The Responsibilities of Political Entities, their Supporters and Candidates
32.1 This Code is binding on all Political Entities, candidates, members of Entities, and their supporters.
32.2 The ECAC shall have jurisdiction to adjudicate allegations that the provisions of the Code have been breached and impose sanctions and remedies in accordance with its procedures.
32.3 Political Entities shall effectively inform their members, supporters and candidates of the provisions of the Code.
32.4 Political Entities shall make all reasonable efforts to prevent their members, supporters and candidates from violating the Code.
32.5 Political Entities shall be responsible for violations of the Code committed by their members, supporters and candidates.
32.6 A Political Entity may submit evidence to the ECAC showing that it made reasonable efforts to prevent and/or discourage its members, supporters and candidates from violating the Code. Such evidence may be considered in determining an appropriate sanction, and may include evidence that:
a) the Political Entity has informed its members, supporters, and candidates of the provisions of the Code and the need to comply with its provisions;
b) the Political Entity and its candidates have spoken out publicly in the condemnation of violence, threats of violence, or intimidation during the electoral process;
c) the Political Entity has publicly and actively reprimanded its members, supporters, and candidates for any violations of applicable laws pertaining to elections;
d) the Political Entity has not encouraged, incited, or abetted its members, supporters, and candidates to violate the Electoral Rules in the particular case or in any other cases; and
e) any other evidence regarding the Political Entity’s efforts to prevent its members, supporters, and candidates from violating the Electoral Rules.
32.7 Each candidate shall sign a statement confirming that he or she will comply with all applicable legislation and support the full implementation of the certified election results.
