PRESIDENTIAL ORDER N° 95/01 OF 18/09/2019 SPECIFYING MODALITIES FOR ELECTING ABUNZI COMMITTEE MEMBERS
This Order sets out how members of the Abunzi Committee are elected.
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This Order sets out how members of the Abunzi Committee are elected. The National Electoral Commission may issue instructions for how elections of Abunzi Committee members are conducted. A person may be eligible to be elected as umwunzi only if they meet the listed nationality, residence, age, conduct, honesty, and disqualification requirements. Certain listed people cannot serve as abunzi, but a person who proves they resigned from the relevant duties may serve. A person may stand as a candidate, and citizens may propose a competent, upright, consenting person as a candidate.
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Icyo iri teka rigamije
AI-assisted research summary: This Order sets out how members of the Abunzi Committee are elected.
Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri teka rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Order Article premier: Objet du présent arrêté Ingingo ry’abagize Komite y’Abunzi 2: Amabwiriza ya y’itora Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri teka rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Order Article premier: Objet du présent arrêté Iri teka rigena uko amatora y’abagize Komite y’Abunzi akorwa. This Order specifies modalities for electing Abunzi Committee members. Le présent arrêté fixe les modalités d’élection des membres du Comité d’Abunzi. Ingingo ry’abagize Komite y’Abunzi 2: Amabwiriza ya y’itora - 2 Verify source ↗
Instructions for conduct of
AI-assisted research summary: The National Electoral Commission may issue instructions for how elections of Abunzi Committee members are conducted.
Article 2: Instructions for conduct of elections of Abunzi Committee members Article 2: Instructions pour le déroulement des élections des membres du Comité d’Abunzi UMUTWE WA II: UKO AMATORA AKORWA CHAPTER ELECTION II: MODALITIES FOR CHAPITRE D’ÉLECTION II: MODALITÉS Icyiciro cya mbere: batorwamo abagize Komite y’Abunzi Abakandida Section One: Candidates of Abunzi Committee members Section première: Candidats membres du Comité d’Abunzi Article 2: Instructions for conduct of elections of Abunzi Committee members Article 2: Instructions pour le déroulement des élections des membres du Comité d’Abunzi y’Igihugu Komisiyo itanga amabwiriza agena imigendekere y’amatora y’abagize Komite y’Abunzi. y’Amatora The National Electoral Commission issues instructions determining conduct of elections of Abunzi Committee members. La Commission Nationale Electorale émet des instructions déterminant le déroulement des élections des membres du Comité d’Abunzi. UMUTWE WA II: UKO AMATORA AKORWA CHAPTER ELECTION II: MODALITIES FOR CHAPITRE D’ÉLECTION II: MODALITÉS Icyiciro cya mbere: batorwamo abagize Komite y’Abunzi Abakandida Section One: Candidates of Abunzi Committee members Section première: Candidats membres du Comité d’Abunzi - 3 Verify source ↗
Uwemerewe gutorwa
AI-assisted research summary: A person may be eligible to be elected as umwunzi only if they meet the listed nationality, residence, age, conduct, honesty, and disqualification requirements.
Ingingo ya 3: Uwemerewe gutorwa Article 3: Eligible person Article 3: Personne éligible Ingingo ya 3: Uwemerewe gutorwa Article 3: Eligible person Article 3: Personne éligible Uwemerewe gutorerwa kuba umwunzi: A person who is eligible as umwunzi: Une personne éligible comme umwunzi: 1º agomba kuba ari umunyarwanda; 2º agomba kuba aba mu Kagari cyangwa mu Murenge ashaka gutorerwamo; 1º must be a Rwandan by nationality; 2º must be a resident of the Cell or Sector in which he or she wants to be elected; 1º doit être de nationalité rwandaise; 2º doit être résidant dans la Cellule ou le Secteur dans lequel elle veut se faire élire; 3º agomba kuba yujuje nibura imyaka makumyabiri n’umwe (21) y’amavuko; 3º must be at least twenty one (21) years 3º doit être âgé d’au moins vingt et un old; (21) ans; 86 Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 4º agomba kuba azwiho ubudakemwa mu 4º must be known as having good 4º doit être de bonne conduite; myifatire; morals; 5º agomba kuba ari umunyakuri kandi 5º must be honest and open to listen to 5º doit être franc et apte à partager la atanigana abandi ijambo; others; parole avec les autres; 6º agomba kuba atarambuwe n’inkiko zibifitiye ububasha uburenganzira bwo gutora akaba atarahanagurwaho ubwo busembwa cyangwa ngo ahabwe imbabazi zitangwa n’itegeko; 6º must not have been deprived of his or her right to vote by competent courts and has not been rehabilitated or granted amnesty; 6º ne doit pas avoir été privée du droit de vote par des juridictions compétentes ou n’a pas été réhabilitée ou amnistiée; 7º agomba kuba atarakatiwe burundu kubera icyaha cya jenoside cyangwa ibyaha byibasiye inyokomuntu; 7º must not have been definitively sentenced because of the crime of genocide or crimes against humanity; 7º ne doit pas avoir été condamnée définitivement pour crime de génocide ou crimes contre l’humanité; 8º agomba kuba atarakatiwe burundu kubera icyaha cy’ingengabitekerezo ya jenoside n’ibindi byaha bifitanye isano nayo; 9º agomba kuba atarakatiwe burundu kubera icyaha cyo gukoresha undi imibonano mpuzabitsina ku gahato; 8º must not have been definitevely sentenced for the crime of genocide ideology and other related offences; 8º ne doit pas avoir été condamné définitivement pour crime d’idéologie infractions du génocide et autres connexes; 9º must not have been definitively 9º ne doit pas avoir été condamnée sentenced for rape; définitivement pour viol; 10º agomba kuba atarakatiwe burundu kubera icyaha cyo gusambanya abana; 10º must not have been definitively sentenced for child defilement; 10º ne doit pas avoir été condamnée définitivement pour viol sur enfant; 11º agomba kuba atarakatiwe burundu 11º must not have been definitively 11º ne doit pas avoir été condamnée kubera icyaha cya ruswa; sentenced for corruption; définitivement pour corruption; 87 Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 12º agomba kuba atarakatiwe burundu igihano cy’igifungo kingana cyangwa kirenze imyaka itanu (5); 12º must not have been definitively sentenced to a term of imprisonment equal to or exceeding five (5) years; 12º ne doit pas avoir été condamné définitivement peine à d’emprisonnement supérieure ou égale à cinq (5) ans; une 13º agomba kuba adafunze. 13º must not be under detention. 13º ne doit pas être en détention. - 4 Verify source ↗
Imirimo itabangikanywa no
AI-assisted research summary: Certain listed people cannot serve as abunzi, but a person who proves they resigned from the relevant duties may serve.
