Central Election Commission (Azerbaijan)

Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Azərbaycan Respublikası Mərkəzi Seçki Komissiyası
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Agency overview
Formed	26 June 1990 15 May 1998 (current form)
Jurisdiction	Government of Azerbaijan
Headquarters	7, S.S. Akhundov, Baku, Azerbaijan, 1115
Agency executives	Manzahir Pahanov, Chairman Rovzat Gasimov, Deputy Chairman
Website	msk.gov.az

The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CEC; Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Respublikası Mərkəzi Seçki Komissiyası, AR MSK) is a state body operating on a permanent basis in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan Republic. Mazahir Panahov is the chairman of the commission. The agency is responsible for overseeing and conducting national and municipal elections across Azerbaijan.

Main duty

The CEC of the Republic of Azerbaijan ensures preparation and realization of presidential elections, the elections of the members of Milli Mejlis (National Assembly) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, referendums (nationwide opinion poll), and municipal elections. The duties of commissions is carried out by the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

History

Central Election Commission Azerbaijan SSR on Elections of People's Deputies first was established on 26 June 1990 in accordance with the decision of the Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan SSR. It was renamed it to Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 15 May 1998 according to the legislature of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

External links

• Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan