Earth is But One Country
by
J. Huddleston
3 Paragraphs

Though there is provision for absentee balloting, the preference is for the community to meet together for the election. At the election meeting the community reviews together the provisions of the Baha'i method of election.. Then there are readings from Baha'i Writings which describe the importance of the system of administration in establishing a new society, and the sort of qualities which are required of those who are to be part of that administration. There follows a time of prayer for spiritual guidance, a time for calmness, reflection and self-searching. Then, and only then, does the actual process of casting the secret ballot take place. (95:6)

The National Spiritual Assembly is.. elected once a year by a National Convention which serves both as a electoral body and as a representative assembly to bring forward ideas and suggestions for consultation with the National Assembly. The area of.. the National Spiritual Assembly is divided into regions.. each of which elects a number of delegates.. in proportion to the number of Baha'is in its area.. Any adult Baha'i in good standing.. is eligible for election.. (96:1)

The Universal House of Justice is elected-- every five years at the present time-- by an International Convention which meets in Haifa.. Its delegates are the members of all the National Spiritual Assemblies throughout the world. Any man in the whole world community may be elected.. (96:2)

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