«Election leave» raises job crises for those who want to run for «NBK»

The requirement of the National Election Commission for citizens wishing to stand for election to the Federal National Council 2019, employees of the federal or local authorities, on the official leave approved to run in the elections, in a crisis for those wishing to run with their employers, as a result of the failure of those bodies to grant them the required leave for lack of They have a sufficient balance of vacations, with most having taken annual leave since the beginning of summer.

The Committee requires, among the documents to be filled for candidacy, that the applicant should obtain official leave from his employer, if he is a public official of any federal or local government agencies, starting from the date of the announcement of the final list of candidates on September 3, until the date set for elections. On the fifth of October next, noting that the leave can be without a salary, in case the balance of leave wishing to run is not enough.

The process of registering members of the electoral bodies wishing to run for the Council will begin in five days at nine centers across the UAE.

In detail, a number of citizens wishing to stand for election to the Federal National Council raised the problem of licensing the candidacy during the awareness workshops organized by the National Elections Commission, in the past period, in a number of emirates of the state, suggesting the possibility of issuing a decision to abolish this condition, which they said could hinder them from Take part in electoral contests.

On the other hand, the Committee confirmed that applicants from public officials in various sectors, whether federal, local or private, must submit a certificate stating that he has been granted leave from his work from the date of the announcement of the final list of candidates, on the third of September until the election day on the fifth of October, Candidates with military status must submit a certificate stating that their employer has agreed to grant him a leave within the same time period.

The committee attributed the requirement of a public official wishing to stand for election to the Federal National Council, on official leave from his employer, during the election campaign period, to ensure that the candidate does not exploit his employer in the electoral campaign, so as to ensure full equality between all candidates.

The committee pointed out that the refusal of the employer to grant the employee paid leave for the purpose of running for elections «administrative order, and the inherent right of each employer can not interfere in it», pointing out that «there are a number of administrative solutions that can be used by those wishing to run from employees, who They face problems in obtaining paid leave from their employers, the most important of which is taking leave without salary, especially as this leave can be considered by the Committee ».

On the other hand, nine electoral centers in various emirates start receiving applications for registration of members of the electoral bodies wishing to run for membership in the Federal National Council 2019, and will continue until Thursday, as the registration process for candidates will continue over five days, according to the schedule. Those who meet the constitutional requirements have the right to apply.

The conditions include that the applicant must be a citizen of one of the emirates of the Federation, reside permanently in the emirate he represents in the Federal National Council, and be at least 25 years of age (i.e. he was born on the 4th of October 1994 and earlier), and be enjoying He was not previously convicted of a crime of honor, unless he was rehabilitated according to the law and had sufficient literacy.

Any person wishing to nominate himself shall submit his application to the Emirate Committee, whose name is registered in its electoral body, during the specified period, and within the official working hours, from 8 am to 3 pm.

According to the election timetable, the preliminary list of council candidates will be announced on August 25, with the final list being announced on September 3.

The National Committee identified the candidate registration centers, which were distributed in all emirates, including three in Abu Dhabi, including the headquarters of the Emirate Committee in the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, second floor. In Al Ain, the Chairman's Hall, Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. In Al Dhafra, the Madinat Zayed Council.

In Dubai, the Hatta (CD) Hall has been identified at the Dubai World Trade Center. In Sharjah, the applications will be accepted at Hall 1 of the Sharjah Advisory Council. In Ajman, applications will be received at the Sheikh Humaid Hall at the Ajman Museum. Applications will also be received in Umm Al Quwain at the Social Development Center. In the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, the Great Hall of the Cultural Center. In Fujairah, Fujairah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 8th floor.

5 documents for registration

The National Elections Commission (NEC) has identified five documents required to receive applications for the upcoming FNC elections from August 22 to August 22.

The Commission explained that it is required to present the identity card, issued by the Federal Authority for Identity and Nationality, and a summary of registration, at the time of submission, in addition to a certificate of good conduct addressed to the National Elections Commission, and a registration fee of 1000 dirhams, paid in cash at the time of application for candidacy, and is not refundable The application shall be submitted by the applicant himself or by an agent to the Committee of the Emirate to which the applicant belongs, in the places specified by the Committee.

The committee pointed out that the candidates are registered in the places specified by the committees of the Emirates in each emirate, where members of the electoral bodies wishing to nominate must submit their nomination papers to the committee of the emirate to which they belong, and the committee of each emirate will receive the nomination forms after confirming the availability of conditions The applicant must submit the legal requirements to the NEC through the Election Management Committee for approval.

The Committee authorized the candidate to choose an agent from among the members of the electoral body of the emirate to which the candidate belongs.

Applications for the selection of candidates' agents shall be submitted to the Emirate Committee according to the application form of power of attorney for a candidate during the period from the fourth to the 15th of September. It shall be accompanied by an application for the power of attorney for the candidate, a copy of the identity card of the person to be appointed, issued by the Federal Authority for Identity and Nationality Two modern colors for the person to be appointed.