Calculation of timeframes

(1) For the purposes of this Code, the reference to the day (days) for the calculation of the timeframes for conducting electoral procedures and actions shall be considered a calendar day or calendar days, unless the timeframes are being expressly established in working days. If the calculation of timeframes is determined by the Elections Day, E-Day shall not be taken into account.

(2) For calculating the periods for conducting electoral procedures and activities shall also be included the public nonworking holidays and those declared as resting days, in accordance with the Labour Code.

(3) If the electoral procedures and actions must be conducted at/by the electoral body, the deadline shall expire at the time and the date fixed by the concerned electoral body.

(4) In order to ensure uniform application of the provisions on the calculation of timeframes in accordance with this Code, for the organisation and conduct of any type of elections, the Central Electoral Commission shall approve the Calendar Program of Electoral Activities, setting the timeframes in calendar days for their execution.