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REGULATIONS FOR THE FUNCTIONING OF AKEL
1. CONVENING AND CONDUCTING THE CONGRESS The provisions that determine the conduct and convening of an AKEL Congress are defined by article 12 of the Constitution. 2. PRE-CONGRESS PROCEDURES a) The agenda for the regular Congress is made public at least 2 months before the date fixed for the convening of the Congress. Proposals relating to the agenda can be made through the Party Base Groups (P.B.G.) one month before the Congress. The C.C. is free to decide whether to include the proposal or on any possible change to be made to it. b) In the case of an extra-ordinary Congress, the decision for its conduct is made known at once. The agenda is made public before the date fixed for the Congress and as early as possible depending on the circumstances. c) The pre-Congress discussion is carried out in each P.B.G. or in each complex. 3. ELECTION OF DELEGATES a) The delegates to the Congress are elected in the following ratios: Up to 15 members - 1 delegate 16 to 25 members - 2 delegates 26 to 35 members - 3 delegates 36 to 45 members - 4 delegates etc. In exceptional cases the C.C. decides accordingly on the question of representation and informs the P.B.G. of the reasons. b) The delegates to the Congress are elected by the P.B.G. by secret vote. Those that receive most votes are considered to be elected. The right to submit proposals belongs to all Party members. c) The delegates to the Congress must have at least three years continuous and active party life. d) The newly created P.B.Gs are represented on the Congress and are not bound by the condition for party age. e) The members of the C.C. and of the C.C.C. take part in the Congress as delegates, and their election is not necessary. f) The delegates attend all the work of the Congress and can on no account be replaced or transfer their delegate's card to others. g) In case an elected delegate is unable to attend the P.B.G. may replace him before the start of the Congress. 4. PUBLICATION OF CONGRESS MATERIAL The C.C. prepares and publishes the materials intended for the Congress in order to facilitate their study and discussion by the totality of the party membership. This is given two months prior to the Congress. 5. CONGRESS COMMITTEES a) The C.C. proposes the setting up of Committees that are necessary for the smooth conduct of the Congress. Such Committees are: Credentials Committee, Election Committee, Resolutions' Committee, Nominations' Committee, as well as others that may be decided. b) All Committees are made up of persons proposed by the C.C. on the basis of indication made by the District Committees which are also delegates to the Congress. The final composition of the Committees is decided by the Congress by open vote. 6. THE DRAFTING OF THE VOTING TICKET FOR THE C.C. AND THE C.C.C. a) The candidates for the C.C. and the C.C.C. are elected by the P.B.G. by secret vote. Every party member has the right to make proposals. b) Candidates are those who secure over 50% of the votes of the members present at the meeting. c) Candidates for the C.C. and the C.C.C. must have at least 7 years continuous and active party life. The members of the C.C. and the C.C.C. are considered to be candidates provided they have been elected by the P.B.G. to which they belong. d) The D.C.s gather all the candidates of their District, they draft the list and submit it to the C.C. with their own comments and observations if they wish to. The C.C. makes its own comments and observations. The list of candidates for the C.C.C. is drafted on the basis of proposals made by the D.C.s, that are chosen from the list of C.C. candidates of their District. e) The preparation of the list of candidates submitted to the Congress is made by an 18-member Nominations' Committee consisting of 3 members of the P.B. or of the C.C. and 15 members submitted by the D.C.s. Each D.C. submits the names of 3 members all of whom must not be candidates for the C.C. or the C.C.C. The composition of the Committee is put before the Congress for approval. f) The Committee has in mind the full list of candidates, the comments of the D.C.s and of the C.C., the details for each candidate, as well as the following criteria: 1. Belief in, steadfastness and commitment to the Party principles 2. Political know-how, ability and efficiency 3. Responsibilities towards the Party and the Popular Movement 4. Public offices 5. Education and occupation 6. The candidate's personal and party age 7. Pursuit for constant renewal of the guiding bodies of the Party. On the basis of the above data the committee drafts the list and submits it to the special closed session of the Congress. The proposal of the Nominations' Committee is not binding upon the delegates to the Congress. For every candidate the following