(1) (1) A note taker of the election commission arranges the organisation and administrative matters connected with preparation and the course of deliberations of the election commission. At the same time he/she performs the duties of a specialist adviser to the election commission.
(2) (2) A note taker
a) a) of the Central Election Commission is appointed and recalled by the Government of the Slovak Republic,
b) b) of a district election commission is appointed and recalled by the principal of the district office from the staff of the district office
c) c) of a local (city) election commission is appointed and recalled by the Mayor from employees of the municipality
d) d) of a ward election commission is appointed and recalled by the Mayor of the municipality from employees of the municipality
(3) (3) The note taker of the Central Election Commission is appointed by the Government of the Slovak Republic not later than 70 days before polling day; the note takers as referred to in paragraphs 2 b), c) and d) should be appointed soon in advance so that they can fulfil the tasks under this law. During the deliberations of election commissions a note taker is in an advisory capacity. A note taker shall take an oath of allegiance in compliance with section 11, paragraph (5).