Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CEC) conducted its session headed by Mr. Mazahir Panahov on 13 October 2009.

Firstly, session minute dated on 30 September 2009, adopted by the Commission was approved. Later, Mr. Natig Mammadov, CEC Secretary reported on the establishment of Expert Group under the Commission in the aim of investigating the complaints of the actions (inactions) and decisions violating citizens' suffrage.

 

CEC adopted decision on the establishment of Expert Group under CEC consisting of 9 persons which is to be function during the following Municipal Elections in the aim of investigating the complaints of the actions (inactions) and decisions violating citizens' suffrage.

 

CEC also decided that the establishment of expert groups under the Con.ECs which meet the relevant requirements during short period shall be tasked with these election commissions. CEC made amendments within the compositions of some Con.ECs. At the session, CEC also considered current issues.

 

At the CEC session, representatives of International Foundation for Election Systems (the USA), National Democracy Institute (the USA) and mass media also took part.