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    Electoral systems are the primary vehicle for choice and representa- tional governance, which is the basic foundation for democratization. These systems must provide opportunities for all, including the most disadvantaged, to participate in and influence government policy and practice. Effective management of electoral systems requires institutions that are inclusive, sustainable, just and independent– which includes in particular electoral management bodies that have the legitimacy to enforce rules and assure fairness with the cooperation of political parties and citizens.

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    Peoples United Party

    Secretariat

    July 6, 2012

    Mrs. Josephine Tamai Chief Elections Officer Elections and Boundaries Department Belize City, BELIZE Dear Mrs. Tamai: The Elections and Boundaries Department (EBD) advertised the upcoming notice for the "Transfer of Electors" activity to commence July 1. This notice was placed in the El Guardian Newspaper, the organ of the United Democratic Party of June 24, 2012 (pg. 31); but was not advertised in the Belize Times the organ of the Peoples United Party. It was repeated in the Guardian for July 1, 2012. The EBDs practice of publicizing notices to Electors in one Political Partys newspaper, while ignoring the other, is a routine that was brought to the attention of the Peoples United Party (PUP) during the period leading up to the 2012 Elections. By repeating such actions for the Transfer of Electors activity abovementioned, the EBD is blatantly demonstrating institutionalized or systemic bias towards the PUP and by extension the Party Supporters who are the Electors. The introduction of bias into the administration of the arm of Government that is legally responsible for electoral management violates the principle of democratic equality and fairness. It also erodes credibility and as such flouts principles of good governance. The Peoples United Party by this letter calls on the Elections and Boundaries Department to cease the practice of bias that has become systemic in the Department. Yours sincerely

    I Myrtle Palacio Secretary General PEOPLES UNITED PARTY

    Cc Mr. B. Q. Pitts, Chairman EBC

    Serve the People!


    #3 Queen Street, Belize City Telephone: 674-9958 Facsimile: 223-3476 Email: pupsecretariat@yahoo.com

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