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Understanding the Electoral System
In 2001, the United Nations Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) designed two pamphlets educating Kosovo citizens on the November 17th, 2001 Assembly Elections and Provisional Assembly Elections respectively. Both pamphlets are included in this document and both include basic factual information regarding political structure and explanations of proportional representation.
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Understanding Voter Service
“Understanding Voting Service” is a pamphlet produced by the United Nations Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in order to explain the function of OSCE Voter Service Centres. This pamphlet touches briefly on voter eligibility but primarily focuses on emphasizing the fact that Voter Service Centers exist in order to assign each registered Kosovo citizen to a polling center before elections, in this case the November 17th, 2001 Assembly elections.
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Voter's Guide to the 2001 Kosovo Assembly Election
“Voters Guide to the 2001 Kosovo Assembly Elections” was published by the United Nations Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Not only does this guide provide information on when and how to vote on November 17th, 2001, it discusses the importance of voting and through slogans and illustrations, encourages a democratic and free election.
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Where to find UN Civil Registration Centres & OSCE Voter Service Centres
The United Nations Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) provide this guide entitled “Where to find UN Civil Registration Centres and OSCE Voter Service Centres” in preparation for the November 17th, 2001 Kosovo Assembly elections. Provided is a list of all of the aforementioned centers per region and municipality as well as dates and hours of availability.
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Instructions for special voting
Published by Elections, New Zealand in 1996, “Instructions for Special Voting” provides detailed step-by-step instructions on special voting. Included are ballot samples, labeled directions, and directions and general voter information in order to assure that those in need of special voting have the same access to the right to vote as those who do not.
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The New Zealand Electoral Compendium
“The New Zealand Electoral Compendium,” published in 1997 by the New Zealand Electoral Commission reviews the 1996 general election results and electoral process. Furthermore, this compendium delves into the structure of the New Zealand parliamentary structure and provides a political glossary in order to educate New Zealanders on the recent election history and current political structure of their country.
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MMP and the Economy
“MMP and the Economy” is a pamphlet published in 1993 by the Electoral Reform Coalition (ERC) which argues for the implementation of the Mixed Member Proportional proposed system of electing members of the New Zealand parliament. This pamphlet rejects the assertion that such a system would lead to economic ruin, arguing instead that the MMP would actually promote government stability. This ERC pamphlet also leaves readers the opportunity to donate money to the campaign to implement the MMP system into New Zealand.
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MMP : Voting for Party Lists
Published in 1993 by the Electoral Reform Coalition in New Zealand, “MMP: Voting for Party Lists” advocates for the implementation of the Mixed Member Proportional system of electing New Zealand’s members of parliament on the basis that it provides more freedom for citizens to inflict change in government policy. Basic questions about the party lists are provided as well as further reasons for the implementation of the MMP system including increased voter freedom, flexibility, and fair elections.
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The Referendum. The Guide.
Published by the Electoral Referendum Panel of New Zealand in 1993, “The Referendum, the Guide” serves as an informative document to New Zealand voters comparing the existing system of electing members of parliament (First-Past-the-Post System) against the newly proposed system (Mixed Member Proportional System). This document also provides information on the effect of each system on minor parties, New Zealand policy, and Maori representation. Further information on candidates and electorate boundaries is also included.
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Vote MMP: We Put the Case for this Controversial System
This document is a collection of articles published by Listener magazine that focus on Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system. The articles explain the cost or New Zealand converting to the system, how the system would work, and expel myths about MMP. It uses Germany as an example of how the system is implimented and the effects it has.