details are included in a separate document: Name and Surname, party organization, age, party age, occupation, education, posts held within the Party, in the Popular movement and in public life. 7. ELECTION OF THE C.C. AND OF THE C.C.C. a) The election of the C.C. is made by secret vote from a common list (voting slip). The number of members of the C.C. is decided by the Congress. As a result of the vote those who secure, in order of preference, the largest number of votes are considered to be elected. In the event of a tie a draw takes place. A valid slip is one on which 80% to 100% of the total number of the members of the C.C. have been given a vote. b) Before the start of the election procedure, the Congress elects an Election Committee, out of the delegates who are not candidates and on which all the District Party Organizations are represented. The Election Committee is responsible for the distribution of the voting slips all of which bear the stamp of the Party. Every delegate to the Congress having voted, drops his voting slip in the ballot box. The counting of the votes is carried out by the Election Committee which also announces the results to the Congress in order of success. c) The election of the members of the C.C.C. is done separately and precedes that of the C.C. The same procedure is followed. Those candidates who were not elected to the C.C.C., remain on the list of candidates for the C.C. The P.B.G. are informed of the composition of the C.C. and of the C.C.C. elected by the Congress. 8. THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONGRESS a) The opening of the proceedings of the Congress is declared by a member of the outgoing C.C. which also, at the suggestion of the body, proposes the Presidium to the Congress. This Presidium is elected by open vote. b) The Presidium decides which of its members will preside at each session. c) After the assumption of his/her duties, the President puts for approval both the agenda and the composition of the Congress Committees. d) The work of the Congress is conducted on the basis of a timetable proposed by the C.C. and decided by the Congress. The length of the delegates' speeches is fixed by the C.C. It is made known to the delegates in time, and the final decision is taken by the Congress. e) The delegates express their views and take positions on all the documents of the Congress as well as on matters put to the vote. f) All decisions of the Congress are taken by majority vote. If there are more than two proposals the one that secures most votes is approved. Voting is open unless the Congress decides otherwise. g) The Head of the Central Finance Bureau submits the Financial Report. h) The President of the C.C.C. submits the Report of the activity of the C.C.C. i) The General Secretary of the outgoing C.C. submits the report of the outgoing body and answers during discussion. The work of the Congress is concluded by the newly elected G.C. by the C.C. 9. REPORT BY THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE The Credentials' Committee is elected by the Congress. All District Organizations are represented in it. It prepares and submits to the Congress a Credentials' report which in effect gives the composition of the Congress. The report is prepared on the basis of data which appear on the card of each representative, as defined by the P.B. of the C.C.
REGULATIONS FOR THE ELECTION 1. Election of the General Secretary of the C.C. of the Party. /Article 13 of the Constitution/ The G.S. of the C.C. of the Party is elected by the C.C. which meets during the Congress. Every member of the C.C. has the right to be a candidate. Names of candidates are submitted either before or during the C.C. meeting. If no candidate receives 50%+1 of the votes a new election is held between the first candidate and the runner-up. 2. Election of the members of the P.B. of the C.C. /Article 14 of the Constitution/ a) The members of the P.B. are elected by the C.C. from within its members. Every member of the C.C. has the right to propose and be a candidate for the P.B. b) Nominations are submitted before or during the meeting of the C.C. which elects the P.B. at a time that is fixed by the C.C. c) The list of candidates is prepared in alphabetical order on the basis of the surname of each candidate. d) The voting slip is considered to be valid if a vote is given to 80% - 100% of the members of the P.B. as decided by the C.C. e) The election is held on a unified list by secret ballot. The successful candidates are taken in order of success. In case of an equality of votes for the last place, a by-election takes place among those who obtained equal votes. 