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Article 145
 

§ 1 In case of rejection of the financial reports of the election committee by the State Election Commission the financial representative, within 14 days of service of the decision to reject the report, has the right appeal to the Supreme Court against the order of the National Electoral Commission's decision to reject the report.


§ 2 The Supreme Court examines the complaint and issues a decision on the matter within 60 days of receipt of the complaint. The judgment shall be served on the financial representative and the State Election Commission.


§ 3 The Supreme Court bench which considers complaints is composed of seven judges, in nonlitigious proceedings.


§ 4 A judgment of the Supreme Court is not subject to any further remedies.


§ 5 In case the financial reports of an election committee are rejected by the election commissioner the financial representative of the committee is entitled to submit an appeal to the regional court within 14 day of service of the decision of rejection. The appeal the district court take place in non- litigious proceedings followed the proceedings which must take place within 30 days of receipt of the appeal. The decision of the district court is not entitled to any further remedy.


§ 6 If the Supreme Court or the district court finds the complaint referred to in § 1, or an appeal referred to in § 5, of the financial representative to be justified, the National Electoral Commission or election commissioner, as appropriate, shall adopt the financial report immediately.


§ 7 After the expiry of the time limit for bringing the appeal referred to in § 1, or in cases referred to in § 5, or after the issuance of the decision referred to in § 2 or 5 any the appeal or complaint of the financial representative shall be considered unfounded, and the body, which to whom the financial report was submitted shall communicate its decision of rejection of the reports to the chief of the competent local tax office appropriate for the registered office of the election committee.