The plenary of the Central Electoral Board (JCE) asked the parties, groups and political movements to give their opinion in writing regarding the numerical order in which they must appear on the ballots.
Also, in the ordinary administrative session, the plenary of the Board requested that it also be sent in writing. the opinion of political entities on the distribution of the economic resources they receive by the state.
This modality was arranged taking into account the state of pandemic caused by COVID-19.
The said opinion must be deposited through the General Secretariat of the JCE and, for such purposes, have until Friday, January 15, 2021, at 2:00 pm
The body also indicated that, from the expiration of the term, it will study the different opinions submitted and, subsequently, must issue the corresponding resolution.
Abinader calls for reduced resources
In November last year, President Luis Abinader reiterated his position of giving political parties 50 percent less than the budget allocated through the Central Electoral Board, especially given the economic situation facing the country as a result. of the pandemic.
The governor also argued that the measure would be transitory and that as it was not an election year, political organizations could be properly managed with 50 per cent of the funds given to them.
The rest of the resources would be allocated to the construction of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), in the municipality of Santo Domingo Este, which for years have been asking students in this area.