§ Electoral Code art. 12Calculation of time limits

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Calculation of time limits
(1)For the purposes of this Code, the reference to the day(s) for calculating the
deadline for the conduct of electoral procedures and actions shall be deemed as reference to
one calendar day or calendar days respectively, unless the deadline is expressly set in working
days. If the calculation of the deadline is determined by election day, the latter shall not be
included in the calculation.
(2)The calculation of the deadline for the conduct of electoral procedures and actions
shall include non-working holidays as well as declared rest days in accordance with the Labour
Code.
(3)Where electoral procedures and actions must be carried out on/by the electoral
body, the deadline shall expire at the time and date set by that electoral body.
(4)For the purpose of uniform application of the provisions relating to the calculation of
deadlines under this Code, for the organisation and conduct of any type of election, the Central
Electoral Commission shall approve the Calendar Programme of Electoral Actions, setting out
the time limits expressed in calendar days for their completion.

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