AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday
visited the
Independent Election Commission (IEC) and checked on preparations
for the municipal and governorate council elections slated for Tuesday, a Royal
Court statement said.
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At a meeting with the IEC chief commissioner and
board of commissioners,
King Abdullah commended the IEC’s measures and
preparations for the upcoming elections, as the commission marks its 10th
anniversary, highlighting its role in developing electoral processes in Jordan.
His Majesty stressed the need to encourage
participation in elections, especially among women and youth, pointing to the
IEC’s role in political modernization, as the recent constitutional amendments
moved the political parties’ portfolio from the government to the IEC.
Calling for
zero tolerance towards any violations that could affect the integrity and
transparency of the elections, the King urged maintaining cooperation among all
the concerned state entities to ensure a smooth electoral process.
In addition,
His Majesty called for maintaining open communication channels with the media
to ensure the swift and accurate flow of information.
The King
listened to a briefing by IEC Chief Commissioner
Khaled Kalaldeh on the
logistical and training preparations taken for the elections, as well as the
adoption of new technology to aid in counting and sorting, and means to
facilitate the participation of the elderly and persons with disabilities.
On the
occasion of the IEC’s 10th anniversary, the chief commissioner highlighted a
number of milestones, including the establishment of the Jordan Electoral
Institute, which offers a higher diploma in election policies and management,
and has received two classes of students, half of whom are members of political
parties.
Kalaldeh
added that Amman hosts the permanent headquarters of the Organization of Arab
Electoral Management Bodies.
During the visit, the
King also toured some of the commission’s facilities, including the IEC’s
information Centre, a simulation hall for the voting and sorting processes, and
the political parties unit.
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