Copenhagen, 9 September 2020
Memorandum on the OSCE PA Observation of the
31October Parliamentary Elections in GEORGIA
OSCE PA Election Observation Mission
Parliamentary elections are planned to take place in Georgia on 31 October 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 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.
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 2 October
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 signed Accreditation Form 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. For this particular observation mission taking
place in the home country of the OSCE PA President, Lord Peter Bowness, as the longest-serving OSCE PA
Vice-President, has been asked to undertake all relevant responsibilities related to OSCE PA observation,
including the appointment and oversight of this work. In appointing Members to this Election Observation
Mission, the Vice-President Bowness 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 this appointment.
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, the International Secretariat maintains close contact with the authorities
of Georgia to ensure compliance with local health regulations and guidelines, and observers can expect some
adjustments to mission procedures. The mission will work to put in place disease mitigation, 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 Georgia or by the mission. Members are requested to ensure that they
have full health insurance coverage valid for the duration of their stay in Georgia.
Accommodation
Parliamentary briefings will be held in Tbilisi on 29-30 October 2020. The Temporary OSCE PA Headquarters
will be located in Tbilisi as well. The International Secretariat of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly will
distribute the details on the recommended hotel for accommodation in Tbilisi as soon as possible.
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