§ Electoral Code art. 19Status of the Central Electoral Commission

Status of the Central Electoral Commission
(1) In carrying out its duties, the Central Electoral Commission shall be independent
from an organisational, functional, operational and financial point of view, in accordance with
the provisions of this Code.
(2) The Central Electoral Commission shall conduct its activity in accordance with the
Constitution, this Code and other legislative acts, including the rules of activity of the Central
Electoral Commission, approved by decision of the Central Electoral Commission, as well as
international standards and good practice in electoral matters.
(3) The Central Electoral Commission shall be a collegial body, made up of seven
members, who shall be active on a permanent basis for the duration of the term of office, under
the terms of this Code.
(4) The Central Electoral Commission is a legal person governed by public law, has its
own budget, has treasury accounts and a seal with the image of the State coat of arms, as
well as other attributes required. The seat of the Commission, including the legal address for
correspondence and other contact details shall be laid down in its Rules of Procedure.
(5) To implement the electoral policy, the Central Electoral Commission may set up
public institutions or other organisational structures under the conditions of the relevant
normative framework.
(6) In relations with the official authorities of foreign states, the Central Electoral
Commission shall act within the limits of its competence. The Commission may participate in
the work of the relevant international bodies and become a member thereof.