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Political Party Database, 2002-2014

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VariableA91EXCWOMTXT
LabelExecutive membership rules: gender
Responses
1 /3rd of seats should be occupied by women (note: this is a recommendation). 1
1/3rd of seats should be occupied by women (note: this is a recommendation). 1
20% and ex officio the head of affiliated women organization (Amana). 1
20% elected by women members of the conference/central committee (same body). Head of N'aamat (Working Women Organization) Likud Faction 1
40 % of the 32 elected ordinary member of the party executive have to be women. The chair of the women’s organization is an ex officio member of the party executive. 2
40% for each gender; ex officio head of Working Women organization (Naamat) party faction, Head of the intraparty forum for gender equality. 1
6 to 10 volunteers are additionally elected to the executive body, of which maximum 2/3 of the same sex. 2
According to the statute, every elected body should have at least 50% of female members. 1
Additional members may be selected from among candidates for the national executive to achieve gender balance. If gender balance cannot be achieved in this way, the national executive may co-opt members to achieve gender balance. 1
At least 1/5 of the presidium must be women. The women who receive most of the votes fill these positions, but they need to get 50% in order to be eligible. If not enough women candidates receive half of the votes, then these positions are not filled. 1
At least 2 members out of the 15. 1
At least 30% women, including the national and regional heads of the Working Women Organization. 1
At least 40% of the delegates have to be men/women. 2
At least 40% of the positions on the executive should be filled by women (and at least 40% by men). The Ard Comhairle may co-opt members to ensure that this is the case. 1
Chair of the The National Women’s Liberal Commission is a voting member of the executive. 1
Head of the intraparty women's forum. 1
Includes the President of the Federal Women's Committee. 1
It guarantees thirteen places for women on the Ard Comhairle: it includes five vice-presidents of whom at least one shall be a woman; five representatives of the Parliamentary Party, of whom at least one shall be a woman; twenty members elected by the Ard 1
It provides for the membership of two representatives of the Women's Group. 1
Left Bloc Statutes specify the need for observing the “criteria of equality between gendersâ€Â_ in the composition of lists for the elections of the following party’s bodies: Comissão de Direitos and Mesa Nacional ( 1
Minimum of 50% women. If 50% women not reached, the respective seats will remain vacant. 2
No Rules. 2
No rules 9
No rules. 73
No women are allowed to hold political functions. 1
Not Provided 379
Of the six delegates elected to the party executive by the party conference, three shall be women. 1
One of the three frontbench Members of Parliament must be a woman. One of the members of the NEC must also be a member of the Young Labour Conference. This person must be a woman every other term. 1
One place is allocated to the President of the Women's Federal Council. 1
Only 4/5 of the appointed delegates (by the local sections) may be of the same sex. 2
Party statutes (§ 11): In all elections/appointments to the party`s political and organizational bodies with more than three members, both genders will as far as practically possible have a representation of 40 %. Party statutes (§ 6): The 1
Party statutes (§ 11-1): Of the 9 members elected by the party conference, there will be at least 4 of each gender. Party statutes (§ 11-1): The leader of the women organization is a member. 1
Party statutes (§ 3): Both genders will have a representation of 40 % in the Liberal Party`s boards and committees. Party statutes (§ 7): The leader of the women organization is a member of the National Executive Committee. 1
Party statutes (§ 3-2): At least 40 % of each gender will be elected to all representative bodies at county and national level. 1
Party statutes (§9-1): The National Executive Committee consists of 20 members elected by the party conference (in addition to one member appointed by the youth organization), among these the leader of the Women Network. Party statutes (§1 1
President of women’s sub-organization has guaranteed seat. 2
Requirements for gender representation in almost every subgroup. For example, two members of caucus sit on the executive and one must be a woman. Likewise, half of the youth members must also be women. Furthermore, six regional Women Commission representa 1
Reserved seat for the chairperson of Women's sub organization, and Senior sub organizations, but they have only advisory votes. 1
Reserved seat for the head of the SPÖ women's organization. Further, the statute calls for at least 40% of women/men when selecting party functionaries. 1
The Bundesvorstand consists of six members. There are two chairwomen/men with equal rights, of which a minimum of one must be a woman. The Bundesvorstand consists to a minimum of a half of women. 2
The ByLaws state: 'In line with principles of affirmative action, it is important, if possible, that...gender equity is achieved'. 1
The chairwoman of the ÖVP women's organization has a reserved seat. 1
The chairwomen of the SLD’s women’s faction is part of the body as long as she is an SLD member. 1
The highest executive body should consist of men AND women. So it cannot be entirely male or female. 2
The leader of the Women`s Forum is a member. 1
The party bodies must ensure a representation of at least one third of members of either sex. The President of Departemento Nacional das Mulheres Socialistas is ex-officio member of the Secretariado Nacional. 1
The party constitution states that “it is the aim of the party that it should have a gender balanced list of National Officersâ€Â_ (14), and all National Officers sit on the Executive Committee. Further, with regard to the Executive Co 1
Yes - At least 40% women (or 50% if there was only one competing list). 1
Yes - neither sex shall be represented below 40% nor over 60% (neutral gender quota). 2
Yes - subject to the 40:40:20 rule, where a minimum of 40% of party positions must be held by either gender. 1
Yes, the chairman of the women's organization holds a seat in the working committee. 1
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationPolitical Party Database, 2002-2014