Accreditation of elections observers
The CEC accepts applications for accreditation from potential elections observers. As the independent administrator of Palestinian elections, the CEC is committed to openness and encourages the participation of electoral observers in elections. Observers will receive accreditation to witness all electoral activities, from voter registration to the announcement of the election results.
Accreditation of international observers for the 2011 elections will begin March 20th and continue until July 1st. 
 
Electronic accreditation
Government delegations, regional organizations and NGOs working in relevant fields (such as democracy, human rights, and the like) are encouraged to apply electronically.
Upon completion of the online application form, you will be asked to attach an official letter addressed to the CEC by your government or organization, verifying your request for accreditation as an international observation body.
After your application has been processed, you will receive an e-mail containing a link and a code which will enable you to nominate observers from your organization.

•  For online accreditation, click here.

Manual accreditation

Alternatively, you may apply by filling out the application form and submitting it, along with an official letter, to the CEC’s headquarters in Ramallah.  The list of proposed observers and each observer’s declaration and pledge may be submitted along with the application, or following accreditation.:

For international observer bodies:
• Application for Accreditation of International Observation Body -(pdf)
• Declaration and Pledge of International Observer for each international observer -(pdf)
• List of Proposed Observers -(pdf)

For assistants to international observer bodies:
• Declaration and Pledge of Assistants to International Observer Bodies for each assistant -(pdf)

• Guest Accreditation Application Form-(pdf)

Interested parties may wish to view the Code of Conduct for International Observers -(pdf)

For further information or inquiries, please call 02-2969700 or send e-mail to observers@elections.ps.

Accreditation of international media representatives
The CEC accepts accreditation applications from media representatives who wish to cover the elections. As the independent administrator of Palestinian elections, the CEC is committed to openness and encourages the participation of the media in the upcoming elections.
Media representatives will receive accreditation to cover all electoral activities, from  voter registration to the announcement of the election results. 
Electronic accreditation
Local and international media outlets, journalists, photographers and camera operators are encouraged to apply electronically.

   “ Please click here for online accreditation ”

Manual accreditation
Alternatively, you may download the application forms and submit them in person at the CEC’s headquarters at the Qasr al Morjan building in al Balou, Ramallah, or send them by post to P.O.Box 2319, Ramallah.

  - Media Representative Accreditation Form (PDF file)
  - Media Organization Verification Form (PDF file) .

Required documents:
Media representatives are required to submit the following documents in order to receive accreditation from the CEC:

• Media Representative Accreditation Form
• Media Organization Verification Form
• Two 2X3cm passport photographs
• A photocopy of applicant’s identification card or passport

Receiving your accreditation card
Once you are notified that your media accreditation card is ready, you may pick it up at the CEC’s headquarters in Ramallah.  Alternatively, if you would like someone other than yourself to pick up your card, please fill out the following form and have the designated recipient bring it with him/her to collect your card:
  - Card pick-up form (PDF file)
For further information or inquiries, please call us at 02-2969700 or email us at: media@elections.ps . 

Guidebook
You may download a draft of the CEC’s Guide to the 2011 Local Elections here (PDF file).  The guidebook will be printed and distributed by the end of April. 

Following a decision from the Cabinet issued on 17 May 2011 calling for the 2011 Local Council Elections to be held on 22 October 2011, the CEC announces the legal timeline for all electoral procedures, based on the Local Council Elections Law No. 10 of 2005: