Citizens of the social networking platform Twitter have identified 10 characteristics that should be characterized by those who wish to run for the FNC elections in 2019, including "science and culture, the electoral program, continuous and direct communication with citizens, success in fulfilling promises and slogans, prestige and social status, The emergence of media and persuasion of people, the adoption of important public files, the adherence to national identity and defense, the ability to represent the homeland in international forums, and finally not to rely on personal and tribal relations ».
On 7 August, the National Elections Commission announced that candidates for election to the Federal National Council (FNC) would be eligible for election to the Federal National Council from 18 to 22 August.
In detail, the social networking platform "Twitter" saw a wide debate among many users about the characteristics that should be available to citizens who intend to run for the FNC elections in 2019. The participants agreed on the success of the state in bringing about a positive change in the political work culture of The majority of citizens, which will change the mechanism of their choice of candidates in the upcoming elections.
An account called Amal al-Mafari started talking about the qualities of the prospective candidates by saying: "Fullness and readiness are not money and knowledge, but rather science, culture and development of possibilities." He was followed by an account in the name of Khadija Marzouki, in which she said: The electoral list has an inherent right, and I hope that it will use its voice and turn to polling stations for election, to consider the electoral programs of the candidates and to choose from the conviction of those who think it will serve society and its members in the best way possible. "
Al-Naimi expressed his hope that the candidates would be educated as a member of the FNC and stressed that his role is not limited to cutting the tape, filming his diary in the media media, and merely being a guest of honor for the events. It is the voice of the citizen who is entitled to communicate with him whenever he wants and not as some do not know their numbers after the nomination ».
In another account called Sultan Marzouki, the owner declared his intention to nominate the person he deemed appropriate according to his convictions: "His ability to represent the people and not take them for a position, to call for our identity and to struggle for it in every matter, to put the UAE in its heart and fear God In this country, and finally who does not let him down because he chose for his patriotism ».
An account called "Ben Giaath" of those wishing to run for the National Council elections wanted to know the extent of responsibility and that the people's trust in them should be shared with the work, communication and follow-up, stressing that access to the Council is not a success, but success lies in making promises and slogans and continuing to work for Homeland and citizen, according to him. "I will not nominate anyone who does not show up even if he is my brother, because the candidate of the council must have prestige and prestige. Anyone who is ashamed to conduct interviews or attend panel discussions with other candidates in the presence of voters," said Ahmed bin Harib al-Falahi, , Will remain silent for four years (intended for the next term of the Council), and we have a lesson in the current members, we know who was keen to contribute who was shy ».
An account named «Rashed Al-Shamli» that the next member of the Council should adopt from the moment of his candidacy a number of important public files, such as the subject of Emiratisation, and follow up the issue of increasing the salaries of retirees.
On the other hand, an account called «Khalid Juma» criticized the citizens of the members of the electoral bodies, who vote for the benefit of friends and relatives, relations and personal interests, stressing that these choices do not serve the political process that the state is working to raise them.
In accordance with the Executive Regulations, each member of an electoral body has the right to stand for membership of the Council when he meets a number of conditions, including being a citizen of one of the emirates of the Union, permanently resident in the Emirate he represents in the Council, not less than 25 calendar years, A civil, well-respected, not previously convicted person in a crime of honor, unless he has been rehabilitated in accordance with the law.
Candidates must submit their application to the Emirate Committee in accordance with the approved form within the period prescribed for the candidacy, accompanied by the payment of AED 1,000 to the National Committee's treasury. This amount is non-refundable. , And may amend his candidacy by notifying the Emirate Committee in accordance with the approved form during the period determined by the National Committee.
The Regulation said: "Subject to the provisions of the relevant provisions of the applicable Human Resources Law, a member of the Electoral Commission who holds a public office shall be entitled to stand for membership of the Council and shall be suspended from the exercise of his public office from the date of the announcement of lists of final candidates. His job in the event that he does not win the elections, with the deduction of the days of suspension of his vacations scheduled or calculated leave without a salary if he does not have sufficient stock ».
"If the candidate is of military character, he must obtain the approval of his employer to grant him leave, but if the candidate is a member of the judiciary, he must submit proof of resignation from his job with the application to run, while if the candidate is a member of the Council He is considered to be suspended from the performance of his membership in the Council from the date of the announcement of lists of final candidates ». According to the executive instructions, each candidate is entitled to choose an agent from among the registered in the electoral body of the emirate to which he belongs. He shall apply to the Emirate Committee according to the approved form at least seven days prior to the election day. The candidates' agents shall be accredited by the Election Management Committee. The role of the candidate's agent shall be limited to the voting process and the screening procedures and shall exercise the powers of the candidate in this regard within the limits of his agency.
«Ten qualities» of the candidate
1- Science and culture.
2. The electoral program.
3 - Continuous and direct communication with citizens.
4 - Success in the fulfillment of promises and slogans.
5 - prestige and social status.
6 - the ability to appear media and convince people.
7 - Adoption of important public files.
8. To uphold and defend national identity.
9. Ability to represent the nation in international forums.
10 - not to rely on personal and tribal relations.
• Those who are ashamed to attend seminars will remain silent for four years at Al Watani.
• A member of the electoral commission who holds a public office has the right to run for National Assembly.