Invitation til valgobservationsmission i Nord Makedonien den 21. april 2019

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OSCEs Parlamentariske Forsamling
Til:
Dato:
Delegationens medlemmer og stedfortrædere
5. marts 2019
Invitation til valgobservationsmission i Nord Makedonien
Rejsen går til: Skopje, Nord Makedonien
I perioden: 18. – 22. april 2019
Information:
Som udgangspunkt kan max. ét medlem fra hvert valgfor-
bund deltage, og det forventes at man deltager i hele rejse-
perioden.
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meldingen.
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MF navn:
Kontaktperson: Lokalnr.:
Frist for aflevering: 29. marts 2019
Med venlig hilsen
Charlotte Faber
Det Internationale Sekretariat
OSCEs Parlamentariske Forsamling 2018-19
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Tordenskjoldsgade 1, 1055 Copenhagen K., Denmark
Phone: +45 33 37 80 40 - Fax: +45 33 37 80 30 - OSCEPA@oscepa.dk - www.oscepa.org
To: Heads of OSCE PA Delegations
CC: Secretaries of OSCE PA Delegations
4 March 2019
Dear Heads of Delegations,
A presidential election will be held in the Republic of North Macedonia on 21 April 2019
and following an invitation from the Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic of North
Macedonia, the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly will deploy an election observation mission to
these elections. Please note that if no candidate wins more than 50 per cent of the valid votes
cast, a second round is expected to take place on 5 May 2019.
Please find attached a registration form for Members wishing to observe these elections.
We kindly ask you to return completed observer nomination forms together with a copy of the
photograph page from Members’ passports, a digital photo, as well as the signed Statement of
Nominated OSCE PA Observers as well as Code of Conduct to the International Secretariat at
(eom@oscepa.dk) as soon as possible, but no later than 29 March 2019. Please note that due
to registration procedures, we may not be able to accommodate those who register after the
deadline.
We remind National Delegations that the OSCE PA attempts to ensure a geographically
balanced delegation. Once we have reviewed the nominations, we will inform you about a
possible ceiling to be applied to the number of observers from individual national delegations.
Members are encouraged to consider observing with colleagues from other parliaments, to make
a multi-national team. We also encourage members of Parliament to consider deployment
outside of the capital.
Further information, including a detailed programme, will be distributed to participants
in due course. Briefings for the mission are expected to be held in Skopje during the two days
before election day, and Members are reminded that in accordance with the OSCE PA’s Astana
Declaration of 2008, participants are expected to attend the full briefing programme as well as
the debriefing on the day following the election.
I wish to remind you that national parliaments are responsible for their Members’
expenses and that only English interpretation will be provided in meetings and briefings.
Yours sincerely,
Iryna Sabashuk
Head of Administration for Election Observation
OSCEs Parlamentariske Forsamling 2018-19
OSCE Alm.del - Bilag 16
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The credibility and positive impact of the work of an election observation mission depends to a large extent on the perceived
impartiality of the observers. Any potential conflict of interest that could reasonably be understood or portrayed by electoral
stakeholders and, in particular, by contestants in the election observed, as possibly impacting on the observer’s impartiality
must be avoided.
An important principle regarding potential conflicts of interest is that they do not necessarily imply actual misconduct. It is
sufficient that credibly substantiated facts could - in the eyes of a reasonable stakeholder in the process assessed - indicate a
conflict of interest suited to potentially impacting the impartiality of the person. This means: The subjective belief of observers
or of their political friends that they can observe in a non-partisan way independently from the conflict of interest is irrelevant.
As potential bias is not a matter of personal wrong-doing, it also does not matter whether the stance/conduct which might lead
to the appearance of bias is ethically correct or widely accepted politically. And, finally, even facts that are brought forward by
a stakeholder with the ill intention to discredit the process need to be assessed objectively if substantiated.
