44.1. international (foreign) observers (hereinafter - international observers) coming to the Republic of Azerbaijan, in accordance with the rules defined by legislation on pertinent invitation, shall be registered with the Central Election Commission. Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan shall not obtain the status of international observer.
44.2. invitations may be sent by the Milli Majlis, appropriate executive authority bodies or the Central Election Commission, after a decision on holding elections has been officially published.
44.3. Influential non-governmental organizations, working in the field of protection of human and citizens’ rights and freedoms, may also submit their proposals on inviting international observers to deputies of the Milli Majlis, Central Election Commission or relevant executive authority.
44.4. in order to be registered, international observers should submit the documents specified in Article 40.7 of this Code. The Central Election Commission shall provide a specific identity card, or badge, in the state language or one of the foreign languages in accordance with the documents submitted by him/her. Only the possession of this card allows the international observer to function in accordance with Articles 40-42 of this Code during the preparation and conduct of elections.
44.5. The term of authority of the international observers shall commence on the day of their registration by the Central Election Commission, and expire on the day of the official publication of the returns (overall returns) of the elections (referendum).
44.6. international observers shall function independently and freely; their activity shall be financed by the organization they are assigned by or at their own expense.
44.7. international observers shall be under the protection of the State while within the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Election commissions, state government bodies and municipalities shall be obliged to render the necessary assistance to them.
44.8. After Election Day, international observers may address the mass media and conduct press conferences addressing election legislation, the preparation and conduct of elections.
44.9. international observers shall have the right to meet with voters, candidates, registered candidates, members of election commissions, authorized representatives of political parties, blocs of political parties, referendum campaign groups, agents of registered candidates, political parties, blocs of political parties, and referendum campaign groups.
44.10. The international observers may not use their status for activities not related to the election campaign or the preparation and conduct of elections.
44.11. The Central Election Commission may cancel the registration of an international observer in the case he/she violates laws or international legal norms.
