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Top ranking members of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) met with Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Monday to discuss matters of concern to the PPP as preparations remain in full swing for General and Regional Elections.PPP General Secretary, Clement Rohee,Brad Richards Red Wings Jersey, Executive Secretary Zulfikar Mustapha and other senior party members met with GECOM Chairman, Dr. Steve Surujbally; Chief Elections Officer, Keith Lowenfield; and Commissioners of the electoral body at GECOM’s Head Office in Kingston, Georgetown.A Press statement released by the PPP yesterday reflected that the Party had the opportunity to “quiz” GECOM on its plans to prevent the reoccurrence of incidents that negatively impacted the 2011 elections in the anticipated 2015 elections.The two-hour long meeting saw the two sides engaging in frank discussions which PPP concluded will contribute to free and fair elections and satisfy the test of international best practices.The parties agreed to meet again, within a short time, to continue discussions. PPP said that the meeting was fruitful as a number of issues were discussed and possible solutions were taken to the table.According to the ruling Party, GECOM has agreed to engage in wider consultations with major political stakeholders and other interest groups in dealing with concerns that pose possible threats to the electoral process and in taking key decisions that will affect the electorateThe PPP said that this is appreciated since it has long been calling for more inclusiveness and collaboration in the work of GECOM.Other issues discussed included the selection of polling places and public awareness.PPP said that GECOM indicated that steps will be taken to avoid,Cheap Jerseys From China, as far as practicable,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys, the use of private residences as Polling Stations and last minute changes to Polling places.It has been agreed that unavoidable changes will be done in consultation with political parties.According to the PPP, GECOM indicated that unlike 2011, polling stations will be checked, approved and made public so as to afford voters the early knowledge of such places and the location in their respective communities.Further,NFL Jerseys China Online, the PPP delegation was informed that GECOM’s Permanent staff will serve as Information Clerks as opposed to part time workers.The PPP said that it insisted that proper background checks of applicants to work on polling day staff be done by GECOM.The Party called also for a public vetting process and committed to provide GECOM with justifications in respect of persons not suitable for employment by GECOM.The PPP recommended that Presiding Officers found guilty of intentional and biased acts in previous elections be blacklisted from playing any role in future elections.GECOM’s CEO reported that this matter is currently engaging the attention of the Commission.The PPP delegation also “reminded GECOM of the 2011 horrors experienced by PPP candidates and insisted that they should have never been allowed moreso, the Party delegation recommended that such lapses must be corrected in future elections.During E Day 2011,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, PPP candidates including the Party’s current General Secretary were denied their rights and prevented from entering polling stations,NFL Jerseys Cheap, especially in Region Four. This issue was ventilated citing his personal experiences. GECOM assured that “all candidates representing political parties will be properly accredited and GECOM Staff will be made aware of the rights and privileges of candidates.”