An important part of successful self-government reform is choosing the type of electoral system for local self-government that will promote fair elections and ensure that votes are proportionately translated into seats.

The present document outlines joint opinion of non-governmental organizations about proposed amendments to Organic Law of Georgia about Political Unions of Citizens. Notably, the proposed draft is reflective of some of the NGOs’ recommendations, which we welcome.

Regulation of vote buying is rather ambiguous and unforeseeable; further, definitions and applicable sanctions are stipulated by three different legislative acts, which necessitate harmonization of the existing regulations with one another.