The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CEC; Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Respublikası Mərkəzi Seçki Komissiyası, AR MSK) is a state body operating on a permanent basis in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan Republic. Mazahir Panahov is the chairman of the commission.[1][2] The agency is responsible for overseeing and conducting national and municipal elections across Azerbaijan.
| Azərbaycan Respublikası Mərkəzi Seçki Komissiyası | |
 Commission Emblem | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 26 June 1990 15 May 1998 (current form) |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Azerbaijan |
| Headquarters | 7, S.S. Akhundov, Baku, Azerbaijan, 1115 |
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| Website | msk.gov.az |
Main duty
editThe CEC of the Republic of Azerbaijan ensures preparation and realization of presidential elections, the elections of the members of Milli Mejlis (National Assembly) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, referendums (nationwide opinion poll), and municipal elections. The duties of commissions is carried out by the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan.[3]
History
editCentral Election Commission Azerbaijan SSR on Elections of People's Deputies first was established on 26 June 1990 in accordance with the decision of the Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan SSR. It was renamed it to Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 15 May 1998 according to the legislature of the Republic of Azerbaijan.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Azərbaycan Respublikası Mərkəzi Seçki Komissiyası".
- ^ "CENTRAL ELECTION COMMISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN REPORTS".
- ^ "Azərbaycan Respublikasının Mərkəzi Seçki Komissiyası haqqında» Azərbaycan Respublikasının Qanununa dəyişikliklər və əlavələr edilməsi barədə AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASININ QANUNU".
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