1. The CEC is an independent constitutional institution and serves permanently for the
preparation, observation and management of the electoral process and the referendum, as
defined in Article 139 of the Constitution.

2. The CEC drafts the annual budget in accordance with the relevant Law on Public Financial
Management and Accountability and independently decides on the use of the budget, in
accordance with the relevant legislation in force.

3. The CEC ensures the preparation and conduct of elections in accordance with the principles
and requirements of this law.

4. In carrying out its mandate the CEC, shall, inter alia:

4.1. undertake voter education activities designed to increase voter awareness of and
participation in elections;

4.2. undertake projects or research in relation to electoral system and related matters;

4.3. establish appropriate procedures and undertake activities to ensure that all persons
with disabilities are able to exercise their right to vote and participate fully in electoral
processes in Kosovo; and

4.4. performs any other auxiliary function for the holding of elections in Kosovo that
is determined by the relevant Regulations and auxiliary instruments, including the
necessary actions to protect the integrity of elections process in the face of force major.

5. The headquarters of the CEC is in the capital of Kosovo, Pristina.

6. The Commission may enter into technical arrangements and understandings that are required
for the fulfilment of its functions and responsibilities.

7. The CEC shall establish and maintain a separate bank account in the name of the CEC,
which shall be used solely for the collection and refunding of deposits as required in this law.

8. The CEC shall consider all personal data of candidates and voters collected for election
purposes as confidential, except as provided in this law, and shall take all measures to protect
such data, except when expressly required by law enforcement agencies.