (1) and Article 127.
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:59:35 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 128. and Article 181., Act on Political Parties, Journal of Laws No. 98., item 604 and of 1998, No. 106, item 668., Article 28-29.
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:59:35 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
Comments: b. One-time payment dependent on the number of mandates gained in the elections to the I and II Chamber. c. Party whcich gaines 3% of valid votes jas the right to receive a subvention during the term of office of the Seym.
Source: Act on Political Parties, Journal of Laws No. 98., item 604 and of 1998, No. 106, item 668., Article 29.
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:59:35 UTC
Vote Counting
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 162.
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 10:33:11 GMT
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
f. Other
Comments: If the upper election commssion, after having received the electoral results, finds inaccuracies, it shall order recalculation. So the National Electoral Commission can order the constituency electoral commission, the constituency electoral commission can order the ward electoral commission.
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 163. and Article 171.
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 10:35:32 GMT
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
a. National Electoral Management Body
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
h. Political parties/ candidates
i. Media
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:39:59 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:40:32 UTC
Voting Operations
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
c. At any polling station in the same country
d. At specially designated polling stations
Comments: A vote staying temporarily within the territory of a commune, other than his/her permanent adress, for a period of time including polling day may, on request, be entered on the list of voters of the temporary residence. Special polling stations are established in hospitals, welfare home, prisons, Polish maritime vessels, for citizens abroad.
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 19. and Article 29-31.
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 10:15:02 GMT
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
c. Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 31.
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 10:15:26 GMT
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
a. Embassies
b. Consulates
f. Other
Comments: Places are not specified by law. They are created by The Minister for Foreign Affairs after consultation with National Electoral Commission and usually organised by the Embassies and Consulates of the Republic of Poland or other places.
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 31. Paragraph (2)
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:51:43 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes, the maximum capacity is: 3000
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:49:46 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Comments: Applying "x" mark.
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 160. Paragraph (1)
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 10:22:02 GMT
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
a. The smallest polling station: 7
b. The largest polling station: 11
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:49:46 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
e. 20
Comments: 18
Source: Constitution, Article 62. Paragraph (1), The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 6.
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:48:29 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
Source: Constitution, Article 62., The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 6.
Last updated: 2008-03-06 12:48:29 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
c. Local Government Authority
Comments: A commune shall currently maintain the register of electors. Permanent register of electors comprise all the persons that permanently reside on the territory of a commune and have the right to elect (Article 11 of the Act on elections). Electors who reside on the territory of a commune without registration of their residence shall be entered into the register of electors on submission of a written application.
Source: The Act of April 2001 on Elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Article 11. Paragraph (5) and Article 12.
Last updated: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 10:11:51 GMT
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