Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CEC) conducted its session headed by Mr. Mazahir Panahov on 20 October, 2009.

Firstly, session minutes of the Commission, dated on 7, 13 October, 2009 were approved. Later, Mr. Natig Mammadov, CEC Secretary reported on the registration of the authorized representatives of New Azerbaijan Party, Civil Solidarity Party and Hope Party in Municipal Elections appointed to December 23, 2009. The Commission adopted decision on the approval of the authorized representatives of these parties.
CEC made amendments in the compositions of Narimanov-Nizami Con.EC # 18, Sabail Con.EC # 29, Jalilabad-Masalli-Bilasuvar Con.EC # 69 and Gazakh Con.EC # 107.

At the CEC session, current issues were also considered.

CEC Chairman informed on the citizens who enjoyed their passive election rights in Municipal Elections till 20 October and stated that the candidacies of 5469 persons on 107 constituencies, 1000 persons of whom are women. 4522 persons whose candidacies have been approved have begun the campaign of signature collection by getting signature sheets from Con.ECs.

At the session, representatives of OSCE Baku office, International Foundation for Election Systems (the USA) and mass media also took part.