(1) The election commission that established the election result shall issue the credentials to the representative-elect within five days after the election result becoming final and binding or after the legal remedy proceedings that could lead to the repetition of voting are concluded with final and binding effect, whichever is later.

(2) If a vacancy is filled without holding a by-election, the credentials shall be issued to the representative within five working days after the resolution on allocating the mandate becoming final and binding.

(3) The election commission may delegate its powers under paragraphs (1) and (2) to the chair of the election commission.