28.1. The Central Election Commission shall adopt regulations with the purpose of determining the order of conduct for its meetings.
28.2. Decisions of the Central Election Commission shall be adopted by an open vote as follows: if 12 members of the commission are present at the meeting of the Central Election Commission, then by a majority of votes of at least 8 of its members; if 13 members are present, then by a majority of votes of at least 9 of its members; if 14 or 15 members are present, then by a majority of votes of at least 10 of its members; if 16 members are present, then by a majority of votes of at least 11 of its members; and if 17 or 18 members are present, then by a majority of votes of at least 12 of its members.
28.3. The instructions or methodical guidelines adopted concerning the rules on implementation of this Code should pass legal examination prior to being approved by a decision of the Central Election Commission. The opinion on legal examination together with the draft guidelines shall be presented to the Central Election Commission members at least 3 days prior to the vote.
28.4. Decisions of the Central Election Commission should be officially published at latest within 24 hours and shall enter into force upon publishing.
28.5. The Central Election Commission establishes its own Secretariat. Activities of the Secretariat shall be regulated by the regulations approved by the Central Election Commission. The Central Election Commission shall determine the structure and staffing of the Secretariat within the limits of funds allocated to the Central Election Commission from the State budget. The statute of the Central Election Commission, the structure of its Secretariat and the list of its staff members should be published after being approved.
28.6. The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan shall have its own official media outlet and website.
28.7. The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan shall have its own letterheads, emblem, badges and stamp.
