Invitation til valgobservationsmission i Georgien 2020

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Copenhagen, 9 September 2020
Memorandum on the OSCE PA Observation of the
31October Parliamentary Elections in GEORGIA
OSCE PA Election Observation Mission
Parliamentary elections are planned to take place in Georgia on 31 October 2020, and following an invitation
to observe these elections, the OSCE PA President, following appropriate communication with the OSCE PA
Standing Committee, has decided to deploy a Election Observation Mission to these important elections to work
closely with the expected teams of the OSCE/ODIHR and the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
Nomination and Appointment of Parliamentary Observers
In accordance with the attached OSCE PA Election Observation Guidelines, national Delegations wishing to
nominate their members to participate in this mission are kindly asked to complete and return to the
International Secretariat at (eom@oscepa.dk) as soon as possible, but no later than Friday 2 October
2020 the following:
1. The Delegation Nomination Form,
2. An Individual Observer Nomination Form for each nominated observer,
3. A signed Statement of Nominated Election Observer for each nominated observer,
4. A signed Code of Conduct for each nominated observer,
5. A signed Accreditation Form for each nominated observer,
6. A copy of the photograph page from each nominated observer’s passport.
Please note that in accordance with the Guidelines nominated observers are not part of an observation mission
before they have been appointed by the OSCE PA President. For this particular observation mission taking
place in the home country of the OSCE PA President, Lord Peter Bowness, as the longest-serving OSCE PA
Vice-President, has been asked to undertake all relevant responsibilities related to OSCE PA observation,
including the appointment and oversight of this work. In appointing Members to this Election Observation
Mission, the Vice-President Bowness can take appropriate steps to balance the composition and to preserve a
political and geographical balance of Members within the mission. The International Secretariat will
communicate the list of observers to delegations that have forwarded nominations following this appointment.
Due to registration procedures, we may not be able to accommodate those who register after the deadline.
As a result of the COVID-19 response, the International Secretariat maintains close contact with the authorities
of Georgia to ensure compliance with local health regulations and guidelines, and observers can expect some
adjustments to mission procedures. The mission will work to put in place disease mitigation, however
participants should understand that observation is a physical practice requiring close interaction with a wide
range of people. Observers are expected to comply with all national laws and regulations of the host country,
including health regulations; please note that there may be additional costs related to compliance with health
measures required by the authorities of Georgia or by the mission. Members are requested to ensure that they
have full health insurance coverage valid for the duration of their stay in Georgia.
Accommodation
Parliamentary briefings will be held in Tbilisi on 29-30 October 2020. The Temporary OSCE PA Headquarters
will be located in Tbilisi as well. The International Secretariat of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly will
distribute the details on the recommended hotel for accommodation in Tbilisi as soon as possible.
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Preliminary Programme
Wednesday, 28 October 2020
All day
Thursday, 29 October 2020
Arrival of observers
Half Day Parliamentary briefings
Friday, 30 October 2020
Half Day Parliamentary briefings (cont.)
Saturday, 31 October 2020
Deployment to Regions//Meeting with Drivers and Interpreters
All Day Observation at Polling Stations
Sunday, 1 November 2020
08:00 De-Briefing for PA observers
Afternoon Press-Conference in Tbilisi
Suggested departures of observers
Members are reminded that in accordance with the OSCE PA’s Astana Declaration of 2008 and the Guidelines,
participants are expected to participate in the full briefing programme as well as the debriefing on the day
following the election.
Briefing on Mission for new OSCE PA observers
We kindly invite new members to attend the Briefing on the Mission aimed at providing useful information on
the general framework of PA observation missions. The briefing is open to all OSCE PA observers, but
participation is expected for new observers.
Election Day
The International Secretariat will circulate a draft deployment plan taking into consideration wishes by the
observers, but also the requirements for a meaningful observation mission. Subject to adjustments required by
the health situation, on Election Day, Members will generally work in teams of two.
Further information on arrangements for Election Day including related to costs for any cars/drivers and
interpreters for Election Day will be communicated in due time.
Travel Regime
The International Secretariat is in close contact with the Georgian authorities regarding the application of
existing travel restrictions for those travelling specifically for the observation mission, and further information
on travel regime can be found in the attached Protocol for entry to and work in the country of international
observers for 31 October 2020 Parliamentary elections in Georgia.
Travel and Health Insurance
We would like to remind you that national parliaments are responsible for their own Member’s expenses,
including any hotel cancellations, as well as fees for driver, interpreter and fuel. Please note that due to the
COVID-19 pandemic there may be additional costs related to compliance with health measures required by
the authorities of Georgia or by the mission. Members are requested to ensure that they have full health
insurance coverage valid for the duration of their stay in Georgia.


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Invitation til valgobservationsmission i Georgien
Rejsen går til: Tbilisi, Georgien
I perioden: 28. oktober - 1. november 2020
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