Ingingo ya 4: Imirimo itabangikanywa no kuba umwunzi Article 4: Duties umwunzi functions incompatible with Article 4: Fonctions incompatibles avec celles d’umwunzi Ingingo ya 4: Imirimo itabangikanywa no kuba Umwunzi Article 4: Duties Umwunzi functions incompatible with Article 4: Fonctions incompatibles avec celles d’Umwunzi Abantu bakurikira ntibemerewe kuba abunzi: The following persons are not eligible to be abunzi: Les personnes suivantes ne sont pas éligibles d’être abunzi: 1º abakozi bo mu nzego z’imitegekere 1º employees of decentralised entities; 1º les agents des entités décentralisées; y’igihugu zegerejwe abaturage; 2º abacamanza n’abandi bakozi bo mu 2º judges and other judicial personnel; 2º les juges et les agents de l’ordre nkiko; 3º abashinjacyaha n’abandi bakozi bo mu 3º prosecutors and other employees of Bushinjacyaha; Public Prosecution; 4º abavoka; 5º abahesha b’inkiko; 6º abasikare; 7º abapolisi; 4º advocates; 5º bailiffs; 6º soldiers; 7º police officers; 88 judiciaire; 3º les Officiers de Poursuite Judiciaire et autres agents de l’Organe de Poursuite Judiciaire ; 4º les avocats; 5º les huissiers de justice; 6º les militaires; 7º les policiers; 8º abakozi b’Urwego rushinzwe Iperereza n’Umutekano; rw’Igihugu Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 8º staff members of National Intelligence and Security Services; 8º les membres du personnel de Service National de Renseignements et de Sécurité; 9º abakozi b’Urwego rw’Igihugu rushinzwe Ubugenzacyaha; 9º staff members of Investigation Bureau; the Rwanda 9º les membres du personnel de l’Office Rwandais d’Investigation; 10º abakozi b’Urwego rushinzwe Imfungwa n’Abagororwa; rw’Igihugu 10º staff members of Correctional Services; the Rwanda 10º les membres du personnel de Service Correctionnel du Rwanda; 11º abagize Urwego rwunganira Ubuyobozi bw’Akarere mu Gucunga Umutekano; 11º members of District Administration Security Support Organ; the 11º les membres de l’Organe d’appui à l’administration du District pour le maintien de la sécurité; 12º abandi bakozi bafite inshingano zifite aho zihurira n’ibikorwa by’abunzi. 12º other employees responsibilities are activities of abunzi. linked whose the to 12º d’autres employés dont les attributions sont connexes aux activités d’abunzi. Icyakora, umuntu ufite icyemezo kigaragaza ko yasezeye ku mirimo, ivugwa mu gika cya mbere cy’iyi ngingo, yari asanzwe akora ashobora kuba umwunzi. However, a person who certifies that he or she resigned from his or her duties, mentioned under paragraph One of this Article, may be umwunzi. Toutefois, une personne ayant la preuve démontrant qu’elle a démissionné des fonctions, visées à l’alinéa premier du présent article, qu’elle exerçait peut-être umwunzi. - 5 Verify source ↗
Itangwa rya kandidatire
AI-assisted research summary: A person may stand as a candidate, and citizens may propose a competent, upright, consenting person as a candidate.
