Copenhagen, 21 July 2020
Memorandum on the OSCE PA Observation of the
30 August 2020 Parliamentary Elections in MONTENEGRO
OSCE PA Special Limited Election Observation Mission
Parliamentary elections are planned to take place in Montenegro on 30 August 2020, and following an invitation
to observe these elections, the OSCE PA President, following appropriate communication with the OSCE PA
Standing Committee, has decided to deploy a Special Limited Election Observation Mission to these important
elections to work closely with the expected teams of the OSCE/ODIHR and the Council of Europe
Parliamentary Assembly.
Due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be a special limited
mission of no more than 20 Members, and will deploy exclusively in the capital region of Podgorica.
Uncertainty caused by the COVID-19
pandemic and responses to it, including to Members’ abilities to travel,
could present a challenge to the deployment of a mission, and the feasibility of the mission will be kept under
review.
Nomination and Appointment of Parliamentary Observers
In accordance with the attached OSCE PA Election Observation Guidelines, national Delegations wishing to
nominate their members to participate in this mission are kindly asked to complete and return to the
International Secretariat at ([email protected]) as soon as possible, but no later than
Friday 7 August 2020
the following:
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The Delegation Nomination Form,
An Individual Observer Nomination Form for each nominated observer,
A signed Statement of Nominated Election Observer for each nominated observer,
A signed Code of Conduct for each nominated observer,
A copy of the photograph page from each nominated observer’s passport.
Please note that in accordance with the Guidelines nominated observers are not part of an observation mission
before they have been appointed by the OSCE PA President. In appointing Members to this Special Limited
Election Observation Mission, the President can take appropriate steps to balance the composition and to
preserve a political and geographical balance of Members within the mission. The International Secretariat
will communicate the list of observers to delegations that have forwarded nominations following appointment
by the OSCE PA President. Due to registration procedures, we may not be able to accommodate those who
register after the deadline.
As a result of the COVID-19 response, a number of travel restrictions are in place in many countries, and
Members are requested to consult with the appropriate authorities regarding travel procedures and access to
the country. The International Secretariat will maintain close contact with the authorities of Montenegro to
ensure compliance with local health regulations and guidelines, and observers can expect some significant
adjustments to mission procedures. The mission will work to put in place disease mitigation measures
including social distancing where possible, however participants should understand that observation is a
physical practice requiring close interaction with a wide range of people. Observers are expected to comply
with all national laws and regulations of the host country, including health regulations; please note that there
may be additional costs related to compliance with health measures required by the authorities of Montenegro
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