Sentences with phrase «commission as political party»

Not exact matches

The People's Liberation Army Daily on Wednesday published its list of attendees for the upcoming 19th party congress in Beijing on October 18, with two notable exclusions: Fang Fenghui, who was recently replaced as the chief at the Joint Staff Department in China's military and is currently under investigation for corruption, and General Zhang Yang, the director of the political work department, who also sits on the military commission.

Besides, the pall of politics, on a matter that ought to be 100 per cent judicial, rested on two troubling pillars: the then Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) had, in previous decisions, always interpreted twelve - two - thirds of 19 states as 13, even in registering political parties.

Where a political party appoints more than 1 scrutineer to be present during the allocation of list seats, only 1 scrutineer for that political party, or such greater number as is permitted by the Electoral Commission, shall be present at any one time.

If the Electoral Commission cancels the registration of the logo of a political party, the Electoral Commission must, as soon as is reasonably practicable and in any case not later than 10 working days after the date of cancellation, --

Subject to the concurrence of the Electoral Commission, where the Returning Officer considers that the name shown on the nomination paper or other document as the name of the constituency candidate's political party is indecent or offensive or excessively long or likely to cause confusion to or mislead electors, --

If the Electoral Commission refuses an application to register the logo of a political party, the Electoral Commission must, as soon as is reasonably practicable, and in any case not later than 10 working days after the date of refusal, give the applicant written notice of --

The Electoral Commission shall establish and maintain a Register, to be known as the Register of Political Parties, containing a list of the political parties registered under tPolitical Parties, containing a list of the political parties registered under thiParties, containing a list of the political parties registered under tpolitical parties registered under thiparties registered under this Part.

Where the Electoral Commission cancels the registration of any political party, it shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, and in any event not later than 10 working days after the date of the cancellation, --

A new directive of the Electoral Commission to presidential and parliamentary aspirants to declare their assets as part of their eligibility criteria has angered some of political parties, particularly the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The new grouping could not run as a political party without registering as such with the Electoral Commission, and thus becoming more explicitly and legally separate from the Labour Pparty without registering as such with the Electoral Commission, and thus becoming more explicitly and legally separate from the Labour PartyParty.

The group officially obtained recognition as a national political party with the Federal Election Commission in 2001.

So far, the Commission has received over 120 applications from political associations seeking registration as political parties.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will continue to collaborate with other agencies, such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related offences Commission (ICPC), National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and other related agencies to achieve political parties finance tracking in the 2019 General Elections.

The release of last week's 38 - page Electoral Commission report produced a minor political earthquake: as a result of the biggest investigation the commission has ever undertaken, it levied its largest - ever fine against the Conservative party and referred the case of the party's treasurer, Simon Day, to the Metropolitan police for further criminal inveCommission report produced a minor political earthquake: as a result of the biggest investigation the commission has ever undertaken, it levied its largest - ever fine against the Conservative party and referred the case of the party's treasurer, Simon Day, to the Metropolitan police for further criminal invecommission has ever undertaken, it levied its largest - ever fine against the Conservative party and referred the case of the party's treasurer, Simon Day, to the Metropolitan police for further criminal investigation.

In York's «Evening Press» newspaper of 12 April 2005, Maroney claimed it was «for selling loony merchandise against Electoral Commission rules»: to be precise the OMRLP's Financial Scheme as registered with the Electoral Commission, which meant any Branch of the OMRLP taking money on the party's behalf would be breaching the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 Part 2.

1.2 «EGM» means an Extraordinary General Meeting 1.3 «NEC» means the National Executive Committee 1.4 «Rules» means Rules made by the NEC under this Constitution 1.5 Where the context so implies, the singular shall include the plural 1.6 Headings shall not form part of the meanings of Articles 1.7 «Branch» means a branch or constituency association 1.8 PPERA means the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 PART II NAME AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PARTY Name 2.1 The Party exists as a Political Party registered with the UK Electoral Commission under the PPARTY Name 2.1 The Party exists as a Political Party registered with the UK Electoral Commission under the PParty exists as a Political Party registered with the UK Electoral Commission under the PParty registered with the UK Electoral Commission under the PPERA.

These are the concerns for which Mr. Pyne relayed the concern of the NPP saying «We as a political party are calling on the Electoral Commission to extend the registration period for the re-registration, so those affected can get their names back on the register.»

At an IPAC meeting held on 12th June 2015, the Commission adequately briefed the political parties on all the reforms as proposed and subsequently accepted by the Commission.

«If things remain as they are - without dialogue between the electoral commission and political parties over the electoral process, as well as between the commission and civil society and the international community - and elections go on as planned, the result could be violence,» Jerome Bonso, chairman of the National League for Free and Fair Elections, told IRIN in Kinshasa.

Find below a section of the EC statement EC CLARIFIES ELECTRONIC RESULTS TRANSMISSION AND CONTRACTUAL PROCESS As obvious from the above extract from the Committee's recommendations, the Electoral Commission only accepted to implement a proposal and decision which was taken by the Committee and collectively accepted by all the political parties at the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) level.

If Mr Hain is found in breach of the rules governing party donations the electoral commission can do no more than chastise him, as it only has the power to fine political parties, not individuals.

However, the former boss of the National Commission on Civic Education said political parties can be involved in decision making of the EC as it pertains «in other jurisdictions» but they should never «take decisions above the EMB.»

In the letter to the Joint Commission on Public Ethics Executive Director Letizia Tagliafierro, the good - government group notes that advocacy on specific issues by political parties isn't anything new, but has seen a resurgence as of late.