Ingingo ya 5: Itangwa rya kandidatire Article 5: Presentation of candidacy Article 5: Présentation des candidatures Ingingo ya 5: Itangwa rya kandidatire Article 5: Presentation of candidacy Article 5: Présentation des candidatures Umuntu ashobora kwitangaho umukandida ariko kandidatire ye yemezwa n’abaturage bitabiriye itora. A person may stand for election but his or her the citizen is approved by candidacy participating in the election. Toute personne peut présenter elle-même sa candidature, mais celle-ci est approuvée par les citoyens participant à l’élection. Icyakora, abaturage bashobora gusaba uwo baziho n’ubunyangamugayo ubushobozi ubyemeye, kuba umukandida. However, the people may request a person they consider competent and of integrity who agrees, to be a candidate. Toutefois, le peuple peut demander à une personne qu’elle estime compétente et intègre et qui accepte d’être candidat. 89 bashobora umuntu n’ubunyangamugayo. gutangaho Abaturage baziho umukandida ubushobozi Uwo mukandida agahagararirwa n’umwe mu bagize inteko itora mu gihe cy’amatora. kandi udahari Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 The citizens may also present a candidacy of an absent person that they consider competent and of integrity. This candidate is represented by one member of the electoral college during election. Les citoyens peuvent également présenter la candidature d’une personne absente qu’elle estime compétente et intègre. Cette personne est représentée par un des membres du collège électoral lors des élections. - 6 Verify source ↗
Inengwa rya kandidatire
AI-assisted research summary: A person who criticizes a candidate may ask to speak, the criticized candidate may respond, and the elections coordinator decides on the criticism after consulting the Council and supervisors.
Ingingo ya 6: Inengwa rya kandidatire Article 6: Criticism of candidacy Article 6: Reproche des candidatures 81 Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 Ingingo ya 6: Inengwa rya kandidatire Article 6: Criticism of candidacy Article 6: Reproche des candidatures Umuntu ufite icyo anenga umukandida, afite uburenganzira bwo gusaba ijambo uyobora itora. A person who has a criticism against a candidate has the right to request the floor to the elections coordinator. Une personne qui a des reproches vis-à-vis d’un candidat demande la parole au coordinateur des élections. Umukandida wanenzwe afite uburenganzira bwo kwisobanura. A candidate who has been criticised has the right to defend himself or herself. Le candidat en cause a droit de présenter sa défense. Uyoboye amatora, amaze kumva icyo Inama Njyanama ibivugaho no kugisha inama inzego zimukuriye, afata umwanzuro ku inengwa ry’umukandida. Uwo mwanzuro umenyeshwa Inama bigakorerwa inyandikomvugo. Njyanama The elections coordinator, after consulting the Council and the supervisors, decides on the fate of the criticism against the candidate. The decision is notified to the Council and a report on the issue is made. Le coordinateur des élections, sur avis du Conseil et de ses supérieurs hiérarchiques, décide sur les reproches contre le candidat. La décision prise est communiquée au Conseil et un procès-verbal en est dressé. - 7 Verify source ↗
Amatora y’abakandida
AI-assisted research summary: Abunzi committee candidates are elected at village level by direct vote, and foreigners may also vote.
Ingingo ya 7: Amatora y’abakandida batorwamo abagize Komite y’Abunzi Article 7: Election of candidates of Abunzi Committee members Article 7: Élection des candidats membres du Comité d’Abunzi Icyiciro cya 2: Ahakorerwa amatora n’igihe amara Section 2: Location of polling centres and polling time Section 2: Lieu du déroulement des élections et durée des élections Ingingo ya 7: Amatora y’abakandida batorwamo abagize Komite y’Abunzi Article 7: Election of candidates of Abunzi Committee members Article 7: Élection des candidats membres du Comité d’Abunzi Amatora y’abakandida batorwamo abagize rwego Komite y’Abunzi rw’Umudugudu kandi akorwa mu buryo butaziguye, abatora bajya ku murongo inyuma y’abakandida bihitiyemo. akorerwa ku The election of candidates of Abunzi Committee members is done at the Village level and by direct elections, voters queueing behind the candidates of their choice. L’élection des candidats aux fonctions de membres du Comité d’Abunzi se fait au niveau du Village et se fait par suffrage direct, les électeurs s’alignant derrière les candidats de leur choix. 90 Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 Abanyamahanga na bo bemerewe gutora abakandida batorwamo abagize Komite y’Abunzi. The foreigners also have the right to vote candidates of Abunzi Committe members. Les étrangers ont aussi le droit de voter les candidats membres du Comité d’Abunzi. Icyiciro cya 2: Ahakorerwa amatora n’igihe amara Section 2: Location of polling centres and polling time Section 2: Lieu du déroulement des élections et durée des élections - 8 Verify source ↗
Igenwa ry’ahatorerwa
AI-assisted research summary: Before the election of Abunzi committee candidates, the National Electoral Commission must set the polling place in each Sector and inform the public.
Ingingo ya 8: Igenwa ry’ahatorerwa Article 8: Determination of location of polling centers Article 8: Détermination du déroulement des élections lieu du Ingingo ya 8: Igenwa ry’ahatorerwa Article 8: Determination of location of polling centers Article 8: Détermination du déroulement des élections lieu du Mbere y’amatora y’abakandida bagize Komite y’Abunzi, Komisiyo y’Igihugu y’Amatora, yifashishije bw’Akarere ubuyobozi n’ubw’Umurenge, igena aho amatora abera mu Murenge hakamenyeshwa abaturage. Before the election of candidates to Abunzi Committe members, the National Electoral Commission, after consulting autorities at District and Sector level, provides in every Sector, the place where the election is carried out and informs the public accordingly. Avant les élections des candidats membres du Comité d’Abunzi, la Commission Nationale Electorale, après concertation avec les autorités de District et de Secteur détermine le lieu du déroulement des élections et en informe le public. - 9 Verify source ↗
Igihe itora ritangirira n’igihe
AI-assisted research summary: Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and must close no later than 6:00 p.m.
