IEC Apply For Observer Accreditation For 2024 Elections : elections.org.za

Organisation : Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)
Facility Name : Apply For Observer Accreditation For 2024 Elections
Country : South Africa
Website : https://www.elections.org.za/pw/

How To Apply For Observer Accreditation For Elections?

To apply for Observer Accreditation For Elections 2024, Follow the below steps

Related / Similar Facility : IEC Donate To Multi-Party Democracy Fund

Steps:
Step-1 : Go to the link https://online.elections.org.za/orsonline/
Step-2 : Enter the Observer Organisation Details
Step-3 : Enter the Contact Person Details(Person in charge of co-ordinating the applicant’s observers)
Step-4 : Upload Organisation logo and Constitution of Organisation
Step-5 : Enter the Particulars of persons (observers) appointed by applicant
Step-6 : Click On “Submit form” button.

Upload Organisation logo and Constitution of Organisation:
This section is mandatory. The following supporting documents must be uploaded to be submitted with the application.

** Organisation logo.
** Copy of deed of foundation or constitution of the Organisation.
** A statement of the reasons why the applicant is suitable for accreditation to observe the election process.
** An affirmation that the applicant commits itself to cooperate with the Commission in relation to the training, conduct and deployment of persons.

Rules of the Electoral Code of Conduct

Parties and candidates must:
** Speak out against political violence and threats against other parties, the Electoral Commission, members of the public and the media;
** Let the authorities know about planned marches or rallies;
** Communicate with other political parties about planned political events;
** Recognise the authority of the Electoral Commission;
** Work with the Electoral Commission structures and allow them to perform their duties;
** Work with the police in their investigation of election crime and violence;
** Accept the results of the election or challenge the result in court.

How Does Electoral Code of Conduct work?

The Electoral Code of Conduct must be agreed to by:
** every registered party before the party takes part in an election; and
** every candidate before he/she is placed on the list of candidates.

Parties and candidates must stick to the code and must:
** let the public know about the Code;
** promote the purpose of the Code;
** support efforts to educate voters.

Parties and candidates must also inform the public that all people have the right:
** to be free to express their political beliefs and to be part of any political party; and
** to join in any political campaigns, marches or public meetings.

What conduct is prohibited in terms of the Electoral Code of Conduct?
The Electoral Code of Conduct, contained in the Electoral Act, also details a list of prohibited conduct including:

** Using language which provokes violence;
** Intimidation of candidates or voters;
** Publishing false information about other candidates or parties;
** Plagiarising any other party’s symbols, name or acronyms;
** Offering any inducement or reward to a person to vote for a party;
** Destroying, removing or defacing posters of other parties;
** Carrying arms or weapons at political meetings, marches or rallies;
** Bribing voters to vote or not vote;
** Generally abusing a position of power, privilege or influence to influence the outcome of an election.