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EC Receives 1000 Applications, 4600 Slots Remain Open

The Elections Commission announced it needs 5,600 officials for the presidential election scheduled for 9 September 2023, but has received only 1,000 applications, leaving 4,600 slots open until the 22 June deadline. It also published polling-day allowances for officials and noted the election will have about 280,000 eligible voters.

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What happened

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  1. Thu 22 Jun
    The deadline for submitting applications to officiate the election falls. the June 22 deadline only Maldives Republic Interested and eligible individuals have until the June 22 deadline to submit their applications, according to the commission’s announcement.

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  2. Sat 9 Sep
    The Elections Commission is seeking 5600 candidates to officiate the upcoming Presidential Elections. September 9, 2023 only Maldives Republic newest The Elections Commission (EC) has announced that they are seeking 5600 candidates to officiate the upcoming Presidential Elections scheduled for September 9, 2023.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

How the reporting differs

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Figures in these reports

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  • 5600 candidates Election officials sought Maldives Republic The Elections Commission (EC) has announced that they are seeking 5600 candidates to officiate the upcoming Presidential Elections scheduled for September 9, 2023.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 1000 applications Applications received Maldives Republic However, as of today, only 1000 applications have been received, leaving a need for an additional 4600 candidates.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 4600 candidates Slots still open Maldives Republic However, as of today, only 1000 applications have been received, leaving a need for an additional 4600 candidates.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • MVR 1,500.00 Allowance for head of polling station Maldives Republic The head of each polling station will receive an allowance of MVR 1,500.00, while the assistant head will receive MVR 1,200.00.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave MVR 1,500.00 30 Apr, 23:16 Maldives Republic

  • MVR 1,200.00 Allowance for assistant head of polling station Maldives Republic The head of each polling station will receive an allowance of MVR 1,500.00, while the assistant head will receive MVR 1,200.00.

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    Earlier reports gave MVR 1,200.00 30 Apr, 23:16 Maldives Republic

  • MVR 1,000 Allowance for polling station officials Maldives Republic Polling station officials and reserve officials will receive MVR 1,000 and MVR 500.00, respectively.

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    Earlier reports gave MVR 1,000 30 Apr, 23:16 Maldives Republic

  • MVR 500.00 Allowance for reserve officials Maldives Republic Polling station officials and reserve officials will receive MVR 1,000 and MVR 500.00, respectively.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave MVR 500.00 30 Apr, 23:16 Maldives Republic

  • MVR 100.00 Phone allowance for chief officer in charge Maldives Republic the chief officer in charge of each polling station will be given a phone allowance of MVR 100.00

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • MVR 300.00 Extra payment upon completion of election-related training Maldives Republic Furthermore, officials will be paid an extra MVR 300.00 upon completion of election-related training.

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    Earlier reports gave MVR 300.00 30 Apr, 23:16 Maldives Republic

  • 280,000 voters Eligible voters Maldives Republic The upcoming presidential election, which marks an important milestone in the Maldives’ political history, will have approximately 280,000 eligible voters.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave 3,423 voters 16 Apr, 04:41 Maldives Republic

1 more figure
  • 18 years Minimum age for eligible applicants Maldives Republic eligible applicants must be Maldivian citizens over 18 years of age and currently not hold any senior positions in a political party.

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