"Election Day Guide" issued
The Central
Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CEC) prepared "Election Day
Guide” within the framework of educational project to raise awareness of
election actors regarding the Municipal Elections on December 23, 2014.
The goal of
carrying out the project and preparing the edition is to raise awareness of PEC
members on the Election Day procedures.
The introduction
of the guide contains the address of Mr.Mazahir Panahov, CEC Chairman to the
PEC members. In his address CEC Chairman underlies the duties undertaken by the
PECs in the conduct of the Municipal elections in comply with the Election
Code, which are important event in the public and political life of the country
and wishes them success in the conduct of free, fair and transparent elections.
The booklet includes thorough information on roles and duties of the PEC
members on Election Day, opening of polling stations, activities during voting
hours, closing of polling stations, vote counting and completing final
protocols on the voting results.
The Guide has been prepared based on the provisions of the Election Code and
instructions, comments and rules adopted by CEC.
"Election Day Guide” is
available from lower election commissions, as well as, through CEC official
website (www.msk.gov.az).