Ingingo ya 9: Igihe itora ritangirira n’igihe risorezwa Article 9: Time of opening and closing polls Article 9: Heure d’ouverture et de clôture du scrutin Icyiciro cya 3: Umubare wa ngombwa w’abagize inteko itora n’isubikwa ry’itora Section 3: Quorum of the electoral college and postponement of election Section 3: Quorum du collège électoral et ajournement de l’élection Ingingo ya 9: Igihe itora ritangirira n’igihe risorezwa Article 9: Time of opening and closing polls Article 9: Heure d’ouverture et de clôture du scrutin Itora ritangira saa moya za mu gitondo (7h00) rigasoza bitarenze saa kumi n’ebyiri za nimugoroba (18h00). Polls start at seven o’clock (7.00 a.m) and end not later than six o’clock ( 6.00 p.m). Le scrutin est ouvert à sept heures (7h00) et est clos au plus tard à dix huit heures (18h00). 91 Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 Icyiciro cya 3: Umubare wa ngombwa w’abagize inteko itora n’isubikwa ry’itora Section 3: Quorum of the electoral college and postponement of election Section 3: Quorum du collège électoral et ajournement de l’élection - 10 Verify source ↗
Umubare wa ngombwa
AI-assisted research summary: The village election can start only when at least half of the Village Council members who may vote are present.
Ingingo ya 10: Umubare wa ngombwa w’abagize rwego rw’Umudugudu inteko itora ku Article 10: Quorum of the electoral college at Village level Article 10: Quorum du collège électoral au niveau du village Ingingo ya 10: Umubare wa ngombwa rwego w’abagize rw’Umudugudu inteko itora ku itora ritangire ku rwego Kugira ngo rw’Umudugudu hagomba kuba hari nibura kimwe cya kabiri (1/2) cy’abagize Inama Njyanama y’Umudugudu bemerewe gutora. Article 10: Quorum of the electoral college at Village level Article 10: Quorum du collège électoral au niveau du village The election at village level begins when at least a half (1/2) of the Village Council members allowed to vote are present. Pour que l’élection au niveau du village débute, au moins la moitié (1/2) des membres du Conseil de Village jouissant du droit de vote doit être présente. - 11 Verify source ↗
Umubare wa ngombwa
AI-assisted research summary: At Cell level, an election may begin only when at least two-thirds of the Cell Council members are present.
Ingingo ya 11: Umubare wa ngombwa w’abagize inteko itora ku rwego rw’Akagari Article 11: Quorum of the electoral college at Cell level Article 11: Quorum du collège électoral au niveau du Cellule Ingingo ya 11: Umubare wa ngombwa w’abagize inteko itora ku rwego rw’Akagari Article 11: Quorum of the electoral college at Cell level Article 11: Quorum du collège électoral au niveau du Cellule Ku rwego rw’Akagari, amatora atangira iyo hari nibura bibiri bya gatatu (2/3) by’abagize Inama Njyanama y’Akagari. At the Cell level, the election begins when at least two thirds (2/3) of the members of the Cell Council are present. Au niveau du Cellule, l’élection commence lorsqu’au moins deux tiers (2/3) des membres du Conseil de Cellule sont présents. - 12 Verify source ↗
Umubare wa ngombwa
AI-assisted research summary: At Sector level, an election can start only if at least two thirds of the Sector Council members are present.
Ingingo ya 12: Umubare wa ngombwa w’abagize rwego rw’Umurenge inteko itora ku Article 12: Quorum of the electoral college at Sector level Article 12: Quorum du collège électoral au niveau du Secteur Ingingo ya 12: Umubare wa ngombwa w’abagize rwego rw’Umurenge inteko itora ku Article 12: Quorum of the electoral college at Sector level Article 12: Quorum du collège électoral au niveau du Secteur Ku rwego rw’Umurenge, amatora atangira iyo hari nibura bibiri bya gatatu (2/3) by’abagize Inama Njyanama y’Umurenge. At the Sector level, the election begins when at least two thirds (2/3) of the members of the Sector Council are present. Au niveau du Secteur, l’élection commence lorsqu’au moins deux tiers (2/3) des membres du Conseil de Secteur sont présents. 92 Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 - 13 Verify source ↗
Isubika ry’itora
AI-assisted research summary: If the electoral college quorum is not met, the election is postponed and must resume within three days; on the resumption date, the election goes ahead regardless of quorum.
Ingingo ya 13: Isubika ry’itora Article 13: Postponment of election Article 13: Ajournement de l’élection Icyiciro cya 4: Ibirebana no kwiyamamaza Section 4: Matters related to electoral campaign Section 4: Matières relatives à la campagne électorale Ingingo ya 13: Isubika ry’itora Article 13: Postponment of election Article 13: Ajournement de l’élection Iyo umubare wa ngombwa w’abagize inteko itora udashoboye kuzura, itora rirasubikwa, rigasubukurwa mu gihe kitarenze iminsi itatu (3). In the event that the quorum of electoral college is not met, the election is postponed and resumed within three days (3). Lorsque le quorum du collège électoral n’est pas atteint, l’élection est ajournée pour reprendre endéans trois (3) jours. Ku munsi w’isubukurwa itora riraba hatitawe ku mubare wa ngombwa. On the resumption date, the election is conducted regardless of the quorum. Au jour de la reprise, l’élection a lieu, quel que soit le quorum. Icyiciro cya 4: Ibirebana no kwiyamamaza Section 4: Matters related to electoral campaign Section 4: Matières relatives à la campagne électorale - 14 Verify source ↗
Kwiyamamaza
AI-assisted research summary: Candidates may campaign before the concerned Council, but they must limit campaign content to their curriculum vitae.
