Who decides on the final form of the ballot text?

Palau

Palau

Answer
  • Optional referendum - Constitutional Convention;
  • Mandatory referendum - No data
Source

Constitution of the Republic of Palau (1979) http://www.palauembassy.com/Documents/ConstitutionE.pdf

Section 1. Anamendment to this Constitution may be proposed by a Constitutional Convention,popular initiative, or by the Olbiil Era Kelulau, as provided herein:

(a) at leastonce every fifteen (15) years, the Olbiil Era Kelulau may submit to the votersthe question: “Shall there be a Convention to revise or amend theConstitution?”. If a majority of the votescast upon the question is in the affirmative, a Constitution Convention shallbe convened within six (6) months thereafter, in a manner prescribed by law;

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