Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CEC) conducted its session headed by Mr. Mazahir Panahov on February 11, 2009.

Firstly, Mr. Natig Mammadov, CEC Secretary reported on the registration of "Movement for Garabagh and Republic” referendum initiative group as a campaign group. It was noted that the signature sheets and other necessary documents were checked by the Working Group that functions under CEC and the bases were determined for the registration of this initiative group as the so- called campaign group.

 

The Commission adopted decision on the registration of the above-mentioned campaign group. CEC adopted decision on the registration of "Republicans” initiative group as a campaign group.

The issue on the registration of "Azerbaijan Popular Republic – APR” and "National Independence” initiative groups as campaign groups was considered and these initiative groups were refused from being registered. The basis for refusal was the fact that the number of the valid signatures in submitted signature sheets was less than the one defined by law.

At the session, current issues were also considered.
At the CEC session, representatives of OSCE Baku office, the USA embassy, International Republicans Institute, International Foundation for Election Systems (the USA) and mass media also took part.