UAE | Government
Panel spells out FNC poll regulations
The National Election Committee yesterday released regulations to ensure the integrity of the Federal National Council (FNC) elections, scheduled for December 16, 18 and 20.
- By Samir Salama, Bureau Chief
- Published: 23:34 May 3, 2009
- Image Credit: WAM
- Dr Anwar Gargash, Minister for FNC Affairs.
Abu Dhabi: The National Election Committee yesterday released regulations to ensure the integrity of the Federal National Council (FNC) elections, scheduled for December 16, 18 and 20.
Under the regulations signed by Dr Anwar Gargash, Minister for FNC Affairs, a voter has only one vote but may elect up to half the FNC members in his emirate. He cannot cast his ballot more than once and may not authorise another person to vote by proxy.
Electioneering must not instigate religious, tribal or racial fanaticism. Under the code which include 68 articles, candidates may present their manifestos in various media.
Electioneering starts after the announcement of the final list of candidates and ends 48 hours before the election.
Schools, universities, places of worship, hospitals, public parks, governmental or semi-governmental facilities and shopping malls may not be used in campaigns. Loud speakers may not also be used unless inside halls assigned for election campaigns.
Electioneering can only be conducted by individual candidates and must not include programmes or promises, which are not in the tasks and authority of an FNC member.
Nominees also must not grant financial or in-kind gifts to the electorate.
More from UAE Government
More from UAE
Latest news
- Dubai number plates auction raises Dh27m
- Youngsters dance and raise cash for charity
- Dubai departments upgrade services
- Get yourself a free test for diabetes
- Ensuring a safety net for intellectual property
- Reader's issue addressed
- 5,552 illegals held in Dubai this year
- Man cleared because he took drugs in France
- Man charged with trafficking women
- Auditors to probe Mizin graft case
- Breaking down cultural barriers with photographs
- Abu Dhabi Crown Prince visits Islamic centre
- Transfusion centre launches new toll free number
- Smart e-Gate system launched
- Cyber infidelity creeping out of virtual domain
Community Reports
-
Mirror, mirror show me the way
Driver on Salam Street had so many boxes and fruits piled into car, he would not be able to view rear or right side mirrors
-
Parents should be more vigilant
Reader's picture highlights risk of negligence by caretakers
-
Warming up to ‘Mobilise the Earth' theme
Dubai school dedicates a whole week to celebrating Earth Day with can-collection drives, sapling plantation and painting competition among others
-
Drivers using mobiles put others' lives at risk
Speeding is dangerous for the driver and other motorists
