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Belarus Referendum Ballot 1996
Ballot used for the seven-question referendum held in Belarus on 24 November 1996. The first four questions in the referendum were proposed by President Alexander Lukashenko, and the final three were proposed by the Supreme Court. The voters voted on the following:
-Whether Independence Day should be moved to 3 July, to commemorate the liberation of Belarus
-Approval of the constitutional amendments proposed by President Lukashenko
-Approval of the free sale of land
-Abolition of the death penalty
-Approval of the constitutional amendment proposed by the Supreme Soviet
-Direct elections to local bodies
-Should all state expenses be part of the national budget.
-Whether Independence Day should be moved to 3 July, to commemorate the liberation of Belarus
-Approval of the constitutional amendments proposed by President Lukashenko
-Approval of the free sale of land
-Abolition of the death penalty
-Approval of the constitutional amendment proposed by the Supreme Soviet
-Direct elections to local bodies
-Should all state expenses be part of the national budget.
Publication
Report/Paper
Pre-Election Technical Assessment of the Republic of Albania, March 1996
This Pre-election Technical Assessment report concerns the administrative structures in the Republic of Albania as they relate to electoral systems (related to elections for the People’s Assembly). The Assessment focuses on an analysis of the electoral laws, specifically as they relate to voter registration of migrants and assessing the immediate needs of the Central Election Commission.
March 31, 1996
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Report/Paper
Preparations for the November 12, 1995 Elections to the Milli Mejlis and Constitutional Referendum in the Republic of Azerbaijan: Initial Recommendations and Conclusions, Sept. 1995
This report concerns the November 1995 elections and constitutional referendum in Azerbaijan. The assessment, conducted by two IFES election observers, reviews and provides recommendations concerning election laws, political campaigns, and the status of the constitution. The report also includes a copy (in English) of Azerbaijani Electoral Laws. The report concludes with IFES recommendations and conclusions regarding the elections in Azerbaijan.
August 31, 1995
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Law on Elections to The National Assembly
Law on Elections to The National Assembly
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Belarus Presidential Election Law
Belarus Presidential Election Law
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of The Republic of Belarus
Constitution of The Republic of Belarus
Publication
Report/Paper
Pre-Election Technical Assessment of the Parliamentary Elections in Belarus
This report concerns the nationwide parliamentary elections which took place in March, 1994. The report details various meetings with government officials, media, labor leaders, educators and students. The pre-election assessment concludes with findings that the international community could assist Belarus in preparing for the elections and supporting the country’s progress toward democratic reforms.
January 31, 1994
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of The Republic of Belarus (Draft)
Constitution of The Republic of Belarus (Draft)