Ingingo ya 14: Kwiyamamaza Article 14: Electoral campaign Article 14: Campagne électorale 82 Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 Ingingo ya 14: Kwiyamamaza Article 14: Electoral campaign Article 14: Campagne électorale Kwiyamamaza bikorerwa imbere y’abagize Inama Njyanama bireba. Campaining for election is done before members of the concerned Council. La campagne électorale se fait devant le Conseil concerné. Mbere y’uko itora riba, buri mukandida ahabwa umwanya wo kwiyamamaza. Before candidate is given time to campaign. the election commences, every Avant l’élection, il est accordé à chaque candidat l’occasion de faire sa campagne électorale. Mu kwiyamamaza, umukandida avuga gusa umwirondoro we. In campaigning, the candidate limits his or her campaign to only presenting his or her curriculum vitae. Dans la campagne, le candidat se limite seulement à présenter son curriculum vitae. - 15 Verify source ↗
Ibibujijwe mu kwiyamamaza
AI-assisted research summary: A candidate may not campaign based on a political party or religion when presenting a curriculum vitae.
Ingingo ya 15: Ibibujijwe mu kwiyamamaza Article 15: Prohibited acts during electoral campaign Article 15: Agissements interdits pendant la campagne électorale Icyiciro cya 5: Amatora y’abagize Komite y’Abunzi n’isimbuzwa ryabo Section 5: Election of Abunzi Committee members and their replacement Section 5: Élections des membres du Comité d’Abunzi et leur remplacement Ingingo ya 15: Ibibujijwe mu kwiyamamaza Article 15: Prohibited acts during electoral campaign Article 15: Agissements interdits pendant la campagne électorale Mu kuvuga umwirondoro we, umukandida ntiyemerewe izina ry’umutwe wa politiki cyangwa iry’idini. kwiyamamaza mu In presenting his or her curriculum vitae, a candidate is prohibited from campaigning basing on political party or religion. Lors de la présentation de son curriculum vitae, le candidat n’est pas autorisé à faire la 93 Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 campagne au nom d’une formation politique ou d’une religion. Icyiciro cya 5: Amatora y’abagize Komite y’Abunzi n’isimbuzwa ryabo Section 5: Election of Abunzi Committee members and their replacement Section 5: Élections des membres du Comité d’Abunzi et leur remplacement - 16 Verify source ↗
Umubare w’Abakandida
AI-assisted research summary: Seven candidates are elected to the Cell Abunzi Committee; if there is a tie, lots are drawn to decide the winner.
Ingingo ya 16: Umubare w’Abakandida batorerwa kuba mu bagize Komite y’Abunzi ku rwego rw’Akagari Article 16: Number of candidates to be elected as Abunzi Committee members at Cell level Article 16: Nombre des candidats à élire comme membres du Comité d’Abunzi au niveau du Cellule Ingingo ya 16: Umubare w’Abakandida batorerwa kuba mu bagize Komite y’Abunzi ku rwego rw’Akagari Article 16: Number of candidates to be elected as Abunzi Committee members at Cell level Article 16: Nombre des candidats à élire comme membres du Comité d’Abunzi au niveau du Cellule Abakandida batorerwa kujya muri Komite y’Abunzi ku rwego rw’Akagari ni abakandida barindwi (7) barushije abandi amajwi. The candidates who are elected to be members of the Cell Abunzi Committee are seven (7) candidates who won the highest number of votes. Les candidats qui sont élus pour être membres du Comité d’Abunzi de la Cellule sont les sept (7) candidats qui ont obtenu le plus grand nombre de voix. Iyo umubare w’abarushije abandi amajwi urenze barindwi (7) kubera ko harimo abakandida banganyije amajwi, hakoreshwa tombola hagati y’abanganyije kugira ngo hamenyekane uwegukanye uwo mwanya. Umukandida utsinzwe muri tombola ahita afata umwanya ukurikira uw’uwatsinze hakoreshejwe tombola. Where candidates who won the highest number of votes are above seven (7) because of equality of votes, there is drawing of lots to determine the winner. The losing candidate in the lot takes the place following the winner. Lorsque les candidats qui ont obtenu le plus grand nombre de voix sont au-delà de sept (7) parce qu’il y a eu égalité de voix, il est procédé au tirage au sort pour déterminer le gagnant. Le candidat perdant au tirage au sort occupe la place suivant celle du gagnant. - 17 Verify source ↗
Umubare w’Abakandida
AI-assisted research summary: Seven candidates with the highest votes are elected to the Sector Abunzi Committee; if there is a tie that puts more than seven candidates at the top, lots are drawn to choose the winner.
