The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CEC) conducted its session by Mr. Mazahir Panahov on November 2, 2004.

Firstly, Deputy Chairman, Mrs. Svetlana Gasimova and Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary reported on the issue of making amendments in the composition of some Con.ECs. CEC adopted decision on making amendments in the composition of Nasimi Con.EC # 21, Yevlakh Con.EC #48 and Tartar Con.EC # 95.

Later, huseyn Mammad oghlu Pashayev was approved as a commissioner of the New Azerbaijan Party with consultative right in the CEC.

Mr. Natig Mammadov, another CEC Secretary reported on the appeals entered CEC related to the Municipal Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated on December 17, 2004. CEC also considered complain applications that refuses the registration of the candidacies of 28 persons and adopted decision on the registration of their candidacies.

At the session, current issues were also considered.

Representatives of OSCE Baku office and domestic mass media participated at the CEC session.