51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public?

Palau

Palau

Answer
Yes
Source

Every report and statement filed pursuant to this chapter is a public record open for public inspection and reproduction during regular business hours of the Commission, commencing as soon as practicable, but in any event not later than three (3) business days after the day on which it was received. No conditions shall be imposed upon persons wishing to inspect reports and statements filed under this chapter. Copies shall be provided at a charge of twenty cents ($.20) per page.

Source: Article 613, Palau National Code, Title 33 Public Employment Chapter 6 Code of Ethics revised edition April 2014

Comment

There are no political parties in Palau and no legal provisions on funding and expenditure related to political parties

. Campaign finance reports from candidates are publicly available at the Ethics Commission

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