Member of National Electoral Committee

(1) A member of the National Electoral Committee must have the right to vote pursuant to subsections 4 (1)–(3) of this Act. (2) The authority of a member of the National Electoral Committee shall terminate prematurely: 1) due to his or her resignation; 2) due to his or her death; 3) if he or she becomes an authorised representative of a political party, election coalition or an independent candidate; 4) if he or she is presented for registration as a candidate for the Riigikogu, European Parliament or municipal council elections; 5) if he or she becomes the elections manager. (3) A member of the National Electoral Committee may be released from his or her duties as a member of the National Electoral Committee by a reasoned resolution of the official who or body which appointed him or her either on the initiative of the official or body or on the proposal of the National Electoral Committee. (4) A member of the National Electoral Committee shall be impartial and independent in the performance of his or her duties. (5) A member of the National Electoral Committee shall not campaign for or against political parties or candidates. [RT I, 06.05.2016, 1 - entry into force 01.01.2017]