3. Election of the members of the Secretariat of the C.C. /Article 15 of the Constitution/ The same provisions apply as in the case of the election of members of the P.B. 4. Election of the Secretary of the D.C. of the Organization Secretary and Secretariat to the D.C. /Article 18 of the Constitution/ a) The Secretary of the D.C. and the Organization Secretary are elected by the D.C. The same procedures apply as in the election of the G.C. b) The members of the Secretariat of the D.C. are elected by the D.C. Exactly the same procedures apply as in the election of members of the Secretariat of the C.C. 5. Election of Secretary and Secretariat of the Town Committee /Article 19 of the Constitution/ a) The Secretary of the T.C. is elected by the T.C. The same procedures apply as in the election of the District Secretary. b) The members of the Secretariat of the T.C. are elected by the T.C. Exactly the same procedures apply as in the election of the Secretariat to the D.C. 6. Election of Secretary and Secretariat of the Rural Area Committee /Article 20 of the Constitution/ a) The Secretary of the R.A.C. is elected by the R.A.C. The same procedures apply as in the election of the District Secretary. b) The members of the Secretariat of the R.A.C. are elected by the R.A.C. Exactly the same procedures apply as in the election of the members of the Secretariat to the D.C. 7. Election of the Secretary of the Area Committee. /Article 21 of the Constitution/ The Secretary to the A.C. is elected by the A.C. Exactly the same procedures apply as in the election of the Secretary of the R.A.C. If an Area Committee considers it necessary to elect an Area Secretariat, it decides accordingly. Is such an event, the same provisions apply as for the election of members of the Secretariat of the R.A.C. 8. Election of Secretary and of a Borough Committee /Article 22 of the Constitution/ a) The members of the Borough Committee are elected by the General Meeting of the members of the Borough of a suburb, village or groups of similar occupation. The number of its members is defined by the body itself. Every Party member has the right to propose candidates during the meeting. Every party member with two years party life is eligible for election. On the basis of the proposals a voting list is drawn in alphabetical order of surname. The election is done by secret vote. The successful candidates are taken in order of success. In case of equality votes the election is done by draw. In case the number of candidates is equal to the number required for the given body, the election is avoided, if this is unanimously decided. b) The Secretary to the Borough Committee is elected by the Meeting of the Borough by secret vote, and it precedes the election of the B.C.. All members have the right to submit proposals during the meeting. Every member with two years party life has the right to be nominated. The successful candidate is the one that receives 50%+1 of the votes of the party members present at the meeting. If no one receives 50%+1 then a second election is held between the first candidate and the runner up. The Borough Committee, if it considers it necessary, elects from among its members its Secretariat. The same provisions apply as in the election of members of the Secretariat of the T.C. 9. Election of the Secretary and of the Bureau of the of the P.B.G. /Article 23 of the Constitution/ a) The Secretary to the P.B.G. is elected by the meeting of its members. The right to nominate candidates for the post of Secretary is common to all party members during the meeting. Every member with one year party life has the right to be nominated candidate for the post of Secretary. A secret vote is held and the one who secures 50%+1 of the votes of members present is elected. Otherwise a second vote is taken between the winner and the runner up. b) The bureau of the P.B.G. is elected by the meeting of the P.B.G. members. Every party member has the right to nominate candidates during the meeting. Every member with one year party life has the right to be nominated candidate for the post. The number of P.B.G. bureau members is decided by the P.B.G. On the basis of the proposals a voting ticket is drafted in an alphabetical order of surname. A secret ballot is held and candidates are elected by the order of success. In case of equality of votes the election is made by a draw. The provision for party age does not hold for newly-founded P.B.G. In the event that the number of candidates is equal to the number required for the given body, the election is avoided if this is unanimously decided. 10. Filling of a post that has been vacated a) If a post becomes vacant in the C.C., D.C., T.C. and R.A.C. the post is filled by the next in line candidate in order of success. b) In the bodies (P.B., Secretariat of the C.C., Secretariat of D.C., Secretariat of T.C., Secretariat of R.A.C., Secretariat of A.C., Secretariat of B.C.) a vacant post is filled through by-election that is carried out in the respective body.
