PLEDGE TO COMPLY WITH THE IEBC CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTION OBSERVERS
I, [Applicant Name],
of ID/Passport Number [ID/Passport],
being a member of KILELE YOUTH ORGANIZATION
(observer mission), confirm that:
I have read and understood the IEBC Code of Conduct for Observers
that was provided to me by the IEBC.
I hereby pledge that I shall follow the Code of Conduct and that all
my activities as an election observer shall be completely in accordance
with it. I have no conflict of interest, political, economic, nor other,
that shall interfere with my ability to be an impartial election observer
and to follow the Code of Conduct.
I shall maintain strict impartiality at all times.
I shall make my judgements based on the highest standards for accuracy
of information and impartiality of analysis distinguishing subjective
factors from objective evidence, and I shall base all my conclusions
on factual and verifiable evidence.
I shall not obstruct the election process.
I shall respect national laws and the authority of election officials
and shall maintain a respectful attitude toward electoral and other
national authorities.
I shall respect and promote the human rights and fundamental freedoms
of the people of the country.
I shall maintain proper personal behavior and respect others, including
exhibiting sensitivity for host-country cultures and customs, exercise
sound judgement in personal interactions and observe the highest level
of professional conduct at all times, including leisure time.
I shall protect the integrity and follow the instructions
of the IEBC.
I shall attend all briefings, trainings and de-briefings required by
the IEBC and shall cooperate in the production of statements and reports
as requested.
I shall refrain from making personal comments, observations or
conclusions to the news media or public before the election observer
mission makes a statement, unless specifically instructed otherwise
by the observation mission leadership.
Observer Mission: Kilele Youth Organization
Applicant:
Date:
CODE OF CONDUCT OF VOTER EDUCATORS AND VOTER EDUCATION PROVIDERS
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The principal duty of a voter educator and a voter education provider
is to promote awareness among the population of Kenya in general
and the voting population in particular on the need for all citizens
of Kenya of voting age to register and vote in the elections or referenda.
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(1) A voter educator and a voter education provider is a friend of every voter.
(2) A voter educator and a voter education provider shall endeavour to provide appropriate information, insight and advice to every voter on issues relating to the registration, elections and the referendum.
(3) A voter educator and voter education provider shall however not use his or her position as a voter educator to influence any voter to vote for any particular candidate or political party.
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A voter educator and a voter education provider shall—
- Conduct voter education in accordance with the curriculum prepared and approved by the Commission.
- Conduct voter education impartially and without the advocacy or influence from any person or group.
- Refrain from engaging in or supporting any activity that would discredit the work or image of the Commission.
- Not in any way actively subvert the attainment of the Commission's statutory mandate and the conduct of the electoral process.
- Not in any way solicit for funds in the name of the Commission.
- Refuse any gift, favour, hospitality or any inducement that would influence or appear to influence the discharge of his or her duties.
- Carry out voter education without intimidation, coercion, threats, duress or undue influence.
- Be sensitive to the needs of people with disabilities, women, youth and other marginalized groups when providing voter education.
- Give due consideration to special and appropriate circumstances regarding accessibility, language and methodology in the provision of voter education.
- Avoid actual or apparent conflicts of interest in the provision of voter education.
- Refrain from disclosing any confidential information acquired in the course of their work unless otherwise authorized by the Commission.
- Perform his or her duty in accordance with such other rules and regulations.
- Endeavour to use every means at his or her disposal to encourage every Kenyan who is eligible to register as a voter to exercise his or her constitutional right to register and vote in elections and referenda.
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A voter educator and a voter education provider who does not abide by
this code of conduct shall be liable to such penalty the Commission
may deem fit, including termination of the contract and revocation
of the right to conduct voter education for voter registration,
elections and a referendum.
STATEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE OF CODE OF CONDUCT
I, [Applicant Name],
do hereby accept to serve as a voter educator.
I accept to be bound by the above code of conduct and with such
Regulations that may be made from time to time by the Commission
for the purpose of giving effect to the code of conduct at all times
during my term of service as a voter education provider.
I undertake to relinquish my duty as a voter educator/voter education
provider if required to do so, for good cause.
Name:
Constituency / Location:
Signature: To be provided in the digital signature field below.
Date: