GOB Issues Directive on Use of Official Vehicles for General Elections

With the country heading to the polls tomorrow, the Government of Belize (GOB) has issued strict guidelines on the use of official vehicles during the general elections. A memorandum from the Assets and Utilities Management Unit of the Ministry of Finance outlines regulations to ensure compliance with government policies.

The directive, addressed to chief executive officers, heads of departments, and finance officers, emphasises that government vehicles must not be used for unauthorised election-related activities. Specifically, the memo states:

Official Identification—Vehicles designated for election duties must display a sign on the dashboard, clearly identifying them as “Official.”

Restricted Use—Government vehicles must remain parked unless used in an official capacity by public officers carrying out election-related duties.

Adherence to Policies—All election-related vehicle usage must comply with the Government of Belize Vehicle Policy.

No Voter Transportation—GOB vehicles must not be used to transport voters to or from polling stations.

The memo, signed by Ashton Longsworth, the Financial Secretary, urges government officials to adhere to these regulations, reinforcing the commitment to transparency and fairness in the electoral process.