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Article 59
 

§ 1. Proxy voting is conducted based on the provisions of art. 52 § 2-6, and art. 53, subject to § 3-5.


§ 2. Before voting, the proxy shows must present the precinct election commission for conducting the voting a document confirming his or her identity and the power of attorney to cast a vote.


§ 3. The precinct election commission for conducting the voting makes and annotation of the name and the name (s) proxy voters in the electoral list in the "remarks" section corresponding to the position, under which the voter providing power of attorney was placed, along with the annotation "proxy" and the act of power of attorney.


§ 4. The proxy must acknowledge receipt of the ballot paper with his or her own legible signature, in the place designated for the voter on the list of voters.


§ 5. If the authorization to vote has been withdrawn or has expired the precinct election commission for conducing the voting refuses to issue the proxy card to vote and takes possession of the act of power of attorney.