Sentences with phrase «public electoral process»

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Ayorinde explained that as the election that would bring on board a new set of public officers for the next four years at the local government level, the restriction of movement will allow the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and the security agencies to distribute electoral materials in good time and ensure a seamless electoral process.

it is imperative that INEC as a public institution run with the approval, and from the funds of the public perform its responsibility of facilitating / regulating the electoral process responsibly as failure may lead to losing public / peoples support and by extension, its existence.

A democratic process in which political positions are seen purely as a matter of public service with a responsibility to try and meet the aspirations of the ordinary citizens is likely to engender electoral integrity and healthy participatory government.

Mission Statement: The mission statement for the Oneida County Board of Election's office is to establish and increase public confidence in the electoral process by conducting voter registration and elections with the highest level of professional election standards, integrity, security, accuracy, and fairness.

«I have to assume that it is the result of a coordinated disinformation campaign aimed not only at undermining ACORN's work, but also as a part of a far broader effort to corrode public confidence in the electoral process... It is a simple three - step process.

People seeking to access public services are already subject to various similar authentication processes, for example when applying for benefits, and I do not believe such a check, which will help to eliminate electoral fraud, is disproportionate or that it represents an invasion of privacy.

The Governor asserted that public financing would strengthen small donors and embolden them to participate in the electoral process.

CADA believes that over the years it is the EC's neglect to supervise the Police activities during electoral processes that has fuelled the perception that influential politicians and those in power do take advantage to manipulate the electoral process, the police and expose it to public ridicule.

What they're saying: «From our observations, there is a great deal of anxiety among the public regarding nearly every part of the electoral process,» Dr. Martin Mwondha, national co-ordinator, Citizens Election Observers Network — Uganda.

This by extension and in the opinion of CADA means that no private or state institution can directly or indirectly get involved in matters of elections without the express permission of EC and once the permission is given, EC must have oversight responsibility to ensure that activities, actions and inactions of any private, public institution or individual involved in elections do not impinge on the integrity of the electoral process.

None of these were major issues, compared with problems common in many other countries, but they may still have undermined public confidence in the electoral process.

While imploring the general public for their understanding and cooperation towards the enforcement of this order, the Force noted that the order was informed by the need to forestall plans by criminal elements to undermine the electoral process as gathered through intelligence reports.

According to him, the largest share of responsibility for nurturing, sustaining and continuously deepening Nigeria's electoral process rests on the Commission, as a result of which it must take the lead in demonstrating to the general public and all staff, that the integrity of the electoral processes is the defining moment for credible electoral outcomes.

The Speaker charged civil society to intensify public education on the need to collect and preserve their PVCs, asserting that people must be driven to partake in electoral processes so that they we continue to wield power as enshrined in the constitution of the federal republic.

It further urged members of the public to continue to support the electoral process by promptly bringing any irregularities to its attention for speedy resolution.

«We should increase trust by closing the LLC loophole and open up the electoral process with public financing, but not our current public financing system that has public financing but private loopholes,» Cuomo said during his State of the State address.

Corruption attacks the foundation of democratic institutions by distorting electoral processes, perverting the rule of law, causing human rights abuses and creating bureaucratic quagmires leading to public sector corruption which in turn drives private sector corruption.

And several people expected to be electoral contenders for the post in November, including state Sen. Mike Gianaris, New York City Public Advocate Tish James, former gubernatorial candidate Zephyr Teachout, and ex-U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, have declined to participate in the process to fill out the post for the year.

The public deserves a fair electoral process, with candidates who are truly looking out for their best interests.

While these numbers could reflect a proper yet delayed purge of voters who have died or moved, confidence in the electoral process is essential for public confidence in election results and our democracy.»

Besides, it seeks to, among others, promote the concept of independent and impartial election organizations and administrators, strengthen public confidence in the electoral process through free, credible electoral procedures and develop professional election officials with integrity, a strong sense of public service and commitment to democracy.

Nevertheless, he maintained that technology «has come to stay» and expressed optimism that the coming together of election managers and experts to share experiences would prepare the EMBs in making appropriate and cost - effective choice of technologies that would increase public confidence in the electoral process.

September 19, 2017 (New York, NY)-- James Lane, the Green Party candidate for Public Advocate of New York City, called today for an end to costly primary elections by completely transformation our electoral processes.

A proud product of New York City's public schools, Jenny began volunteering as a teenager in activities that encourage Asian American citizens to become registered voters and participate in the electoral process.

While a formal civics course is not offered until high school, kindergarten students learn to «identify personal traits, such as courage, honesty, and responsibility» and third - graders learn to «explain how local government officials are chosen, e.g., election, appointment,» according to the Idaho State Department of Education's social studies standards.22 By the time students reach 12th grade, they are more prepared to learn civics - related topics, such as the electoral process and role of political parties; the methods of public participation; and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, than students with no prior exposure to a civics curriculum.

«The purpose of the registration requirement — increasing transparency, openness, and public accountability in the electoral process and thus promoting an informed electorate — is pressing and substantial, and the registration requirement is rationally connected to this objective.

This sub-factor incorporates elements of electoral fraud and intimidations (for those countries where elections are held), as well as the prevalence of coup d'etats, and the extent to which transition processes are open to public scrutiny.

(2) The Chief Electoral Officer may, using any media or other means that he or she considers appropriate, provide the public with information about Ontario's electoral process, the right to vote and how to be a candidate.

114.1 (1) The Chief Electoral Officer may implement public education and information programs to make Ontario's electoral process better known to the public, particularly to those persons and groups most likely to experience difficulties in exercising their democratic rights.

It does virtually nothing to democratise the House of Lords and absolutely nothing to improve public access to the legislative process or change the electoral system.

Digitized influence operations have become the new norm for controlling the electoral process, public opinion, and narrative.