International (Foreign) Observers.
International (foreign) observers (hereinafter - international observers) shall be registered with the Central Election Commission, when coming to the Republic of Azerbaijan in accordance with the rules defined by legislation and on the basis of a relevant invitation. Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan cannot obtain the status of an international observer.
The Milli Majlis, relevant executive authority bodies and the Central Election Commission can invite them after a decision on determination of elections has been officially published.
The non-government organizations, which have reputation in the field of protection of human and citizens’ rights and freedom can also submit to deputies of the Milli Majlis, Central Election Commission or relevant executive authority their proposals on inviting the international observers.
The international observer shall submit the documents specified in Article 40.7 of this Code, for obtaining registration. The Central Election Commission shall issue the international observer with a specific verification card – badge, designed in the state language or one of foreign languages in accordance with the documents submitted by him/her. Only this card allows the international observer to function in accordance with Articles 40-42 of this Code during preparation and conduct of elections.
The term of authority of the international observer shall commence from the time he/she is registered by the Central Election Commission, and finish on the day the general results of the elections are officially published.
The international observer shall function independently and freely, his/her activity being financed by the organization assigned him/her, or from his/her personal funds.
The international observer shall be under the protection of the State while he/she is within the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Election commissions, state government bodies and municipalities shall be obliged to render necessary assistance to him/her.
The international observers can conduct press conferences dedicated to the election legislation, preparation and conduct of elections, and make statements to the mass media after the Election Day.
The international observers shall have the right to meet with voters, candidates, registered candidates, members of election commissions. authorized representatives of political parties, blocks of political parties, referendum campaigning groups, agents of registered candidates, political parties, blocks of political parties, referendum campaign groups.
The international observers cannot use their status for activities not related to election campaign, preparation and conduct of elections.
The Central Election Commission can cancel the registration of the international observer if he/she violates laws and international legal norms.
