Differencies between proportional and direct electoral systems in terms of candidacy
Elections of the Council utilise either a direct or proportional electoral system. The most significant differences between electoral systems are related to candidacy and the counting of votes. In a proportional electoral system, the candidates are placed on multiple candidate lists, with each candidate on one list. The election of candidates is based on votes cast for the candidate individually, as well as the total votes cast for the candidates of the candidate list.In a direct electoral system, all candidates are placed on the same candidate list compiled based on candidate notifications. The election of candidates is only affected by votes cast for the candidate in question.In both electoral systems, candidates must declare their candidacy to a proxy, who establishes the candidate list. A person standing as a candidate must be invited by a proxy to a candidate list the proxy has the right to manage. Read more
Who can be a proxy?
You can be a proxy in the elections of the Council if:
you reside in the election cooperative’s territory
you have been approved as a member of the cooperative holding elections before the beginning of the election year
you are at least 15 years old by the end of the year before the elections
