In order to facilitate the participation of voters being in penitentiary institutions and the "National Mental Health Center" in the elections of October 26, 2024 and to realize their right of universal suffrage, the Centre for Electoral Systems Development, Reforms and Training (Training Centre) ensures the training of 13 Precinct Election Commission members (PEC) created in exceptional cases.

Within the framework of the training program, the PECs' head officials and members will strengthen their practical skills of managing the polling processes, will get specialized knowledge about the activities to be implemented and the standards, the uniform fulfillment of which is essential in the process of providing qualified service to the voters.

11 trainers trained by the Training Centre will introduce the PECs’ full composition the following basic issues: equal and accessible election services for voters; guaranteeing the free expression of the voter's will; secrecy of choice and protection of voter's personal data at the polling station; creation and support of an inclusive electoral environment; ensuring the conditions for unhindered observation of the process; publicity of preliminary polling results and summary protocols. During the training, attention will be focused on guiding principles and ethical norms, on the basis of which the PECs’ members should ensure the implementation of activities within the mandate.

The training will be based on practical training, it is planned to perform various thematic exercises.

In exceptional cases, the PECs’ trainings will be held on October 23, 2024. The schedule is available at the link (in Georgian). If case of any changes, the information will be reflected immediately.