Responsibilities of the Municipal Election Commissions

68.1 Each MEC shall, under the exclusive supervision and direction of the CEC acting through the Secretariat, administer elections within its municipality ensuring the legality, legitimacy and efficiency of the electoral process. Without limiting the generality of their responsibilities, each MEC shall:

a) establish an office in the premises of the municipality administration for the discharge of its duties;

b) provide information to voters of all communities and disseminating information necessary for the administration of elections;

c) impartially provide political parties, citizens’ initiatives, coalitions and independent candidates with information about their rights and obligations in relation to elections;

d) attend any training session required by the CEC;

e) assist in the appointment and training of any person assisting in the administration of the election including polling station committees;

f) assist in the technical arrangements at the polling stations and any other technical preparations for the elections including receiving all non-sensitive election materials;

g) ensure the proper conduct of polling and counting and compiling the results of the elections within their jurisdiction;

h) collect and store election- related materials after the election; and i) perform other duties required by any other applicable legislation or CEC rule.

68.2 Each MEO shall issue reports to the CEC Secretariat regarding the work of the MEC every week as specified by the CECS. A MEO shall issue an immediate report if asked to do so by the CEC Secretariat. MEO shall perform other duties as specified by the CEC.

68.3 Municipal Election Commissions shall keep regular records of their work, including minutes of proceedings, decisions made, and the weekly reports to the CEC and other relevant information.