In light of this, all nominees for the observation mission are requested to declare - to the best of their knowledge – and sign the
following
Statement of Nominated OSCE PA Election Observers:
I declare that
• my family and I have never received economic benefits from any of the contestants or their supporters
• I do not have close family ties to or am personally or economically dependent on electoral contestants or
members of their support teams
• I have never participated in an election observation in the country sponsored by its government, lobby groups
working on behalf of that government, or any other electoral stakeholder
• I have never been excluded from the observation of elections in the host country based on a decision by the
EOM leadership
• I have never engaged in active or paid support to political campaigns in the country
• I have never actively provided any substantial material support to the campaigns of one or more of the con-
testants
• I am not a member of or have publicly stated support for any group that aims at overthrowing the government
or changing the political system of the host country through anything other than purely peaceful and legal
means
• I am not under an entry ban into the country for reasons which are unrelated to election observation activity
in the host country or my capacity as member of my country`s parliament
• I have not committed active and grave breaches of national laws or violated the sovereignty of the country
observed
• I am not engaged in litigation against electoral contestants or members of their campaign teams
• I have not made public statements or engaged in activities within six months before election day, or after the
day on which the election is officially announced, whichever is the later date, that would constitute a display
of partisanship regarding electoral competitors and be qualified as a breach of the Code of Conduct if made
during the observation. This also includes statements of racist or nationalist nature and hate speech addressed
to the country observed, its people or groups within the country. I have not assessed in advance the expected
conduct of electoral stakeholders during the election that is to be observed. Participation in normal parlia-
mentary business or in other official functions of my parliament are exempt from this, even when they deal
with the host country.
I am aware that wrong assertions in this declaration might lead to my exclusion from the mission and could entail
further sanctions.
For transparency reasons I state that I am // I am not a member of a bi-national friendship group of my parliament
with the parliament of the host country (please underline)
Signed ___________________________________________
Print Name ___________________________________________
Date ___________________________________________
OSCEs Parlamentariske Forsamling 2018-19
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Code of Conduct for OSCE PA Election Observers
Respect the Laws of the Country and the Authority of Electoral Bodies
Observers will comply with all national laws and regulations of the host country and the authority of the bodies in
charge of administering the electoral process. Observers will not take any unnecessary or undue risks. Each observer’s
personal safety overrides all other considerations.
Respect the Integrity of the Election Observation Mission
Observers will attend all required mission briefings and debriefings and adhere to the deployment plan and all other
instructions provided by the Election Observation Mission. Observers will remain on duty throughout Election Day,
including observation of the vote count and, if instructed, the next stage of tabulation.
Maintain Strict Political Impartiality at All Times
Observers will maintain strict impartiality in the conduct of their duties and will, at no time, publicly express or
exhibit any bias or preference in relation to national authorities, parties, candidates, or with reference to any issues
in contention in the election process.
Do Not Obstruct Election Processes
Observers will undertake their duties in an unobtrusive manner and will not interfere in the electoral process. Ob-
servers may raise questions with election officials and bring irregularities to their attention, but they must not give
instructions or countermand their decisions.
Provide Appropriate Identification
Observers will carry any prescribed identification issued by the host government or election commission and will
identify themselves to any authority upon request.
Refrain from Making Comments to the Public or the Media
Observers will not make any comments to the media on the electoral process or on the substance of their observations,
and any comment to the media will be limited to general information about the observation mission and the role of
the observers. Observers will inform media about any intended post-election statements to be issued by the leadership
on behalf of the observation mission.
Accuracy of Observations and Professionalism
Observers will base all conclusions on their personal observations or on clear and convincing facts or evidence.
Observers will exhibit the highest levels of personal discretion and professional behaviour at all times.
* * *
I have read and understand the above Code of Conduct. I hereby confirm that I will follow the Code of Conduct
and that all of my activities as an election observer will be conducted completely in accordance with it. I have no
conflicts of interest, political, economic nor other, that will interfere with my ability to be an impartial election ob-
server and to follow the Code of Conduct.
I understand that serious violations of this Code of Conduct may result in the withdrawal of my accreditation
or my dismissal from the election observation mission. The authority for such determinations rests solely with the
leadership of the election observation mission.
