To achieve its objective work of the Institute are designed to: The development of democratic life in Mexico City. Strengthening the political party system. The promotion of political and electoral rights of citizens and monitor compliance with its obligations. The holding of regular and peaceful manner the election to renew the members of the organs of legislative and executive government of the Federal District as well as procedures for citizen participation. The preservation of the authenticity and effectiveness of the ballot. The promotion of the vote and the spread of democratic culture. The guiding principles that characterize it are: Impartiality Equity Certainty Objectivity Independence Legality Its main activities are: Develop training programs and Civic Education. Continuously updated Electoral Mapping. Monitor the implementation of the rights and prerogatives of the political parties. Keeping the census and voters list. Produce election materials. Organizing electoral processes and procedures for citizen participation. Number of results. Declaration of validity and award of records in the elections of Deputies, Head of Government and Heads of Delegations. Regulation of election observation and survey or opinion polls for electoral purposes.