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Constitution
Constitution (Amendment) Act 2000
Act amending Articles 110, 161, 177, 184, and 226 of the Constitution of Guyana (1980).
Election Material
Ballot
Aruba Staten Ballots 1997
Seven parties are represented on the 1997 Legislative Election ballot in an open list proportional representation system. The unicameral legislature, or Staten in Dutch, consists of 21 members.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Guyana Elections Commission Vote '97 Enhancing the Electoral System
Prior to the December 15th, 1997 Guyana elections for President and members of the National Assembly, the Guyana Elections Commission published this pamphlet detailing voting instructions, registration information, and candidate information for Guyana’s citizens. A sample ballot, detailed illustrations, and general political structure information is also provided.
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of The Republic of Guyana
The Constitution of the Republic of Guyana to include the first twelve constitutional amendments (1996).
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
General Elections Act (As Amended in July 1996)
General Elections Act (As Amended in July 1996)
Election Material
Ballot
Aruba Staten Ballots 1994
Four parties are represented on the 1994 Legislative Election ballot in an open list proportional representation system. The unicameral legislature, or Staten in Dutch, consists of 21 members elected to serve 4-year terms.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Local Government Elections 1994
“Local Government Elections 1994” is a pamphlet containing reference material regarding the history, structure, and responsibilities of Guyanese local government. Also provided is a list of neighborhood district councils and towns as well as brief descriptions of local democratic organizations.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
How to Vote at 1994 Local Government Elections
“How to Vote at 1994 Local Government Elections” provides illustrated boxes containing step-by-step instructions as to how to vote in the 1994 Guyana local elections. Also provided are the powers of the soon-to-be elected local Council in order to educate Guyanese voters as to what they are voting on and the abilities of their local government. This article also repeatedly encourages the Guyanese people to participate in voting.
Election Material
Ballot
Aruba Staten Ballots 1993
Eight parties are represented on the 1993 Legislative Election ballot in an open list proportional representation system. The unicameral legislature, or Staten in Dutch, consists of 21 members elected to 4-year terms.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Directions For Voting
This document entitled “Directions for Voting” provides the complete legislation regarding voting instructions for Guyana and is provided by S.G. Singh, Chief Election Officer. This act is officially known as the Representation of the People Act.