REGULATIONS FOR THE CONVENING AND CARRYING All the provisions which relate to the convening and the conduct of a Congress will apply in all other Conferences. 1. ELECTION OF DELEGATES a) The quota for the election of delegates to various Conferences is decided by the corresponding body with the approval of the higher body immediately above it. b) The election of delegates is done by secret vote at meetings of the P.B.G. If a general meeting of the Borough is convened, election is held separately by each P.B.G. c) The representatives must have a continuous and active party life as follows: District Conferences 3 years Town Conferences 2 years Rural Area Conferences 2 years Area Conferences 3 years This limitation does not apply to newly created P.B.Gs. d) Those that secure most votes of those members present at the meeting are elected. In the event of equality of votes the choice is made by a draw. e) All members of a P.B.G. have the right to submit nominations for delegates. f) In the case of a District Conference, the members of the D.C. and the members of the C.C. and C.C.C. which organically belong to the District hosting the Conference are considered to be delegates and do not need to be elected. g) In the case of Town, Rural Area and Area Conferences, the members of the outgoing T.C., R.A.C. and A.C., and the members of the D.C.s which organically belong to the given party organization are considered to be delegates and do not need to be elected. The C.C. and C.C.C. members of the given district that have not been elected delegates have the right to attend Town, Rural Area and Area Conference deliberations. 2. ELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR VARIOUS DISTRICT AND OTHER BODIES a) For a party member to be a candidate for various Party bodies, he must have a number of continuous and active party life, as follows: For the District Committee D.C. 5 years For the Town Committee T.C. 3 years For the Rural Area Committee R.A.C. 3 years For the Area Committee A.C. 3 years For the Borough Committee B.C. 2 years. For the Post of Secretary and member of the Bureau of a P.B.G. 1 year (except newly created P.B.Gs) b) The election of candidates is done at meetings of the P.B.G. by secret vote. All members of the Party have the right to submit nominations. c) Candidates are considered to be those that secure over 50% of the votes of the members present at the meeting. The members of the outgoing body are considered to be candidates provided they have been elected by the P.B.G. to which they belong. 3. PREPARATION OF THE VOTING TICKET a) The voting ticket is prepared on the basis of the proposals of the P.B.Gs. For every candidate a separate document is prepared with the details referred to in Chapter 5 (par.f) of the Regulations. b) The list of candidates is drawn up by a 5-member Nominations Committee created by the outgoing body and by comrades who are not candidates. The composition of the list is put before the Conference for approval. The Nominations Committee has the job of drawing up the voting ticket and for its submission to the Conference, on the basis of those criteria which apply in the case of the election of the C.C. The proposal of the Nominations Committee is not binding for the delegates.
REGULATIONS FOR THE TAKING AND PROMOTION For the taking and promoting of decisions by the various party bodies, the following procedure is followed. a) Discussion of serious matters at party organs before a final decision is taken. The P.B.Gs are informed of the decisions. b) Discussion in the Party Press of serious matters which relate to the party before a final decision is taken by the bodies. In both cases it is sought to give the opportunity to members and friends of the Party to express views freely having in mind all the aspects and elements that constitute the problem under discussion. In both cases the prevailing views expressed in the P.B.Gs are put before the bodies during the discussion aimed at decision taking. The inauguration of the principle of a public dialogue is implemented in line with the provisions of the Constitution (article 6, par. c) The party members must be given adequate, timely and objective information. The introductory document refers to the various problems under discussion and gives the most salutary ideas on them. In those cases when the bodies have not taken a definite decision, the members of the various bodies have the right to express their views within their party organizations until a definite decision is taken. All party members have to respect and implement every decision irrespective of whether the decision was taken unanimously or by a majority vote. All decisions in all organs, from the C.C. down to the P.B.Gs are taken by an absolute majority or with a relative majority if there are more than two proposals.
REGULATIONS FOR THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATES 1. At a special meeting the C.C. decides the start of the pre-election period and announces to the Party members and the friends of the Party its intention to accept nominations. 2. All the members and the friends of the Party have the right to submit proposals for candidates in their district. Members and friends of the Party have the right to send in writing to the corresponding D.C. nominations for candidates for another district, justifying their proposal. 3. Those displaced have the right to take part in the procedures of nominating and selecting candidates in the district where they reside now as well as in their District of origin. They have the right to be candidates in one District only. 4. The proposals of the members and of the friends of the Party are submitted through the meetings of the Party Groups or the Boroughs called for this purpose. All members as well as friends of the Party of the given area as well as members that belong to other Party Groups and reside in the given area are invited to attend these meetings. All have the right to submit nominations and to defend their suggestions either orally or through a brief note which will dwell on the political virtues of the candidate proposed, on his contribution to and belief in the rights of the people, as well as on his abilities, generally, to serve from the position of Party Member of Parliament. 5. All the proposals for candidates, together with views and comments of the assembly, are submitted to the D.C.s. The D.C.s also have the right to submit proposals. 6. When the meetings are completed the Secretariat of the D.C. prepares a full list of the candidates and a plenary session of the D.C. is convened to discuss, appraise and put in order the candidates' list, having the following criteria in mind: a) The election ticket must be broad and representative, it must express the nature of the Party, of the Popular Movement and of the Left more generally. It must have a good combination of Party members and Party friends, of various ages, men and women; and it must include political, social and other personalities. b) The election ticket must create the best of impressions and, at the same time, it must offer the best possible choice both for the voter as well as for the functioning and effectiveness of the Parliamentary Group of AKEL-Left Members of the House. The D.C. shapes its proposal with a secret vote. 7. The full list of candidates, as it has been shaped by the D.C., is presented to the District Election Conference which is specially convened for this purpose. All the elected bodies of the District take part in this Conference, i.e. all the members of the C.C., C.C.C., the district D.C. the members of the T.C., the R.A.C., the B.C., the A.C., the Bureau Members and Secretaries of the P.B.Gs; as well as the members of the Central and District Councils of the mass organizations in the particular district [PEO (Pancyprian Federation of Labor) - EKA (Union of Cypriot Peasants) - POGO (Women's Movement) - EDON (United Democratic Youth Organization)]. 8. The Conference, bearing in mind the criteria referred to in par. 6, discusses and decides by a secret vote. The voting ticket is valid when voted for by 80% to 100% of the number of seats for the House of Representatives in each district. 9. The list of candidates placed in order by the District Election Conferences is submitted to the C.C. which, at a special meeting discusses and finally shapes the lists of all districts, taking seriously into account the decision of the District Election Conferences.
