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Article 3
 

1. Election commissions shall carry out their activity pursuant to the following principles:


1) legality;
2) publicity;
3) openness;
4) independence;
5) collegiality;
6) fairness.


2. State authorities, local self-governance authorities, non-commercial organizations, political parties, other legal entities or individuals are not permitted to interfere in the activity of election commissions.


3. State authorities and local self-governance authorities as well as their officials shall be bound to provide support to election commissions to exercise their authorities: to provide the required equipment, vehicles, premises equipped with telephones including premises to store technological equipment (information boards, boxes, booths, etc.), election documents prior to their transfer to a higher ranking election commission or to the archive office, as well as ensure their security; to provide essential information and materials; to immediately respond to election commissions appeals related to elections and referenda preparation and conduct; and if needed to conduct an additional study of a certain issue or inspection – within 3 days, and immediately on the polling day or on the day following the polling day.



4. Political parties, non-profit organizations, and other legal entities shall be bound to provide to election commissions necessary information and materials related to preparation and conduct of elections, referenda within 2 working days in the course of preparation of elections, referenda and respond immediately on the polling day or on the day following the polling day.



5. In case of non-fulfillment or inappropriate fulfillment of the requirements, or infringement of the deadlines specified in this Article officials of state authorities and local self-governance authorities, political parties, non-profit organizations, and other legal entities shall bear responsibility in accordance with the law.