Printing of ballot papers

Ballot papers shall be printed on watermarked paper.

The Republic Electoral Commission shall determine the form and layout of the ballot paper by a decision containing a sample of the ballot paper.

Based on a verified ballot paper sample, the printing house shall make preparations for the printing of ballot papers.

The first copies of the ballot papers shall be destroyed on the spot all until having printed a ballot paper that meets the required graphic standards.

The Chairperson of the Republic Electoral Commission or a person authorized by him/her shall compare the first printed ballot paper that meets the required graphic standards with the verified ballot paper sample.

Having determined that the printed copy of the ballot paper is in conformity with the verified sample, the Chairperson of the Republic Electoral Commission or a person authorized by him/her shall, by his/her signature, approve the printing of ballot papers in the determined number of copies.