On May 28, 2026, at the Ștefan Vodă District Council, an informational workshop titled “Good Governance, Inclusion, and Electoral Integrity” was held for representatives of local public authorities in the district.
The activity aimed to strengthen cooperation between local public authorities and electoral bodies in preparation for the responsible pre-electoral period of 2026–2027, with a focus on transparency, accessibility, administrative neutrality, the professionalization of electoral officials, and the prevention of electoral risks.
During the workshop, practical aspects regarding the role of local public authorities in organizing electoral processes were addressed, including ensuring venues for polling stations, their accessibility for all categories of voters, and operational cooperation with the Central Electoral Commission and the State Electoral Bureau. Attention was drawn to legislative changes in the electoral field.
One topic of discussion was the certification of electoral officials, viewed not as a formality but as an essential condition for the professionalization of electoral bodies. Participants were informed about the necessity of identifying responsible, honest, and motivated individuals who could be proposed for work in the electoral offices of polling stations, including in view of the general local elections in 2027.
In this context, the importance of the certification exam scheduled for June 26, 2026, in offline format for the Ștefan Vodă constituency was emphasized, as well as the need to utilize training and certification platforms managed by the Central Electoral Commission for Development and Education.
Additionally, participants discussed the role of digital tools in electoral processes, including the Integrated Electoral Data System, the Electoral Information System “Elections,” electronic voter lists, public information resources, and the perspective of developing digital components for managing electoral files. It was noted that digitalization can enhance efficiency and transparency.
The workshop also included discussions on electoral integrity and the clear separation between administrative activities and any political or electoral activities. Participants analyzed practical situations regarding the use of administrative resources, institutional communication, the organization of public events, and potential risks that may arise.
The workshop concluded with the formulation of priorities for the period 2026–2027: inventorying venues. Through this activity, the Central Electoral Commission of Ștefan Vodă, as a representative of the Central Electoral Commission in the constituency, reaffirms its openness to institutional partnership with local public authorities to organize electoral processes that are fair, inclusive, transparent, and worthy of voters' trust.
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