Section 158, The Public Elections Act, 2012

(1) A local or international organization may apply to the Electoral Commission for accreditation to observe an election in the manner determined by the Commission. (2) The Electoral Commission may require further information in support of an application. 92 93 Civic obligation of candidates and political parties. Prohibitions during campaigns. Code of ethics. Power to accredit observers. Air time on radio and television. Application for accreditation. (3) The Electoral Commission may accredit an applicant to observe an election after considering the application, any further information provided by the applicant, and whether– (a) the accreditation of the applicant will promote conditions conducive to free and fair elections; and (b) the persons appointed by the applicant will– (i) observe the election impartially and independently of any registered political party or candidate contesting that election; (ii) be competent and professional in observing that election; and (iii) subscribe to a Code of Conduct for observers issued by the Electoral Commission pursuant to this Act. (4) Where the Electoral Commission decides to accredit an applicant, the Commission shall– (a) enter the applicant’s name in a register of accredited observers; and (b) issue a certificate of accreditation in the applicant’s name stating the period and other conditions of accreditation. (5) Where the Electoral Commission decides not to accredit an applicant, the Commission shall inform the unsuccessful applicant in writing of its decision. (6) The Electoral Commission shall maintain at its headquarters a register of accredited observers. (7) Any person may inspect the register of accredited observers on payment of a prescribed fee. (8) The Chief Electoral Officer may provide certified copies of extracts from the register on payment of a prescribed fee.