Providing of necessary means for the organization of elections
Expenses related to preparation and performance of elections shall be covered by the state.
The quantum of financial means shall be established by the Parliament in the limits provided by the law on budget for the year when elections are to take place. The Central Elections Commission shall submit the respective proposals to the Government. After having them examined, the Government submits these proposals for approval to the Parliament. In case the expenses for the current year are not provided in the state budget, their quantum shall be determined by the Parliament, at the proposal of Central Elections Commission.
After elections, the Central Elections Commission shall present to the Parliament, within the shortest term possible, a report on the administration of the allocated financial means together with the advisory opinion of the Court of Audit.
Unused financial means shall become revenue of the state budget.
The Central Elections Commission shall determine the manner of distribution and utilization of financial means as well as shall decide upon the manner of publication of the report on the management of allocated pecuniary means in accordance with the present code.
The local public administration authorities, enterprises, institutions and organizations shall make available for the councils and electoral committees the necessary premises and equipment for the organization, unfolding and totalization of elections results.
Mass media means financed from the budget shall publish free of charge statements and materials presented by the electoral councils, the pre-elections programs of the electoral competitors, as well as other materials referring to elections, including those related to civic education and the information about elections for voters.
