Who decides on the final form of the ballot text?
Venezuela
- Mandatory referendum - Independent electoral commission
- Optional referendum - Independent electoral commission
Constitution of Venezuela (1999)
http://venezuelanalysis.com/constitution/
Article 292: Electoral Power is exercised by the National Electoral Council as governing body, and by the latter's subordinate organs, the National Board of Elections, the Civil Status and Voter Registration Commission and the Commission on Political Participation and Financing, with organization and functioning as established under the pertinent organic law.
Article 293: The following are functions of Electoral Power:
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(5) Organization, administration, direction and vigilance of all acts relating to elections to fill public offices by popular vote, as well as referenda.
This issue has not been regulated yet by a specific law, but in previous cases the power has been exerted by the National Electoral Council.
