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Article 9
 

1. All citizens of the Republic of Armenia that have the right to vote are included in voter lists.

2. Every citizen of the Republic of Armenia that has the right to vote is eligible for inclusion in one voter list only.

3. Voter lists are permanently managed documents and are compiled in communities, by electoral precincts. Voter lists shall be reviewed in December and June of every year.

4. Voter lists are compiled and maintained by community leaders by the power of authorities delegated to them. The Central and Territorial Electoral Commissions shall exercise control over compilation and maintenance of voter lists in accordance with procedures set by the Central Electoral Commission.

5. In cases envisaged by this Code, in accordance with the procedures set forth by the Central Electoral Commission, voter lists are compiled by the heads of Diplomatic or Consular Missions of the Republic of Armenia, in foreign countries, by the heads of the institutions having the authority for detention of citizens, and of the military units.

6. Citizens of the Republic of Armenia that have the right to vote, who live or are outside the territory of the Republic of Armenia, are included in the voter lists that are compiled outside the territory of Republic of Armenia, in compliance with the procedure established by the Central Electoral Commission.

7. In the event of absence of a Diplomatic or Consular Mission of the Republic of Armenia in a foreign country, the citizen of the Republic of Armenia can apply to the Diplomatic or Consular Mission of the Republic of Armenia in the state bordering, or located close to the state of residence or the state where the voter is, for the inclusion in voter lists.

8. The community leader submits the voter lists by precincts to the head of the institution administering the territory of the precinct center and to the Territorial Electoral Commission 40 days before the day of voting.

9. The community leader, based on applications from citizens, proxies and members of the Commission, makes corrections in the voters’ lists starting 40 days before the voting day and within 35 days.