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Art 3 "Article 3 - A party will be paid a financial contribution one year after the announcement of its establishment..." 

Political Party Contribution System, No. 155, 2019  (active as of 1 July 2020)

Article 3 - A party will be paid a financial contribution one year after the announcement of its establishment, according to the following: 

a.  An annual financial amount that does not exceed (40%) of the value of the contributions of members collected and deposited in banks as per the rules, and with an amount not exceeding (10,000) dinars, provided that: 

    1 - The annual subscription of each member should not be less than 24 Dinars.

    2 - That an amount that constitutes two-thirds of the value of annual contributions is                               kept for a period of no less than three months in the party's bank account.  

b. An amount of (7000) dinars is allocated annually to cover the party's media expenses from publications, newspapers and specialized electronic websites provided that they are owned and registered for the party, according to instructions issued for this purpose 

c - An amount of (2500) dinars is allocated to cover the expenses of the General Conference in which the leadership bodies are elected for the party provided that the invitation to the General Conference takes place in two local daily newspapers, it was published two weeks before the date of the meeting and the delegate of the sub-committees are invited to attend the activities of the General Conference.

d- An amount of (15,000) dinars is allocated in the event of the merger of three parties  and an amount of (20,000) dinars in the event four parties merger and an amount of (25,000) dinars in the event of the merger of five or more parties provided that the committee agrees to the merger and that the new party shall continue to receive the share of the merged parties in accordance with the provisions of this system until the holding of the parliamentary elections that take place after the merger.

Article 4

The party deserves a financial contribution according to the following: 

a - 20,000 dinars In the event that the party nominates at least six candidates for the parliamentary elections in the nomination lists, provided that this nomination includes at least three constituencies. The financial contribution will be increased by 15% incase the nominees included women candidates or candidates under the age of (35) years.

B - (15,000) dinars for a party if it achieves (1%) or more of the number of votes cast at the Kingdom level in the parliamentary elections, and according to the announcement, the Independent Election Commission under the provisions of Article (51) of the Election Law, the House of Representatives and in the event that there is more than one candidate  The party on the list depends on the votes obtained by the highest candidates.  

C. (3000) dinars for every seat won by a party candidate in the parliamentary elections, and not to exceed (30,000) dinars 

D. (3000) dinars for every seat that a party candidate wins under the leadership of a first-class municipality or seat in a the Council of Greater Amman or the Presidency of the Governorate Council, and not exceeding (30,000) dinars.

E. A percentage of (20%) is added to the amount owed for each seat the party attains in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (c) and (d) of this article for each winner of women or candidates under the age of (35) years, bearing in mind that the amount specified in the paragraphs (C and D) does not exceed 1000 dinars. 

F. In addition to the sums due to the party in accordance with the provisions of this article, an amount of (1000) dinars for each electoral list bearing the party's name not exceeding (10,000) dinars. 

G. An amount of (30,000) dinars is added if a coalition is formed between five or more parties for the purpose of participating in the parliamentary elections, provided that this candidacy includes a third of the kingdom’s constituncies, and that this amount be divided equally between the parties.  

H. the party is obliged to announce its party's candidate list during the nomination period in accordance with the instructions issued by the committee for this purpose.

Political Party Contribution System, No. 155, 2019  (active as of 1 July 2020)

"Article 3 - A party will be paid a financial contribution one year after the announcement of its establishment, according to the following: 

a.  An annual financial amount that does not exceed (40%) of the value of the contributions of members collected and deposited in banks as per the rules, and with an amount not exceeding (10,000) dinars, provided that: 

    1 - The annual subscription of each member should not be less than 24 Dinars.

    2 - That an amount that constitutes two-thirds of the value of annual contributions is                               kept for a period of no less than three months in the party's bank account.  

b. An amount of (7000) dinars is allocated annually to cover the party's media expenses from publications, newspapers and specialized electronic websites provided that they are owned and registered for the party, according to instructions issued for this purpose 

c - An amount of (2500) dinars is allocated to cover the expenses of the General Conference in which the leadership bodies are elected for the party provided that the invitation to the General Conference takes place in two local daily newspapers, it was published two weeks before the date of the meeting and the delegate of the sub-committees are invited to attend the activities of the General Conference.

d- An amount of (15,000) dinars is allocated in the event of the merger of three parties  and an amount of (20,000) dinars in the event four parties merger and an amount of (25,000) dinars in the event of the merger of five or more parties provided that the committee agrees to the merger and that the new party shall continue to receive the share of the merged parties in accordance with the provisions of this system until the holding of the parliamentary elections that take place after the merger."