However, few weeks after Mr. Afoko's revelations, the party has had it leaders issuing threats upon threats to people, as well as state institutions, especially the Ghana Police Service, the Electoral Commission (EC) and members of their main political opponents; the National Democratic Congress (NDC), creating fear and panic.

«The Commission is yet to decide on whether to have the emergency IPAC as requested or not so at any point in time when the commission decides to have any IPAC meeting, we will communicate same to you and to the political partiCommission is yet to decide on whether to have the emergency IPAC as requested or not so at any point in time when the commission decides to have any IPAC meeting, we will communicate same to you and to the political particommission decides to have any IPAC meeting, we will communicate same to you and to the political parties.»

By law, political parties standing candidates at the general election must submit details of any donations and loans of more than # 7,500, as part of weekly reports to the Electoral Commission.

Nevertheless, senior figures such as European Council president Herman Van Rompuy, [22] German Chancellor Angela Merkel, [23] and former Commission president Jacques Delors [24] questioned the aspiration of European political parties to link the presidency of the European Commission with the result of the European elections and insisted that the future Commission president has to suit Member States» expectations first.

Dr Babu has called for a strong independent health watchdog in Wales along with cross party commissioning to stop the Welsh NHS being used as a political football.

Guber Polls: Bayelsans Steadfastness has prevailed - Fayose Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, declared on Monday that the Bayelsa State Governor and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Seriake Dickson and the millions of the good people of the state have shown steadfastness with PDP during the state's governorship election, which was, declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, noting that with the action which exemplified peoples» power against Abuja political oppressors, Bayelsans can rightly be described as «worthy heroes of democracy».

As of 9 April 2015 [update], the deadline for standing for the general election, the Electoral Commission's Register of Political Parties included 428 political parties registered in Great Britain, [25] and 36 in NorthernPolitical Parties included 428 political parties registered in Great Britain, [25] and 36 in Northern IParties included 428 political parties registered in Great Britain, [25] and 36 in Northernpolitical parties registered in Great Britain, [25] and 36 in Northern Iparties registered in Great Britain, [25] and 36 in Northern Ireland.

«We would have wished that much as the C.I 91 grants this activity of the Commission in consultation with political parties, the parties would have been duly notified / consulted before any such decisions are taken,» NPP pointed out in a statement signed by its Acting General Secretary, John Boadu.

He noted that the Commission, in collaboration with gender - based organizations such as the UN women, had been taking steps to encourage political parties to increase women participation during electoral contests.

But National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Prince Solomon Adedeji Soyebi who unveiled the details at the Commission's headquarters Abuja, also cautioned political parties not to see the development as a Notice of Election.

«As it were, majority of Nigerians have made up their minds where to go in 2019 and we urge all stakeholders, including political parties, contenders to offices and the Independent National Electoral Commission to respect the will of the people by playing by the rules and maintaining a peaceful atmosphere.»

The EC response was that as per the laid down procedures of the Commission, and in accordance with the Political Parties Act 2000, communication to the Commission is done mainly through party's General Secretaries.

The New York Public Interest Research Group in November sent a letter asking for a formal opinion from the Joint Commission on Public Ethics as to whether political parties should be considered lobbyists under state law.

But, as its own constitution suggests, that's exactly what it is: «The Scottish Labour party is registered with the Electoral Commission as an Accounting Unit (AU) of the UK Labour party and is therefore not a registered political party under the terms of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 200political party under the terms of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 200Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.»

The five successful new political parties were said to be part of the 95 associations that applied to the Commission for registration as political parties.

The BBC only recognises parties which are registered as political parties by the Electoral Commission.

«Consequently, the commission has observed with dismay that some political parties have already started campaigning publicly, and by so doing, contravening the provisions of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) regarding public campaigns.

According to him, the country's electoral laws grant exclusive rights to the Commission to seek clarification on details of political parties such as their source of funding.

Such a Commission would obviously be a Government - led one, containing members of other political parties (as well as people who aren't members of a party at all).

Labour got rid of most of the hereditary peers, and as a result most new peers are appointed by the political parties or the House of Lords Appointments Commission.

He said: «the Commission has continued to maintain and expand sustained engagements with stakeholders in the electoral process, through regular meetings with political parties, civil society organizations, security agencies, the media, marginalized groups such as women, youths and persons with special needs, as well as development partners».

Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who welcomed the development, outlined capacity building for the Commission's staff and political parties, voter education and sensitization, inclusiveness — particularly for women, youths and persons living with disabilities — and electoral conflict mitigation as areas where the Commission would need support.

«Those in power in the state level appoint chairmen and members of their political parties as members of the state electoral commissions.

So, there is no way, and it doesn't even make logical sense that the electoral commission as a body, made up of a lot of individuals could just sit down and then fish out the names of persons, who belong to any political party, and to delete them.»

June 27, 2016 • Britain's top political parties are scrambling to find new leaders as lame duck Prime Minister David Cameron heads to Brussels to attend European Commission meetings and reassure continental allies.

(f) The Commission, or on the authorization of the Commission any subcommittee of two or more members, at least one of whom shall be of each major political party, may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act, hold such hearings and act at such times and places as the Commission or such authorized subcommittee may deem advisable.

The art works include a major new commission by Lili Reynaud - Dewar, a film set in a Palestinian refugee camp by the Otolith Group, and the political murals of Emory Douglas, Culture Minister of the Black Panther Party, as well as artefacts relating to Genet himself.