Funds for the preparation and conduct of elections

(amended by Law No. 101/2020, dated 23 July 2020)

1. The CEC budget shall represent a separate budget item in the State Budget.

2. In the annual budget in the year elections are to be held, the Assembly shall make available to the CEC and other relevant institutions the funds for the preparation, conduct, oversight, and any other aspect of the election process.

3. In the event of a budgetary year that is not an electoral year, the CEC shall be provided with adequate funds to ensure its functioning and discharge of its responsibilities in accordance with the law.

4. The CEC shall manage the funds allocated for the conduct of elections in line with rules set out in this law.

5. In the event of early elections, the Council of Ministers shall make available to the CEC the funds, no later than 5 days from the date the Assembly or the relevant local government body is dissolved.