Political Party Contribution System, No. 155, 2019  (active as of 1 July 2020)

Article 7 

 a.  The aspects of spending on financial contribution shall be as follows: 

    1 - campaign and campaign advertising expenses, which include the press, media, publications, posters, banners, and headquarters expenses in accordance with the relevant legislation.

     2- Rent of the Party’s HQ and its brunches provided that the venues are not owned to the secretary-general off the party, one of the parties leaders or one of their relatives of the first degree. 

    3- Operational expenses such as water, electricity, furniture, hospitality and maintenance of the party's headquarters and branches

    4 - Salaries and wages of employees in the party, provided that they are covered by the provisions of the Social Security Law.  

    5-  General activities that serve the party's goals and objectives, except for travel expenses.  

Political Party Contribution System, No. 155, 2019  (active as of 1 July 2020)

Article 12

A. Official media platforms shall commit to observe the following principles:

1. Full neutrality and equality, without bias to any list or any of its candidates during

organized debates among the commissioners of lists or any of their candidates.

2. Respect the freedom of expressions of voters and respect their choices in selecting their

candidates.

3. Equality in dealing with all electoral lists.

4. Independence, objectivity and refraining from insinuating government support or any other

party to any of the lists or any of their candidates.

Executive Instructions No. (7) For the Year 2016 On Guidelines for Electoral Campaigns Publicity

Article 4

The party deserves a financial contribution according to the following: 

a - 20,000 dinars In the event that the party nominates at least six candidates for the parliamentary elections in the nomination lists, provided that this nomination includes at least three constituencies. The financial contribution will be increased by 15% in case the nominees included women candidates or candidates under the age of (35) years.

Political Party Contribution System, No. 155, 2019  (active as of 1 July 2020)

Art. 13 "

C. Not to offer contributions, gifts, or monetary or in-kind assistance, or any other benefits or

promising to offer to a natural or judicial person, be that directly or indirectly with the purpose

of securing their votes or preventing them from voting to other lists or any of its candidates.

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Executive Instructions No. (7) For the Year 2016  On Guidelines for Electoral Campaigns Publicity

Art 14 (B) "A maximum ceiling for spending on publicity campaigns will be set against

specific criteria in line with the size of the constituency, the number of voters and

the standard of living. Electoral lists shall abide by the maximum ceiling for

spending specified according to the following:

1. For Amman, Irbid and Zarqa constituencies the ceiling for spending is set as

not to exceed (5) Jordanian Dinars per voter and multiplied by the number of

voters in the respective constituency.

2. For the rest of governorates, the ceiling for spending will be set as not to exceed

(3) Jordanian Dinars per voter multiplied by the number of voters in the

respective constituency."

Executive Instructions No. (7) For the Year 2016 on Guidelines for Electoral Campaigns Publicity

Article 14

B. A maximum ceiling for spending on publicity campaigns will be set against

specific criteria in line with the size of the constituency, the number of voters and

the standard of living. Electoral lists shall abide by the maximum ceiling for

spending specified according to the following:

1. For Amman, Irbid and Zarqa constituencies the ceiling for spending is set as

not to exceed (5) Jordanian Dinars per voter and multiplied by the number of

voters in the respective constituency.

2. For the rest of governorates, the ceiling for spending will be set as not to exceed

(3) Jordanian Dinars per voter multiplied by the number of voters in the

respective constituency.

Executive Instructions No. (7) For the Year 2016 on Guidelines for Electoral Campaigns Publicity

Article 14

B. A maximum ceiling for spending on publicity campaigns will be set against

specific criteria in line with the size of the constituency, the number of voters and

the standard of living. Electoral lists shall abide by the maximum ceiling for

spending specified according to the following:

1. For Amman, Irbid and Zarqa constituencies the ceiling for spending is set as

not to exceed (5) Jordanian Dinars per voter and multiplied by the number of

voters in the respective constituency.

2. For the rest of governorates, the ceiling for spending will be set as not to exceed

(3) Jordanian Dinars per voter multiplied by the number of voters in the

respective constituency.

Executive Instructions No. (7) For the Year 2016 on Guidelines for Electoral Campaigns Publicity

Article 14

B. A maximum ceiling for spending on publicity campaigns will be set against

specific criteria in line with the size of the constituency, the number of voters and

the standard of living. Electoral lists shall abide by the maximum ceiling for

spending specified according to the following:

1. For Amman, Irbid and Zarqa constituencies the ceiling for spending is set as

not to exceed (5) Jordanian Dinars per voter and multiplied by the number of

voters in the respective constituency.

