as of November 1, 2005

      On developments in preparation for the Presidential Elections in Mangistau, Aktobe, Atyrau and Western Kazakhstan regions.
     
    The activities on preparation of the electronic lists, registration and account of the voters are being continued in Mangistau, Aktobe, Atyrau and Western Kazakhstan regions. The lists of addresses of the polling stations compiled on the basis of the electronic card of the residential area are being verified against the lists of registration addresses of the citizens contained in the electronic voting list. The bar codes are being  provided for the IDs.
    The comprehensive testing is conducted at those polling stations where introduction of the Sailau electronic voting system is planned. The specialists of the RSE “Engineering and Technical Center of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan ” provide required assistance in clarification of the voters’ lists to local executive bodies
     The Maslikhats of Mangistau region completed activities on selection of members of the election commissions at all levels replacing the dismissed members.
     In Aktobe, Atyrau and Western Kazakhstan regions mass media continue to inform the voters about their right to turn to Akimat in place of their present location with the written request in order to be included in the relevant voters’ list in case they are not able to arrive to the polling station in the place of their registration on the day of elections.
     Besides that, the locations for posting election campaign materials are finalised and equipped by stands, shields and pedestals..
     The conference with participation of the leaders and representatives of the national and regional mass media was held in Aktobe. The participants of the conference approved and adopted mass media charter “ For transparent elections”.
     Centers for collaboration with international observers and international mass media were set up in Aktobe, Atyrau, Mangistau and Western Kazakhstan regions.
     
    International observers Jean Francois Boujon ( France) and Jose Louis Martinez ( Spain) arrived to Aktobe region in order to observe preparation and organization of the Presidential Elections in the Republic of Kazakhstan.