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Article 7
 

1. Within the scope of their powers set forth by this Federal Law and other federal laws, election commissions shall be entrusted with the preparation and conduct of elections of deputies of the State Duma, securing adherence to and protection of electoral rights of citizens. 9


2. During the preparation and conduct of elections, election commissions shall be independent from any state bodies and local government within the scope of their powers set forth by this Federal Law, other federal laws. Interference in the activity of the election commissions by legislative (representative) and executive bodies of state power, local government, organizations, officials, as well as citizens thereof shall not be allowed.


3. Regulations and other decisions of the CEC, other election commissions adopted within the scope of their powers set forth by this Federal Law, other federal laws shall be binding upon state bodies, bodies of local government, candidates, political parties and other public associations, organizations, officials thereof and voters.


4. During the preparation and conduct of elections of deputies to the State Duma, the State Automated System of the Russian Federation ‘Vybory’ (hereinafter – GAS Vybory) shall be used. The rules of its use are set forth by the CEC in compliance with the Federal Law No 20-FZ of January 10, 2003 On the State Automated System of the Russian Federation ‘Vybory’ (hereinafter – Federal Law “On the State Automated System of the Russian Federation ‘Vybory’”).