(1) The content of a proposal for decision shall be determined and the proposal shall be put forward by the chair of the election commission or a member appointed by the chair. The professional activities connected to the preparation of proposals for decision shall be directed by the chair of the election commission.

(2) Decisions by the election commission shall require the concordant votes of more than half of the members present.

(3) Votes may be yes or no. In the event of a tied vote, the vote of the chair shall be decisive.

(4) Where a proposal for decision is dismissed, the chair of the commission may, with a view to preparing a new proposal for decision, suspend the sitting or initiate that the decision be adjourned to a new date within the time limit for making the decision. On a proposal from the chair to that effect, the election commission shall adopt a minuted decision on the adjournment of the decision concerned.

(5) The members of the National Election Commission delegated by the national self-government of a national minority shall have the right to vote only in matters affecting national minorities; in other matters, they may participate in the sittings of the National Election Commission in a consultative capacity.