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Article 14(6)
 

(1) The electoral bureaux of the polling stations abroad are made up by a president, appointed by the chief of the diplomatic mission, usually from its ranges, and a number of 2-6 members designated by the president of the electoral bureaux of the polling stations abroad from a list drawn up by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by 30 days at the latest prior to the reference date, upon proposal of the political parties, the organisations of citizens belonging to national minorities, political or electoral alliances thereof that take part in the elections and have members in the European Parliament. If the number of persons proposed by them is insufficient, the list shall be completed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with other persons enjoying prestige among the citizens, and who are not members of any political party. The list shall be submitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for an opinion to the Permanent Electoral Authority, in the format required by it. The opinion of the Permanent Electoral Authority shall be communicated to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs up to 5 days at the latest prior to the appointment of the presidents of the electoral bureaux of the polling stations and of their deputies.


(2) The expenditure with transportation, accommodation, meals, and other current expenses of the members of the electoral bureaux of polling stations abroad shall be borne by the ones who appoint them.*


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*Introduced by G.E.O. no. 1/2007 and amended by G.E.O. no. 11/2009.