discuss the code and sign a pledge of non-partisanship that embraces the provisions of this Code of Conduct. In a case of concern about the violation of this Code of Conduct, the endorsing organization shall conduct an inquiry into the matter. If a serious violation is found to have occurred, the observer/monitor concerned may have her or his observer/monitor accreditation withdrawn or be dismissed from the endorsing organization. The authority for such determinations rests solely with the leadership of the endorsing organization. Sample Non-partisan Election Monitoring Pledge Alternative words are offered in parentheses; the most appropriate word may vary in differing national contexts. Election Monitor Pledge (Oath) I, the undersigned, hereby pledge (promise or vow) that: 1. I will serve as a non-partisan election observer or monitor in the forthcoming election period to observe and/or monitor the voter registration, candidate qualification, political party candidate selection, campaign activities, media coverage, voting or ballot counting and tabulation processes or in any other non-partisan monitoring capacity that I may agree to perform; I will not conduct any partisan activity to affect the choices that voters may make in this election and/or referendum, and I will respect the roles of impartial election authorities at all levels and at no time interfere unlawfully or inappropriately in the administration of the election and/or referendum; 2. I am neither a candidate nor activist for any candidate, political party, group, movement or other association that is seeking public office in the upcoming elections, nor am I an activist in support of or in opposition to any upcoming referendum, and I do not intend to become a candidate in this election nor to use any non-partisan election observation or monitoring organization as a basis for supporting my candidacy in any future election; 3. I will maintain strict non-partisanship, by remaining impartial in all activities concerning the election process, refraining from expressing publicly any preference for or against any candidate, political party, group, movement or other association seeking public office or in support for or opposition to a referendum initiative, and rejecting all favors offered or threats issued by any of the electoral contestants or their agents; 20