Ingingo ya 17: Umubare w’Abakandida batorerwa kuba mu bagize Komite y’Abunzi ku rwego rw’Umurenge Article 17: Number of candidates to be elected as Abunzi Committee members at Sector level Article 17: Nombre des candidats à élire comme membres du Comité d’Abunzi au niveau du Secteur Ingingo ya 17: Umubare w’Abakandida batorerwa kuba mu bagize Komite y’Abunzi ku rwego rw’Umurenge Article 17: Number of candidates to be elected as Abunzi Committee members at Sector level Article 17: Nombre des candidats à élire comme membres du Comité d’Abunzi au niveau du Secteur Abakandida batorerwa kujya muri Komite rw’Umurenge ni y’Abunzi abakandida barindwi (7) barushije abandi amajwi. rwego ku The candidates who are elected to be members of the Sector Abunzi Committee are seven (7) candidates who won the highest number of votes. Les candidats qui sont élus pour être membres du Comité d’Abunzi du Secteur sont les sept (7) candidats qui ont obtenu le plus grand nombre de voix. 94 Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 Iyo umubare w’abarushije abandi amajwi urenze barindwi (7) kubera ko harimo abakandida banganyije amajwi, hakoreshwa tombola hagati y’abanganyije kugira ngo hamenyekane uwegukanye uwo mwanya. Umukandida utsinzwe muri tombola ahita afata umwanya ukurikira uw’uwatsinze hakoreshejwe tombola. Where candidates who won the highest number of votes are above seven (7) because of equality of votes, there is drawing of lots to determine the winner. The losing candidate in the lot takes the place following the winner. Lorsque les candidats qui ont obtenu le plus grand nombre de voix sont au-delà de sept (7) parce qu’il y a eu égalité de voix, il est procédé au tirage au sort pour déterminer le gagnant. Le candidat perdant au tirage au sort occupe la place suivant celle du gagnant. - 18 Verify source ↗
Amatora y’abagize Komite
AI-assisted research summary: Members of the Cell Council elect Abunzi Committee members at Cell level by indirect election and secret ballot.
Ingingo ya 18: Amatora y’abagize Komite y’Abunzi ku rwego rw’Akagari Article 18: Election of Abunzi Committee members at Cell level Article 18: Élections des membres du Comité d’Abunzi au niveau du Cellule Ingingo ya 18: Amatora y’abagize Komite y’Abunzi ku rwego rw’Akagari Article 18: Election of Abunzi Committee members at Cell level Article 18: Élections des membres du Comité d’Abunzi au niveau du Cellule y’Abunzi rwego Abagize Komite rw’Akagari Inama Njyanama y’Akagari mu buryo buziguye kandi mu ibanga. ku n’abagize batorwa Abunzi Committee members at the Cell level are elected by members of the Cell Council through indirect election and secret ballot. Les membres du Comité d’Abunzi au niveau du Cellule sont élus au suffrage indirect et au vote secret par les membres du Conseil de Cellule. - 19 Verify source ↗
Amatora y’abagize Komite
AI-assisted research summary: Sector Council members elect Sector-level Abunzi Committee members by indirect election and secret ballot.
Ingingo ya 19: Amatora y’abagize Komite y’Abunzi ku rwego rw’Umurenge Article 19: Election of Abunzi Committee members at Sector level Article 19: Élections des membres du Comité d’Abunzi au niveau du Secteur Ingingo ya y’imigendekere y’amatora 20: Inyandikomvugo Ingingo ya 19: Amatora y’abagize Komite y’Abunzi ku rwego rw’Umurenge Article 19: Election of Abunzi Committee members at Sector level Article 19: Élections des membres du Comité d’Abunzi au niveau du Secteur y’Abunzi rwego Abagize Komite ku rw’Umurenge batorwa n’abagize Inama Njyanama y’Umurenge mu buryo buziguye kandi mu ibanga. Abunzi Committee members at the Sector level are elected by members of the Sector Council through indirect election and secret ballot. Les membres du Comité d’Abunzi au niveau du Secteur sont élus au suffrage indirect et au vote secret par les membres du Conseil de Secteur. Ingingo ya y’imigendekere y’amatora 20: Inyandikomvugo gusubika Gutangiza, itora ry’abagize Komite y’Abunzi bikorerwa y’iyo inyandikomvugo. Imiterere gusoza no - 20 Verify source ↗
Minutes for elections process
AI-assisted research summary: Minutes must be prepared for the commencement, postponement, and closure of elections for Abunzi Committee members, and the National Electoral Commission determines the format.
Article 20: Minutes for elections process Article 20: Procès-verbal du déroulement des élections Article 20: Minutes for elections process Article 20: Procès-verbal du déroulement des élections The minutes are taken for commencement, postponment and closure of election of Abunzi Committee members. The format of Le début, l’ajournement et la clôture de l’élection des membres du Comité d’Abunzi font l’objet d’un procès-verbal. Le format de 95 Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 nyandikomvugo y’Igihugu y’Amatora. igenwa na Komisiyo the minutes is determined by the National Electoral Commission. ce procès-verbal est déterminé par Commission Nationale Electorale. la - 21 Verify source ↗
Inyandikomvugo y’ibyavuye
AI-assisted research summary: Election coordinators must prepare minutes of the election results, and the National Electoral Commission sets the format and timing.
