The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CEC) conducted its session by Mr. Mazahir Panahov on September 9, 2004.

First of all, CEC session minutes dated on August 25 and 28, 2004 were approved.

Later, Mrs. Svetlana Gasimova, CEC Deputy Chairman reported on making amendments within the territories of some constituencies. The Commission adopted decision on making amendments within the territories of these constituencies.

Mr. Natig Mammadov, CEC Secretary reported on the draft of Comment on the rules for filling final protocol of the Precinct Election Commission (PEC) on the counting of votes and voting results in the precinct during Elections to the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan. CEC approved the draft of this document.

In the session, draft of Comment on the rules for filling protocol of the Constituency Election Commission (Con.EC) on the voting results in Elections to the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan was approved.

Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary reported on the drafts of some election document samples related to the Elections to the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan. CEC approved these document samples.

CEC also discussed the issue of making amendments in the composition of Binagadi first Con.EC # 8, Nasimi-Narimanov Con.EC # 23, Nizami first Con.EC # 24, Sabunchu second Con.EC # 28 and Ujar Con.EC # 91 and adopted decision on making amendments in the composition of these Con.ECs.

The Commission also considered current issues.

Representatives of IFES (International Foundation for Election Systems), mass media participated in the CEC session.