Decision-making

63.1 CEC meetings are called by the chairman or by at least four (4) members. The notice for a meeting shall also include the agenda of the meeting.

63.2 During the Campaign period and until the declaration of the final results, the CEC remains in session according to a pre-determined and published time table.

63.3 Meetings of the CEC are valid when attended by no fewer than seven (7) CEC Members.

63.4 On Electoral Rules, the registration of political parties and certification of political entities, the declaration of election results, as well as decisions related to complaints regarding the declaration of results, the CEC shall aim to decide by consensus; when it is not possible to reach consensus with 2/3 of the votes. Every other decision is taken by a simple majority of votes.

64.5 Meetings are chaired by the chairman of the CEC.

63.6 A decision of the Commission is not subject to appeal, except as may be expressly provided for in this law.

63.7 The CEC shall establish rules of procedure consistent with this Law.

63.8 A Member shall not participate in the making of a decision by the CEC on a matter in which he or she or his or her family member has an interest of a personal or financial nature, which may call into question the ability of the Member to act impartially.

63.9 Meetings of the CEC are open to the public, except when issues related to personnel of the CEC or CECS are discussed.

63.10 The CEC shall prepare an annual report to the Assembly of Kosovo, to be provided in the month of April. The report shall contain information about activities of the CEC and recommendations that the CEC deems appropriate to be dealt by the Assembly.

63.11 All decisions of the CEC shall be public documents.