On October 13, 2018, the deadline for recalling members of PECs has expired pursuant to election legislation. Considering the above-mentioned, the Training Center, in coordination with DECs, planned additional trainings for replacement (new) members of PECs as well as the members who were unable to attend scheduled trainings.

The following key topics will be covered as part of a specialized training program:

• Opening an election precinct and allocation of functions among PEC members through the casting lots;
• Activities of PEC members during the voting process to ensure that voters exercise their suffrage;
• Protection of personal data of voters;
• Rights of individuals authorized to be present at the polling station;
• Activities of PEC members in the process of closing election precincts and in the counting of votes;
• Summarizing voting results at PECs.

To promote enhancement of procedural knowledge of members of election commissions, the training will be delivered via a combined methodology. This will include role plays by participants to increase their practical skills. Practical training method will also be used to acquaint PEC members with the matters of PWD voters’ participation in elections, via a showing a video clip and relevant guidance.

Additional trainings will be held during October 15-16, 2018. Follow the Link (available in Georgian) for the training schedule. In case of any changes, they will be reflected in the schedule immediately.