PROCEDURE FOR THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATES 1. The District Committees are responsible for the guidance of the entire election campaign. 2. All Party members and friends of the Party have the right to submit nominations for the candidacy of Mayor and Municipal Councilors in their Municipality. Nominations for other municipalities are sent in writing to the relevant D.C. justifying their proposal. 3. The nominations by both members and friends of the Party are submitted through the meetings of the Party Groups or the Party Boroughs convened for this purpose. At these meetings all Party members and friends of the Party in the given Municipality, as well as the Party members that belong to other P.B.G.s and reside in the given Municipality, are invited to attend. All have the right to submit suggestions for candidates and to defend their proposal either orally or with a short note highlighting the candidate's political virtues, his contribution to and his belief in the rights of the people and generally his ability to serve from the post of Mayor or Municipal Councilor. 4. The proposals for the candidates, together with views and comments of the meeting, are submitted to the D.C. which also has the right to submit proposals. When the Conferences are completed the full list is prepared by the Secretariat of the D.C. 5. If the elections are for the Municipality of a town, the full list is discussed, appraised and put in order in a joint meeting of the B.C.'s of the Municipality with the participation of the T.C. members that organically belong to the given Municipality. If the elections are for a Municipality of a suburb or a township the full list is discussed, appraised and put in order at a meeting of the Borough Committee or at a joint meeting of the B.C.'s of the said municipality, with the participation of the T.C., R.A.C. and A.C. members who organically belong to the Party organization of the given Municipality. In case there is no B.C., the whole procedure is carried out by the Bureau of the P.B.G. of the given Municipality. In all cases the appraisal of the list takes place by secret vote. The appraisal and vote for the candidates for Mayor and Municipal Councilor is done separately. The criteria that are born in mind are the following: a) The list of candidates must be broad and representative and must represent the nature of the Party, of the Popular Movement and of the Left generally. It must have a correct combination of party members and of friends of the Party, of various ages, of men and women; and it must have political personalities, as well as social and other leading people. b) The list of candidates must create the best possible impressions and at the same time it must offer the best possible choice both for the voter and for the functioning and efficiency of the Municipal Group of AKEL and the Left. c) As far as possible all neighborhoods must be represented and candidates must be included who are qualified to respond to the municipal needs. 6. The full list of candidates of the given municipality as appraised, is presented to the Election Conference or to the Election Assembly which is specially convened for the purpose. The Electoral Assembly is attended by all Party members who organically belong or reside in the given Municipality. In the event of an Election Conference the elected members of the bodies attend as follows: All the members of the C.C., of the C.C.C., the D.C. the T.C., the R.A.C., the A.C., as well as the members of the B.C.s, the Secretaries and bureau members of the P.B.G.s which organically belong to or reside in the Municipality in question. Also taking part are the of members of the Central and District Councils of mass organizations (PEO, EKA, POGO, EDON) who reside in the given Municipality. 7. At the Election Conference or at the Election Meeting discussion takes place which is completed with a secret vote separately for the candidate Mayor and the Councilors. A valid slip is one on which 80% to 100% of the number of members of the Municipal Council is voted for. The candidate who has received proportionally more votes is considered to be the candidate for the post of Mayor. In case of equality of votes for the first place of candidate Mayors, a by-election takes place between those who received equal votes. In case of equality of votes of candidate Municipal Councilors, the choice is made by draw. 8. The list of candidates is submitted in the order decided by the Election Conferences or Meetings, to the C.C. which, at a special session, discusses and endorses the final lists of the districts, taking seriously into account the decision of the Electoral Assemblies or Conferences. 9. For co-operation with other political parties, a decision or approval by the C.C. of the Party is needed. The D.C.s handle the problems of their district on the basis of the C.C. decision. The local leadership, in co-operation with the Secretariat of the D.C., promote the decision in a practical way. For any such co-operation the position and views of the district and local leadership are taken seriously into consideration, the main concern being the interests and influence of the Party and the popular movement. In case the cooperation with other parties is manifested with a joint list, the placing of candidates in the particular position on the joint list, is discussed and decided on separately at the Electoral Assemblies or Conferences. OCCUPIED MUNICIPALITIES 1. The D.C.s have the responsibility of directing the entire election campaign. 