(1) The Central Election Commission shall assign numbers to the lists of candidates by first choosing the numbers by lot for those lists of candidates which are registered for all five constituencies, afterwards for those which are registered for four constituencies, and so on. Choosing by lot is done in each of the aforementioned groups in the sequence of registration of the lists of candidates. The lists of candidates bearing the same name shall have the same number in all constituencies.

(2) The Central Election Commission shall ensure the printing of the lists of candidates on separate forms – ballot papers – and the conveyance thereof to polling station commissions.

(3) The following information shall be indicated on the ballot paper:

1) the constituency;

2) the number of the list of candidates;

3) the name of the list of candidates;

4) the given name and surname of the nominated candidates.

(4) Opposite the surname of each candidate on the ballot paper there is a space for the voter to make a mark.

(5) The Central Election Commission shall ensure that ballot envelopes are made and delivered to polling station commissions.

(6) The name of the election and the number of the convocation of the Saeima to be elected shall be indicated on the ballot envelope.

[9 March 2006]