1. The CEC elects as its Deputy Chairman one of the CEC members, who is elected based on a proposal of the largest parliamentary opposition party, in accordance with letter (a) of point 1 of article 14 of this Code.
2. The election is conducted by secret voting according to the following procedure:
a) in accordance with point 1 of this article, the names of two CEC members are written on the ballot paper;
b) each of the members votes by marking one of the names written on the ballot paper;
c) a member who receives 5 votes is elected the CEC Deputy Chairman;
ç) if neither of the candidates receives the required number of votes, a second round of voting takes place. The member who receives more votes in the second round is elected the CEC Deputy Chairman. The voting is held on the same day.
3. The Deputy Chairman is elected until the end of his/her mandate.
4. When the Chairman is absent, the meeting for the election of the Deputy Chairman is chaired by the eldest CEC member and the election procedure is conducted in the presence of a notary.
