Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CEC) conducted its session headed by Mr. Mazahir Panahov on August 23, 2008.

Firstly, session minutes by the Commission, dated on August 7, 9 and 12, 2008 were approved.Later, Mr. Natig Mammadov, CEC Secretary reported on the approval of candidacies of Mr. Fazil Gazanfar oghlu Mustafayev, Chair of "Boyuk Gurtulush” Party and Deputy of the Milli Majlis nominated by this party and Mr. Fikret Taghi oghlu Ahadov nominated on his own initiative. CEC adopted decisions on the approval of the candidacies of both persons. CEC also registered authorized representatives of the approved persons. Mrs. Tamam Jafarova, CEC Commissioner reported on making amendments in the composition of Gabala Con.EC # 116. CEC adopted decision on making amendments in the composition of this Con.EC.

At the session, current issues were also considered.At the CEC session, representatives of IFES and mass media also took part.