Ingingo ya 21: Inyandikomvugo y’ibyavuye mu matora Article 21: Minutes of the election results Article 21: Procès-verbal des résultats des élections Ingingo ya 21: Inyandikomvugo y’ibyavuye mu matora Article 21: Minutes of the election results Article 21: Procès-verbal des résultats des élections Abayoboye amatora bakora inyandikomvugo Imiterere y’iyo y’ibyavuye mu matora. nyandikomvugo n’igihe bikorerwa bigenwa n’amabwiriza y’Igihugu y’Amatora. ya Komisiyo The election coordinators take minutes of the election results. The format of the minutes and the time to take them are determined by the instructions of the National Electoral Commission. Les coordinateurs des élections dressent un procès-verbal des résultats des élections. Le format et le moment de dressement du procès- verbal sont déterminés par les instructions de la Commission Nationale Electorale. - 22 Verify source ↗
Gukemura impaka zijyanye
AI-assisted research summary: Disputes about the election of Abunzi Committee members must be raised immediately and by a prejudiced candidate before the final results are published; election coordinators must resolve them before the polls close.
Ingingo ya 22: Gukemura impaka zijyanye n’imigendekere y’itora Article 22: Resolution of disputes relating to the conduct of election Article 22: Règlement du contentieux relatifs au déroulement des élections Ingingo ya 22: Gukemura impaka zijyanye n’imigendekere y’itora Article 22: Resolution of disputes relating to the conduct of election Article 22: Règlement du contentieux relatifs au déroulement des élections Impaka zijyanye n’imigendekere y’itora ry’abagize Komite y’Abunzi zigomba guhita zigaragazwa. The disputes relating to the conduct of election of Abunzi Committee members must be immediately declared. Les contentieux relatifs au déroulement des élections des membres du Comité d’Abunzi doivent être immédiatement constatés. Impaka zigaragazwa n’umukandida wumva yabangamiwe, mbere y’uko ibyavuye mu itora bitangazwa, bitaba ibyo izo mpaka zigata agaciro. Disputes are declared by a candidate who feels prejudiced before publication of the final results of the election, otherwise such disputes are invalid. Les contentieux sont constatés par le candidat qui s’estime lésé, avant la déclaration des résultats, autrement, ces contentieux ne sont plus valables. Impaka zikemurwa n’abayoboye itora mbere y’uko risozwa. Disputes are coordinators before the closure of the polls. resolved by the election 96 contentieux Les les sont coordinateurs des élections avant la clôture du scrutin. réglés par Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 - 23 Verify source ↗
Isimburwa ry’umwe mu
AI-assisted research summary: A replaced Abunzi Committee member is taken from the candidate list in order, using the candidate who follows the last elected member.
Ingingo ya 23: Isimburwa ry’umwe mu bagize Komite y’Abunzi Article 23: Replacement of a member of Abunzi Committee Article 23: Remplacement d’un membre du Comité d’Abunzi 83 Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 UMUTWE WA III: INGINGO ZISOZA CHAPTER III: FINAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE FINALES III: DISPOSITIONS Ingingo ya 23: Isimburwa ry’umwe mu bagize Komite y’Abunzi Article 23: Replacement of a member of Abunzi Committee Article 23: Remplacement d’un membre du Comité d’Abunzi Isimburwa ry’umwe mu bagize Komite y’Abunzi rikorwa hakurikijwe uko abakandida bakurikirana ku ilisiti, usimbura akaba ari umukandida uhita akurikira umwunzi watowe nyuma kuri iyo lisiti. The replacement of a member of Abunzi Commitee is done according to the order of candidates on the list by taking the candidate who immediately followed the last elected umwunzi on the list. Le remplacement d’un membre du comité d’Abunzi est effectué suivant l’ordre sur la liste des candidats venant immédiatement après le dernier umwunzi élu sur la liste. Umwunzi mushya utowe arangiza igice cya manda gisigaye cy’uwo yasimbuye. The newly elected umwunzi completes the term of office of his or her predecessor. UMUTWE WA III: INGINGO ZISOZA CHAPTER III: FINAL PROVISIONS - 24 Verify source ↗
Abashinzwe gushyira mu
AI-assisted research summary: The Prime Minister, the Minister of Justice/Attorney General, and the Minister of Local Government are responsible for implementing this Order.
Ingingo ya 24: Abashinzwe gushyira mu bikorwa iri teka Article 24: Authorities responsible for the implementation of this Order Article l’exécution du présent arrêté 24: Autorités chargées de Ingingo ya 24: Abashinzwe gushyira mu bikorwa iri teka Article 24: Authorities responsible for the implementation of this Order L’umwunzi nouvellement élu ne demeure en fonction que pour la durée restant à courir du mandat de son prédécesseur. CHAPITRE FINALES III: DISPOSITIONS Article l’exécution du présent arrêté 24: Autorités chargées de Minisitiri Minisitiri w’Intebe, w’Ubutabera/Intumwa Nkuru ya Leta na Minisitiri w’Ubutegetsi bw’Igihugu bashinzwe gushyira mu bikorwa iri teka. The Prime Minister, the Minister of Justice/Attorney General and the Minister of Local Government are enstrusted with the implementation of this Order. le Ministre de Le Premier Ministre, la Justice/Garde des Sceaux et le Ministre de l’Administration Locale sont chargés de l’exécution du présent arrêté. - 25 Verify source ↗
Ivanwaho ry’iteka n’ingingo
AI-assisted research summary: This article repeals Presidential Order No. 49/01 of 06/07/2010 and any prior provisions that conflict with this Order.
