Member of National Electoral Committee

(1) A member of the National Electoral Committee must have the right to vote pursuant to subsections 1–3 of §4 of this Act.

(2) The term of authority of a member of the National Electoral Committee terminates prematurely:

1)  due to their resignation; 

2)  due to their death;

3) if they become an authorised representative of a political party, election coalition or an independent candidate;

4) if they are presented for registration as a candidate for the Riigikogu, European Parliament or municipal council elections;

5) if they become the elections manager.

(3) A member of the National Electoral Committee may be prematurely released from their duties as a member of the National Electoral Committee by a reasoned resolution of the official who or of the body which appointed them either on the initiative of the official or body or on the proposal of the National Electoral Committee.

(4) A member of the National Electoral Committee must be impartial and independent in the performance of their duties.

(5) A member of the National Electoral Committee may not campaign for or against political parties or candidates.

[RT I, 06.05.2016, 1 – entry into force 01.01.2017]