By Leang Delux
Cambodge Soir Hebdo
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Translated from French by Tola Ek
The National Election Council (NEC) revealed the timetable for the election of District and Provincial Councils which will take place in May of next year. This election is part of the decentralization law which is now in effect.
On Thursday 25 December, the NEC organized a press conference to announce the timetable for the district election, as well as for the election of provincial and municipal councils. The exact procedures for the organization of the election for these two administrative structures were conveyed to all political parties and NGOs involved. Their input and recommendations can be handed over to the NEC up until 20 January.
The election is planned for 17 May 2009 and only commune councilors can vote. On 15 February, the list of vote precincts will be made public and the election campaign will be held between 01 and 15 May. The official results of the election will be announced on 29 may. The cost of the election: $1.5 million.
The election of the district councils is new, as is the election for provincial and municipal councils. This election is part of the state decentralization reforms. The Ministry of Interior is currently reorganizing the administrative division of the country, thus, Sihanoukville, Kep and Pailin, currently classified as municipals will become provinces. Up to now, details of the changes have not been announced yet, but they will be at the latest by mid-January 2009.
On Thursday 25 December, the NEC organized a press conference to announce the timetable for the district election, as well as for the election of provincial and municipal councils. The exact procedures for the organization of the election for these two administrative structures were conveyed to all political parties and NGOs involved. Their input and recommendations can be handed over to the NEC up until 20 January.
The election is planned for 17 May 2009 and only commune councilors can vote. On 15 February, the list of vote precincts will be made public and the election campaign will be held between 01 and 15 May. The official results of the election will be announced on 29 may. The cost of the election: $1.5 million.
The election of the district councils is new, as is the election for provincial and municipal councils. This election is part of the state decentralization reforms. The Ministry of Interior is currently reorganizing the administrative division of the country, thus, Sihanoukville, Kep and Pailin, currently classified as municipals will become provinces. Up to now, details of the changes have not been announced yet, but they will be at the latest by mid-January 2009.
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