2. For the rest of governorates, the ceiling for spending will be set as not to exceed

(3) Jordanian Dinars per voter multiplied by the number of voters in the

respective constituency.

Executive Instructions No. (7) For the Year 2016 on Guidelines for Electoral Campaigns Publicity

Article 14

B. A maximum ceiling for spending on publicity campaigns will be set against

specific criteria in line with the size of the constituency, the number of voters and

the standard of living. Electoral lists shall abide by the maximum ceiling for

spending specified according to the following:

1. For Amman, Irbid and Zarqa constituencies the ceiling for spending is set as

not to exceed (5) Jordanian Dinars per voter and multiplied by the number of

voters in the respective constituency.

2. For the rest of governorates, the ceiling for spending will be set as not to exceed

(3) Jordanian Dinars per voter multiplied by the number of voters in the

respective constituency.

Executive Instructions No. (7) For the Year 2016 on Guidelines for Electoral Campaigns Publicity

Art 29 "

A. A party shall appoint a certified accountant to audit its annual accounts and financial

statements.

B. A party shall send the following to the Committee annually within three months from

the end of the fiscal year:

1. A copy of its ratified annual budget and financial statements of the previous year

in accordance with its charter.

2. A statement signed by the Secretary-General with a breakdown of the party’s

financial resources."

Political Parties Law 2015

Article 14

A. Lists commissioners or any of their candidates must declare sources of funding for their

election campaigns for their list or any of its candidates and channels of spending in

compliance with law and the said Instructions.

B. A maximum ceiling for spending on publicity campaigns will be set against

specific criteria in line with the size of the constituency, the number of voters and

the standard of living. Electoral lists shall abide by the maximum ceiling for

spending specified according to the following:

1. For Amman, Irbid and Zarqa constituencies the ceiling for spending is set as

not to exceed (5) Jordanian Dinars per voter and multiplied by the number of

voters in the respective constituency.

2. For the rest of governorates, the ceiling for spending will be set as not to exceed

(3) Jordanian Dinars per voter multiplied by the number of voters in the

respective constituency.

Executive Instructions No. (7) For the Year 2016 On Guidelines for Electoral Campaigns Publicity

Article 9 -  

a. The party submits the annual budget and approved financial statements for the previous fiscal year to the committee and publishes it on its website, if any, within three months of the end of the fiscal year 

b.  The committee publishes the party's annual budget on the ministry's website.  

Political Party Contribution System, No. 155, 2019  (active as of 1 July 2020)

Article 25

C. A party is prohibited from receiving any cash or in-kind funding, grants or donations

from:

1. Any foreign state or agency.

2. Any anonymous source.

Political Parties law 2015

Article 29

A. A party shall appoint a certified accountant to audit its annual accounts and financial

statements.

B. A party shall send the following to the Committee annually within three months from

the end of the fiscal year:

1. A copy of its ratified annual budget and financial statements of the previous year

in accordance with its charter.

2. A statement signed by the Secretary-General with a breakdown of the party’s

financial resources.

Political Parties Law 2015

 Article 10  

a. The committee confirms that the conditions stipulated in the law and this system are met to provide the party with a the public contribution.  

b. The Audit Bureau undertakes oversight of the party’s funds to verify the integrity of its agreement in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.

c. If the party violates any of the provisions of the law and this system, it shall be notified to remove the violation within a period of no more than thirty days from the date the written notification. If the violation continues, the committee may decide not to disburse the financial contribution or recover the value of the violation from the disbursed amounts in the manner it deems appropriate. 

d.The party may not cover any financial business that is indebted from it the financial contribution, and exceptions can be made if the debt is caused by the provision of paragraph (a) of Article (7) of this system.

Political Party Contribution System, No. 155, 2019  (active as of 1 July 2020)

Article 34

A. A party may not be dissolved without a resolution by the Amman Court of Appeal based

on a lawsuit filed by the Committee in any of the following cases:

a.1. If a party violates the provisions of Paragraphs (2) and (3) of Article (16) of the

Constitution.

a.2. If a penal case proves a party’s affiliation with a foreign entity.

a.3. If a party accepts funding from a foreign entity.

a.4. If a party violated any provision of this Law and has not rectified the violation

within thirty days from the date of relevant notification by the Committee.

B. At the request of the Committee, the Amman Court of Appeal may issue a summary

resolution to suspend the party while the case is pending. However, the Court will

dispose the case within no more than three months from the date of received by the

court.

Political Parties Law 2015