Signed ___________________________________________
Print Name ___________________________________________
Date ___________________________________________
OSCEs Parlamentariske Forsamling 2018-19
OSCE Alm.del - Bilag 16
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Observer Nomination Form
REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Presidential Election 21 April 2019
OSCE PA DATE_________ RECORD_________
Registration Date: (dd.mm.yy)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
(Please answer each section clearly, completely and use only English transcription)
Family Name:
First Name:
Mobile in the field:
(country code +number)
Nationality: Email:
Passport Number: Languages:
Passport Type: Diplomatic/Regular/Service E-day Interpretation: ENG –RUS –FR –SP–IT-GER
CONTACT PERSON(Indicate contact details for the person in charge of practical arrangements for your participation)
First Name &Surname:
Mobile: Email:
TRAVEL INFORMATION
(Observers are advised to arrive to Skopje on 18 April 2019 to participate in briefings on 19-20 April and can depart on 22
April 2019)
Arrival Date:(dd.mm.yy)
Departure
Date:(dd.mm.yy)
Arrival Time: (hh:mm)
Departure Time:
(hh:mm)
Arrival Flight: Departure Flight:
VISA required: YES NO
DEPLOYMENT ON ELECTION DAY
Car on Election Day OSCE Embassy
Own
Arrangements
Interpretation on Election
Day
OSCE Embassy
Own
Arrangements
PREFERENCE FOR DEPLOYMENT LOCATION
Skopje
Willingness to travel by car outside Skopje city (up to 90 minutes)
Willingness to overnight outside Skopje
(The International Secretariat will provide suggestions)
Please return this form together with a passport copy by Friday 29 March 2019 to
the OSCE PA International Secretariat tel: +45 33 37 80 40 fax +45 33 37 80 30 eom@oscepa.dk
OSCEs Parlamentariske Forsamling 2018-19
OSCE Alm.del - Bilag 16
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Tordenskjoldsgade 1, 1055 Copenhagen K., Denmark
Phone: +45 33 37 80 40 - Fax: +45 33 37 80 30 - osce@oscepa.dk - www.oscepa.org
Copenhagen, 4 March 2019
Memorandum on the OSCE PA Observation of the
Presidential Election in NORTH MECEDONIA, 21 April 2019
Delegation
Presidential election will be held in the Republic of North Macedonia on 21 April 2019, and following an
invitation, the OSCE PA will deploy an election observation mission to this election. Please note that if no
candidate wins more than 50 per cent of the valid votes cast, a second round is expected to take place on 5 May
2019.
OSCE PA members wishing to participate in this mission are kindly asked to return a completed nomination
form, together with a copy of the photograph page from Members’ passports, a digital photo, as well as the
signed Statement of Nominated OSCE PA Election Observers and Code of Conduct the International
Secretariat at (eom@oscepa.dk) as soon as possible, but no later than 29 March 2019.
Accommodation
Parliamentary briefings will be held in Skopje on 19-20 April 2019. The Temporary OSCE PA Headquarters
will be located in Skopje as well. The International Secretariat of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly will
distribute the details on the recommended hotel for accommodation in Skopje as soon as possible.
Preliminary Programme
Thursday, 18 April 2019
All day
Friday, 19 April 2019
Arrival of observers
10:00- 10:30
10:30-17:00 (TBC)
Briefing on Mission for new OSCE PA observers (RSVP to iryna@oscepa.dk )
Parliamentary briefings
Saturday, 20 April 2019
All Day Parliamentary briefings (cont.)
Sunday, 21 April 2019
Meeting with Drivers and Interpreters
All Day Observation at Polling Stations
Monday, 22 April 2019
08:00 De-Briefing for PA observers in Skopje
14:30(tbc) Press-Conference in Skopje
Suggested departures of observers
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Tordenskjoldsgade 1, 1055 Copenhagen K., Denmark
Phone: +45 33 37 80 40 - Fax: +45 33 37 80 30 - osce@oscepa.dk - www.oscepa.org
Briefing on Mission for new OSCE PA observers
We kindly invite new members to attend Briefing on Mission aimed at providing useful information on the
general framework of PA observation missions. Those interested are kindly requested to confirm their
participation to the Secretariat (iryna@oscepa.dk) at the earliest convenience. Please note that participation in
this briefing is particularly recommended for observers attending the EOM for the first time.
Election Day and Deployment
On Election Day, Members will generally work in teams of two. Members are encouraged to consider
observing with colleagues from other parliaments, to make a multi-national team.
We kindly ask to mark your preferences for the deployment in the registration form. The International
Secretariat will try to take your preference into consideration while preparing the deployment plan for the
Mission. We also kindly encourage to consider deployment outside the capital, including in the location with
overnight stay. Please note that additional locations may be suggested depending upon developments in coming
weeks. Therefore, we ask observers NOT to make specific travel arrangements (transportation/hotels)
within the Republic of North Macedonia without first consulting with the International Secretariat. This
will help to ensure balanced deployment coverage for the observation mission.
Interpreter / Driver on Election Day
Further information on arrangements for cars/drivers and interpreters for our teams for Election Day will be
communicated in due time. Please let the Secretariat know if your Embassy in the Republic of North
Macedonia will provide Members with a car or/and an interpreter during the Election Day.
Visa Information
We strongly advise observers to apply and obtain a visa well in advance of departing for the Republic of North
Macedonia by contacting the relevant consulate. Attached is the invitation to the OSCE Parliamentary
Assembly, welcoming an observation mission.
We would like to remind you that national parliaments are responsible for their own Member’s expenses,
including any hotel cancellations. We also urge Members to have health and travel insurance that is valid
in the Republic of North Macedonia.