(1) Each political party and political movement represented in the National Council shall inform the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, no later than 35 days before the plebiscite’s holding, about the name, surname and permanent residence of one member of the Central Plebiscite Committee and one substitute member.

(2) The first meeting of the Central Plebiscite Committee shall take place no later than 30 days before the plebiscite’s holding; the meeting shall be convoked by the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic.

(3) The Central Plebiscite Committee shall a) oversee preparedness of subordinate Plebiscite Committees for fulfilment of the tasks under this Act, b) decide on complaints about procedure of the District Plebiscite Committees, c) discuss information provided by the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic about organisational and technical preparation of the plebiscite and it shall propose taking of measures, d) discuss information provided by the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic about preparation of processing of the plebiscite results, e) find out the plebiscite results, f) issue minutes on the plebiscite results and announce the plebiscite results, g) approve presence of other individuals during counting of votes and reporting of votes in the Precinct Plebiscite Committees and the District Plebiscite Committees.

(4) The Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic shall establish a professional and administrative unit that will assist in fulfilment of the tasks of the Central Plebiscite Committee.