1. When discharging its functions and making decisions on issues within its competence, the Central Electoral Commission shall be independent. No institution or officer may issue mandatory instructions regarding the making of the decision that is within the competence of the Central Electoral Commission. 2. It shall be prohibited for state institutions, Seimas members and other officers, the parties, non-governmental organisations or citizens to interfere in the activities of the Central Electoral Commission when organising and conducting elections or referendums. 3. The Chairperson or a member of the Central Electoral Commission must immediately inform the Seimas and announce through the mass media about any attempt to influence the Central Electoral Commission, it’s Chairperson or the member.
§ Article 5Independence of the Central Electoral Commission
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