Ingingo ya 25: Ivanwaho ry’iteka n’ingingo zinyuranyije n’iri teka Article 25: Repealing provision Article 25: Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo ya 25: Ivanwaho ry’iteka n’ingingo zinyuranyije n’iri teka Iteka rya Perezida nº 49/01 ryo ku wa 06/07/2010 rigena uko amatora y’abagize Komite y’Abunzi akorwa n’ingingo zose z’amateka abanziriza iri kandi zinyuranyije na ryo bivanyweho. Article 25: Repealing provision Article 25: Disposition abrogatoire Presidential Order nº 49/01 of 06/07/2010 specifying modalities the Mediation Committee members and all prior provisions contrary to this Order are repealed. for electing L’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 49/01 du 06/07/2010 fixant les modalités d’élection des membres du les Comité de Conciliateurs et dispositions antérieures contraires au présent arrêté sont abrogés. toutes 97 Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 - 26 Verify source ↗
Igihe iri teka ritangirira
AI-assisted research summary: This Order takes effect on the date it is published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda.
Ingingo ya 26: Igihe iri teka ritangirira gukurikizwa Article 26: Commencement Article 26: Entrée en vigueur 84 Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 ITEKA RYA PEREZIDA N° 95/01 RYO KU WA 18/09/2019 RIGENA UKO AMATORA Y’ABAGIZE KOMITE Y’ABUNZI AKORWA PRESIDENTIAL ORDER N° 95/01 OF 18/09/2019 SPECIFYING MODALITIES FOR ELECTING ABUNZI COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARRÊTÉ PRÉSIDENTIEL N° 95/01 DU 18/09/2019 FIXANT LES MODALITÉS D’ÉLECTION DES MEMBRES DU COMITÉ D’ABUNZI Twebwe, KAGAME Paul, Perezida wa Repubulika; We, KAGAME Paul, President of Republic; Nous, KAGAME Paul, Président de la République; ku Itegeko Nshinga rya Dushingiye Repubulika y’u Rwanda ryo mu 2003 ryavuguruwe mu 2015, cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo, iya 112, iya 120, iya 122 n’iya 176; Pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda of 2003 revised in 2015, especially in Articles 112, 120, 122 and 176; Vu la Constitution de la République du Rwanda 2015, spécialement en ses articles 112, 120, 122 et 176; révisée 2003 de en Dushingiye ku Itegeko n° 37/2016 ryo ku wa ifasi, 08/09/2016 ububasha n’imikorere bya Komite y’Abunzi, cyane cyane mu ngingo yaryo ya 7; imitunganyirize, rigena Pursuant to Law n° 37/2016 of 08/09/2016 jurisdiction, organisation, determining competence and functioning of Abunzi Committee, especially in Article 7; Vu la Loi n° 37/2016 du 08/09/2016 ressort, déterminant l’organisation, compétence et fonctionnement du Comité d’Abunzi, spécialement en son article 7; Dusubiye ku Iteka rya Perezida nº 49/01 ryo ku wa 06/07/2010 rigena uko amatora y’abagize Komite y’Abunzi akorwa; Having reviewed Presidential Order nº 49/01 of 06/07/2010 specifying modalities for electing the Mediation Committee members; Revu l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 49/01 du 06/07/2010 fixant les modalités d’élection des membres du Comité de Conciliateurs; Bisabwe na Minisitiri w’Ubutabera/Intumwa Nkuru ya Leta; proposal On Justice/Attorney General; by the Minister of Sur proposition du Ministre de la Justice/Garde des Sceaux; Inama y’Abaminisitiri yateranye ku wa 03/04/2019, imaze kubisuzuma no kubyemeza; After consideration and approval by the Cabinet, in its session of 03/04/2019; Après examen et adoption par le Conseil des Ministres en sa séance du 03/04/2019; TWATEGETSE KANDI DUTEGETSE: HAVE ORDERED AND ORDER: AVONS ARRÊTÉ ET ARRÊTONS: 85 Official Gazette n° 37 bis of 23/09/2019 UMUTWE WA MBERE: RUSANGE INGINGO CHAPTER PROVISION ONE: GENERAL CHAPITRE PREMIER: DISPOSITION GÉNÉRALE Ingingo ya 26: Igihe iri teka ritangirira gukurikizwa Article 26: Commencement Article 26: Entrée en vigueur teka ritangira gukurikizwa ku munsi Igazeti ya Leta ya Iri ritangarijweho mu Repubulika y’u Rwanda. This Order comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. Le présent arrêté entre en vigueur le jour de sa la publication au République du Rwanda. Journal Officiel de Kigali, ku wa 18/09/2019 Kigali, on 18/09/2019 Kigali, le 18/09/2019 (sé) KAGAME Paul Perezida wa Repubulika (sé) Dr NGIRENTE Edouard Minisitiri w’Intebe (sé) KAGAME Paul President of the Republic (sé) Dr NGIRENTE Edouard Prime Minister (sé) KAGAME Paul Président de la République (sé) Dr NGIRENTE Edouard Premier Ministre Bibonywe kandi bishyizweho Ikirango cya Repubulika: Seen and sealed with the Seal of the Republic: Vu et scellé du Sceau de la République: (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Minisitiri w’Ubutabera/Intumwa Nkuru ya Leta (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Minister of Justice/Attorney General (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Ministre de la Justice/Garde des Sceaux 98
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