2. The members and friends of the Party have the right to submit proposals for candidate Mayor and Municipal Councilors of their Municipality. 3. The proposals submitted both by members and friends of the Party are accompanied by a brief note which will dwell on the political virtues of the candidate proposed, on his/her contribution to and belief in the rights of the people, as well as on his/her abilities, generally, to serve from the position of Mayor or Municipal Councilor. The proposals are submitted after a statement in the press made by the respective D.C. 4. All the proposals for the candidates, including the views and comments, are submitted to the D.C. - up to a given date - which also has the right to submit proposals, and once the list is completed, it is appraised ad put in order by the D.C., taking into account the criteria referred to in paragraph 5 (page (***) 20 of the Regulations for the Functioning of the Party). The appraisal for the candidate Mayors and Municipal Councilors is done separately. 5. The complete list of candidates as it has been appraised by the D.C. is presented to the Election Conference or Assembly of the Party members of the occupied Municipality, irrespective of their place of residence, that is convened especially for the purpose. 6. A discussion is carried out in the Election Conference or Election Assembly that is concluded by a secret vote separately for the candidate Mayor and Municipal Councilors. A ballot-paper is considered valid when 80-100% of the number of Municipal Council members is voted for. 7. The list of candidates in the order decided by the Election Conferences or Assemblies are submitted to the D.C., which, at a special session, discusses and endorses the final lists of the district. then, all lists for the occupied Municipalities, as appraised, are submitted to the C.C., which, at a special session, discussed and formulates the final lists, after having taken seriously in mind the decision of the Election Conferences or Assemblies. 8. On the basis of the decision of the C.C. for cooperation with other Parties, the D.C.s handle the issues concerning the occupied Municipalities of their district, and promote the decision in practice. In the cases where the cooperation with other Parties will be manifested by a joint list, the placing of the candidates in a specific position on the joint list, is discussed and decided upon separately in the Election Conferences or Assemblies.
REGULATIONS FOR THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATES 1. The D.C.s have the responsibility of directing the entire election campaign. 2. Candidates for the communal elections can be members of the Party and other personalities. The Local Party Organization informs all its members and Party friends of its intention to accept nominations for the post of village President or member of the Village Authorities. All the members and friends of the Party in the Community have the right to submit proposals for candidates. 3. The proposals of both the members and the friends of the Party are submitted through the meetings of the Party Groups or of the Boroughs that are specially convened for the purpose. All the members and friends of the Party residing in the given area are invited to attend these Assemblies. All of them have the right to make suggestions for candidates and to support their proposal either orally or through a brief note that will highlight the candidate's political virtues, his contribution to, and belief in the people's rights and generally his ability to serve from the post of Village President or member of the Communal Authorities. 4. After this broad meeting the final list of candidates is prepared by the P.B.G. Bureau or the B.C. accordingly, in an alphabetical order of the surname. The voting for the candidate Village Presidents and members of Communal Authorities is carried out separately. At this stage of the procedure the P.B.G. Bureau and the B.C. take the views of the district leadership seriously into account. 5. The list of the candidates, as it has been appraised by the Bureau and the Borough Committee is presented to the Election Assembly at which discussion is held and a separate secret vote is taken for the proposed Village President and the members of the Communal Authorities. Having in mind the criteria of par. 5, which refer to the municipal elections the meeting gives final shape to the list in order of success by the candidates. All Party members who reside in the given community, as well as the members of Local Branches of the Mass Organizations (PEO, EKA, POGO, EDON and the local Club) who belong to the Left, attend the Election Assembly with the right to vote. Candidate Village President is considered the one who secured proportionally the largest number of votes. In case of equality of votes between candidate Village Presidents or members of the Communal Authorities, the choice is made be draw. For the cases of cooperation with other political forces, a decision or endorsement of the D.C. is needed. In cases the cooperation with other Parties will be manifested in a joint list, the same provision holds as in municipal elections (par. 9 - page 26)
