Election Commission holds second meeting

The Legislative Assembly Election Commission today issued its first election related guidelines, after holding its second meeting. According to the guidelines, the accounting period for the election campaign took effect on 2 May 2005, the day the executive order stipulating a cap on how much candidates groups could spend on their campaigns was gazetted. At the request of the Commission, three representatives from the Commission Against Corruption also attended today’s meeting. They reviewed several issues raised in the 2001 election and discussed issues that might arise in this election. The Chairman of the Legislative Assembly Election Commission, Judge Fong Man Chong, said the Commission would work closely with the Commission Against Corruption to ensure the election is fair, just and open. Meanwhile, the Legislative Assembly Election website was launched today (http://www.el2005.gov.mo), where information about the election will be posted. The public could also contact the Commission by telephone (321925), Fax (321332) or e-mail (info@el2005.gov.mo). Earlier this month the Chief Executive appointed the Commission to oversee the Legislative Assembly Election to be held in September, the second election after the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region.