The Statute of the Central Electoral Commission

(1) In the performance of its duties, the Central Electoral Commission shall act in accordance with the principle of impartiality and political neutrality, shall have organisational, functional, operational and financial independence in accordance with the provisions of this Code.

(2) In its activity the Central Electoral Commission it is governed by the Constitution of Republic of Moldova, by the present Code and of other normative acts, including the Regulation on the activity of the Central Electoral Commission, approved by its decision, and by international standards and good practice in electoral matters.

(3) The Central Electoral Commission shall be a collegial body, composed of 7 members, operating on permanent basis during the term of office, in accordance with the provisions of this Code.

(4) The Central Electoral Commission is a legal person governed by public law, has its own budget, has treasury accounts and seal with the image of the state coat of arms and other necessary attributes. The headquarter of the Commission, including its legal address for correspondence, and other contact details shall be determined in the regulations governing its activity.
(5) In order to implement the electoral policy, the Central Electoral Commission may establish public institutions or other organisational structures under the conditions of the relevant regulatory framework. (6) In relations with the official authorities of foreign States, the Central Electoral Commission shall act within the limits of its competence. The Commission may participate in the activities of the specialized international organisations and become a member of them.