REGULATIONS FOR THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATES The same procedure is followed as in the case of the Communal Elections. In cases where for a certain Improvement Board two or more villages, or two or more Party Groups are affected, the same procedure is followed. The broad meeting is convened in common and the voting is unified. Care must be taken for both communities concerned to be represented
REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MEANING OF The question affects members of the Party that are abroad to study or work. a) If a person was a member of the Party before his studies began, then with regard to Party Age, it is considered that his party standing is not interrupted. Consequently for the purpose of working out his party age all the years will count. The case of a Party member who emigrated but was attached to the fraternal-party of his country of residence is identical with the above. b) For the purpose of election to a guiding body of the Party the above period is not considered as continuous, unbroken party life, given that in reality the period was broken since the member did not actively participate in the Party life and work of AKEL. Exception is made of party members or cadres who are sent to special training schools abroad such as party schools, trade union schools, youth schools. Exception is also made of members who undertake a party mission in another country as well as members serving a prison sentence because of their work within the popular movement.
REGULATION THAT REGULATES THE TERMINATION The services of professional Party cadres are terminated at the age of 65. In special cases the bodies to which these cadres offer their services may extend their services for a period not exceeding two years. REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE C.C.C. OF AKEL A: CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS The following provisions are included in the Party Constitution: In article 4 (4) "the right of a party member to appeal, for party or other matters, to any guiding party organ, right up to the C.C. and the C.C.C."... In article 7 "the highest guiding organ of AKEL is the Congress which elects the C.C. and the C.C.C. of the Party".... In article 9 "the number of members of the C.C. and of the C.C.C. is determined by the Congress after the suggestion of the C.C. and the C.C.C. respectively." In article 12 (2), "the members of the outgoing C.C. and the C.C.C. are considered to be delegates at the Congress". In Article 12 (3) "The candidates for the C.C. and the C.C.C. are chosen with a secret vote by the P.B.Gs. They must have at least 7 years of continuous and active party life. "The procedure for their election is in line with the Party Regulations. The Members of the outgoing C.C. and C.C.C. are considered candidates provided they have been elected by the P.B.Gs to which they belong. In article 12 (4). "The Congress of AKEL discusses and decides with regard to the report of the C.C. and the C.C.C." B. "IT EFFECTS CHANGES TO THE REGULATIONS WHICH RELATE TO THE FUNCTIONING OF THE C.C.C." (d) "The Congress elects the C.C. and the C.C.C. of the Party which are answerable for their work to the congress". In Article 13 (4) "in serious cases the C.C. convenes Conferences which are attended by the members of the C.C. and the C.C.C. and by representatives of the District Organizations." ARTICLE 16: THE CENTRAL CONTROL COMMITTEE The C.C.C. is elected by the Congress and is answerable to it. The number of its members is decided by Congress at the suggestion of the outgoing C.C.C. 1. It controls the implementation of the decisions of the Congress and of the C.C. of the Party as well as the materialization of its policies and tactics in various fields. 2. It controls the Party finances. 3. It apportions responsibilities in case the Program, Constitution and Regulations for the Functioning of the Party are violated. 4. It oversees the timely examination by the central and other bodies of the Party of various questions. 5. It examines the appeals against decisions which relate to disciplinary sanctions which have been imposed by Party Organs and bodies. 6. It informs on an annual basis the P.B. and the C.C. as well as the Party through the C.C. with regard to its work. It submits a report on its work at the Party Congress. 7. In relation to its functioning, it proposes regulations which are worked out at a common meeting of the C.C. and the C.C.C. and are finally decided by the Congress. 8. Its decisions are revised only by the Congress. 