Status of Central Electoral Commission Members

(1) People holding Moldovan citizenship and having their domicile in the country who enjoy spotless reputation and professional skills to carry out election activities, according the National Integrity Authority ascertainment act don’t have the interdiction to hold public positions or publicly appointed office holders positions, as well as for the last 5 years have no negative registrations in their records on professional integrity for infringing any obligations referred to in Article 7 align. (2) letter a) of Law No. 325 of 23 December 2013 on the assessment of institutional integrity, may be proposed as members of the Central Electoral Commission.

(2) During their term, the Central Electoral Commission members:

a) may not be members of any political party or of other socio-political organisation;

b) may not engage in political activities;

c) may not make statements for or against any electoral competitor;

d) may not contribute in any way to the activities undertaken by electoral competitors, except for the duties foreseen in the present Code.

(3) Prior to their confirmation, the candidates for Central Electoral Commission members shall be subject to verifications according to Law No.271-XVI of 18 December 2008 on verification of holders and candidates for public functions. The information on verification outcomes shall be made public by the authority confirming the Commission members.

(4) The rights of Central Electoral Commission members are stipulated in the Regulation on the Central Electoral Commission activity.