Transitional provisions

After the Electoral Code is enforced:

1. The Parliament, within ten days, shall adopt a decree on setting up the Central Electoral Commission (permanent), pursuant to the provisions of Section I, Chapter 3 (Articles 16-22) of this Code.

2. Bodies mentioned in Article 16, paragraph (2), shall submit to the Parliament, within five days, candidates for the Central Electoral Commission.

3. The Government, -

a) within a month:
- shall submit proposals to Parliament on bringing the legislation in line with the Election Code provisions;
- shall provide information on headquarters, financial-material support, and equipment needed to the Central Electoral Commission.

b) shall include in the draft of the state budget for the 1998 fiscal year, funds necessary for the activity of the Central Electoral Commission and for the organisation and conduct of elections.

4. Elections to Parliament of the XIVth legislature, shall be conducted on March 22, 1998, pursuant to the President’s decree No. 371-II, of November 18, 1997. All the terms related to elections to Parliament of the XIVth legislature shall commence at the date of the Code’s publication.

5. Central Electoral Commission, -

a) shall draft and adopt its Regulation within ten days;
b) shall submit to the Government an estimation of expenses necessary for the Commission’s activity and for holding elections;
c) after establishment, shall start exercise the responsibilities provided in Article 22.

6. Establishment and functioning of electoral administration bodies not provided under this Code shall be prohibited.