9. The members of the C.C.C. can belong to elected or advisory bodies, except the C.C. 10. The members of the C.C.C. take part in the meetings of the C.C. They have the right to take part in discussion but they do not have the right to vote. Its President also takes part in the meetings of the P.B. without the right to vote. In Article 23 (3) "The imposition of a sentence on a member of the C.C. or of the C.C.C. needs the approval of the C.C." In Article 23 (10) "every disciplinary punishment can be appealed against within a month before the higher party organs, and can go as high up as the C.C. and the C.C.C. Members of the C.C. and of the C.C.C. who have been punished with dismissal, suspension or who have been written off have the right to appeal to the Party Congress, provided they have not joined another political movement or Party." C. REGULATION IV FOR THE C.C.C. a) In accordance with article 16 of the Constitution the C.C.C. is elected by the Congress. The number of its members is proposed by the outgoing C.C.C. and is finalized by the Congress. b) Candidates for the C.C.C. must have at least 7 years of continuous and active party life. They must enjoy respect for their fair judgement and their honesty. c) The candidates for the C.C.C. are chosen by the D.C.s from a unified list of candidates for the C.C. and the C.C.C., elected by the P.B.Gs. A separate voting ticket is drawn up by the Nominations' Committee for election by the Congress. d) The election is made by secret voting and precedes the election of the C.C. The members are elected in order of success. Those elected to the C.C.C. are removed from the list of candidates for the C.C. The same provisions apply as in the election of the C.C. (Regulation 7). The result of the election is announced at the Congress by the Election Committee in order of success. The President of the C.C.C. is elected by a secret vote by the members of the C.C.C. at a meeting which is held immediately after its election. All members of the C.C.C. have the right to be candidates. For the election 50%+1 of the members of the body is required. If no candidate secures the above percentage a new election is held between the first candidate and the runner up. The election of the President is announced at the Congress. The P.B.Gs are informed of the composition of the C.C.C. which has been elected by the Congress. Regulation VI (7) and Regulation VII(7) The members of the C.C.C. - according to their district of origin - take part in the Election Conferences or Meetings for the election of candidates for the House of Representatives and candidates for Mayors and Municipal Councilors. D. REGULATIONS FOR THE FUNCTIONING OF THE C.C.C. The basic demands of the Party define the contents of the work of the C.C.C. The exercise of its duties requires responsibility, objectivity and collectiveness. For the fulfillment of its duties the C.C.C. meets regularly once a month and extraordinarily when the need arises. - It apportions responsibilities among its members in order to be able to watch the daily work of the guiding organs of the Party for the promotion of the policies and the decisions of the Congress and the C.C. of the Party with regard to various fields. - At every regular meeting it reviews and appraises all aspects of its activities. - It gives to the Party guiding bodies any observations it may have. - An effort is always made so that any question put before it by organizations or members of the Party may be examined within a period not exceeding two months. Concerning its decisions it informs the D.C. to which the organization or body that submitted the question belongs, so that those concerned can be briefed. If a difference arises because of a different opinion or position by the C.C.C. those concerned (Party Organizations or members) may apply again to the C.C.C. for a re-examination of the case, giving further elements. After this procedure the decision of the C.C.C. stands. Matters referred by the C.C.C. for examination by the P.B. or the C.C. are discussed in the presence of the President of the C.C.C. - if it is a meeting of the P.B. - or in the presence of the members of the C.C.C. - if it is a plenary meeting of the C.C. - If there is a disagreement between the C.C.C. and the P.B. the question is sent to the plenary session of the C.C. In the event of disagreement between the C.C.C. and the C.C., the C.C. undertakes the responsibility of its decision. The C.C.C. reserves its right to refer the matter to the next Congress or Party Conference. In the event of a disagreement between the C.C.C. and the C.C. on very serious matters - such as the violation of Congress resolutions - the C.C.C. may ask the C.C. to convene an extraordinary Conference that will be formed on the basis of Constitutional Regulations. - The decisions of the C.C.C. are taken by a simple majority. In the event of a tie the question is discussed again at another meeting.
AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS FOR THE The Regulations for the functioning of AKEL are subject to approval, change or amendment by the Congress. In exceptional cases amendments are made by the C.C. on the understanding that such amendments will be approved by the majority of the party members that will take place at the meetings o the P.B.Gs. Even these are finally subject to approval by the Congress. NOVEMBER 1995 |
