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2017 Local Elections Guidebook 2017 Local Elections Guidebook TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The Central Elections Commission 7 2. Palestinian Political Structure 9 3. Elections in Palestine 11 4. The 2017 Local Elections 13 The Electoral Calendar 13 Voter Registration, Exhibition and Challenge 13 Nomination 13 Electoral Campaigning 14 Early Voting of Security Forces 15 Polling and Counting 15 Declaration of Results 16 Electoral Challenges 17 5. Voter Information and Services 18 6. Election Observation 20 Observer Accreditation 20 7. Media Coverage 22 Media Services 22 Electoral Campaigning and the Media 23 8. Elections in East Jerusalem 24 9. Appendices 25 Welcome Letter from the Chairman of the CEC The Central Elections Commission (CEC) welcomes you to Palestine as we prepare for the 2017 local elections. These elections buttress democratic values and are part of the processes of good gover- nance in the emerging State of Palestine. The upcoming elections would be the third round of local elections since the estab- lishment of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) in 1994. Unfortunately, due to the internal conflict within Palestine, local elections will be held in the West Bank only. However, the decree for local elections permeates all over the country and it is hoped that in the future, when there is an internal reconciliation, the CEC will be able to hold local elections in Gaza Strip as well. While I have pointed out to the internal conflict in the challenges facing the pres- ent local elections, one must note that the military occupation poses a much more serious and sinister complexity. The extensive restrictions on movement enforced by the Israeli army on the Palestinian population continue to hamper the CEC’s ability to maintain its responsibility and hindering the population to attain their legitimate rights. An apparent, flagrant violation is in Jerusalem, where Israel continues to deny the right of Palestinians to be represented in local councils. Within the context of military occupation, it is worthy to note that most of the population will go to the election booths this coming May having known no rule but a military occupation that has imposed itself on Palestinians since 1967 yet the Palestinian people are vibrant, determined to exercise their legitimate rights. It is against this backdrop of internal conflict, military occupation, that local elections will be held. As such, the presence of local and international observers, as well as media representative, will bolster our call for fairness and transparency. Irrespective of any challenges that might face the electoral process, the CEC is committed for free and fair elections. The CEC will continuously monitor all issues related to freedom of expression, voting, and nomination rights which are guar- anteed by the law. It is these issues that are essential in any electoral process. To that end, the CEC is engaged in constant coordination with political parties, civil LOCAL ELECTIONS 2017 - Guidebook 5 society organizations, and the government to reinforce a fair process and freedom of participation. This guide was prepared by the CEC as a resource for all international visitors, in- cluding observers, media representatives, and guests. We hope that it will provide all the information you need while witnessing elections. We trust that it will enhance your understanding of the key issues related to the upcoming local elections. Once again, I would like to welcome you to Palestine and to personally thank you for your participation. It is a sign of solidarity with Palestine and its people as well as an affirmation of your conviction of the importance of elections as the only viable way for good governance and state building. Dr. Hanna Nasir Chairman, CEC 6 LOCAL ELECTIONS 2017 - Guidebook 1. The Central Elections Commission The Central Elections Commission (CEC) is an independent body in-charge of ad- ministering presidential, legislative, and local elections in the occupied Palestinian territories. It was established in 2002 in response to the 1995 Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement on the West Bank (WB) and the Gaza Strip (GS), which stip- ulated that elections would be held for both the executive office of the president as well as for members of the legislature. The agreement, which followed the 1993 Declaration of Principles (Oslo Accords) calling for the establishment of an elected Palestinian Council, details the organization, structure and functions of the legislature; the scope of power of the legislative and executive branches; and the modalities of their elections. The Central Elections Commission is composed of a board of nine members ap- pointed by the president of the state of Palestine. The president also appoints the chairman and the secretary-general of the commission. Members of the commis- sion are chosen from among senior judges, lawyers and academics of the Palestin- ian community. Below is the list of the CEC Commissioners: 1. Dr. Hanna Nasir Chairman 2. Ms. Lamis al-Alami Secretary General 3. Mr. Mazin Sisalem Member 4. Ms. Khawla Shakhshir Member 5. Mr. Shukri Nashashibi Member 6. Mr. Ishac Muhanna Member 7. Mr. Yasir Mohammad Mousa Member 8. Mr. Yousif Awadallah Member 9. Mr. Ahmad al-Khalidi Member LOCAL ELECTIONS 2017 - Guidebook 7 The main duties of the commission are: ➲ Ratifying all necessary procedures for conducting presidential, legislative and local elections in Palestine. ➲ Supervising and monitoring each step of the electoral process. ➲ Verifying that election activities are carried out in accordance with the law. ➲ Ensuring that the necessary measures are in place to allow elections to be held in a free, fair and transparent manner. ➲ Ratifying and announcing the election results. The daily operations of the CEC are undertaken by the Electoral Administration (EA), which is the administrative and executive body of the commission. It is headed by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), who is appointed by the commission and reports directly to it. The CEC’s headquarters are located in Ramallah, with a regional office in Gaza and a district office in each of the 16 electoral districts. The EA prepares plans, procedures, and bylaws and presents them before the com- missioners for ratification. The tasks of the EA include: ➲ Establishing goals for electoral processes and developing appropriate strategies. ➲ Organizing and executing voter education campaigns on the importance of elec- tions and how citizens can get involved as voters, candidates and in other roles. ➲ Acting as a main contact and information point for all election stakeholders, observers and media. ➲ Accrediting political parties and candidates. ➲ Accrediting local and international electoral observers, media representatives and party/candidate agents. ➲ Conducting voter registration and preparing the final voters list. ➲ Administering polling and counting for presidential, legislative and local elections. The CEC’s core institutional values are intended to ensure that elections are con- ducted in a free, fair and transparent manner. They are as follows: Transparency: All election-related information, including CEC decisions, operational strategies and budgets, are made available to the public. Integrity: Procedures are in place to ensure that actions such as hiring, procurement and financial planning are conducted with institutional integrity. Neutrality: The CEC maintains its independence and neither yields to external pres- sure nor favors one electoral stakeholder over another. Professionalism: Professional systems and expertise are sought to ensure that elec- tions are conducted according to international standards. 8 LOCAL ELECTIONS 2017 - Guidebook 2. Palestinian Political Structure The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) The PLO was officially established in 1964 as an umbrella organization for Palestin- ian factions, and has been recognized by the United Nations as ‘the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people’. The PLO officially represents all Palestin- ians in the Diaspora, as well as those living in East Jerusalem, the WB and the GS. The PLO’s legislative body is the Palestinian National Council (PNC), consisting of PLC members and other representatives from the Diaspora who are nominated by the PLO Executive Committee. The PLO entered into negotiations with Israel in the early 1990s, which resulted in the signing of the Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements, also known as the Oslo Accords, in 1993. The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) The PNA was established on the basis of the Oslo Declaration, and was to be a temporary administrative body that would serve for an interim period and govern Palestinian affairs in areas of self-rule until the final status negotiations. On 20 January 1996, the first Palestinian national elections were held to elect the president of the PNA and the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC). The second intifada erupted in late September 2000, due to political disagreements, breaches of Israel’s commitments under the Oslo Accords, subsequent Palestinian frustration and continued Israeli aggression. A Palestinian state therefore did not come into being, but the Palestinian governing structure survived. The current PNA is a combination of parliamentary and presidential systems, and is divided into executive, legislative and judicial bodies. Voters directly elect both the president of the PNA and the members of the PLC. The PNA’s mandate is limited to civil affairs and internal security in the Palestinian-controlled
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