[27.10.2003]
The Central Election
Commission (CEC) conducted its session
chaired by Mr. Mazahir Panahov on October
27, 2003.
CEC Chairman informed of the termination
of authorities of Mr. Ilham Heydar oghlu
Aliyev as a deputy to the Milli Majlis
and stated that after being elected Prime
Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Mr. Ilham Heydar oghlu Aliyev appealed
to CEC for the termination of his deputy
authorities. The Commission decided to
terminate the authorities of deputy to
the Milli Majlis of Mr. Ilham Heydar oghlu
Aliyev.
Then Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary
informed commissioners of the approval
of Mr. Asif Aghalar oghlu Imameliyev as
a deputy to the Milli Majlis who in the
list of deputies is the next after the
deputy excluded from the single candidates
list submitted to the Milli Majlis of
the Republic of Azerbaijan by the New
Azerbaijan Party and of providing him
with mandate. It was decided to settle
this issue positively.
In the session, it was mentioned about
the tense work of CEC commissioners related
to the arrangement of the Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan
on October 15, 2003 and it was decided
to award commissioners.
Appeals entered the Commission were also
discussed and it was decided to consider
these appeals.
Representatives of National Democracy
Institution, IFES (International Foundation
for Election Systems), Japan embassy,
as well as representatives of domestic
and foreign mass media participated in
the CEC session.
CEC Press Service
[20.10.2003]
The Central Election Commission (CEC)
conducted its session chaired by Mr. Mazahir
Panahov on October 20, 2003.
The appeals entered the Commission were
considered after CEC Chairman reported
on the activities implemented by CEC in
the field of organizing and conduct of
the Presidential Elections of the Republic
of Azerbaijan on October 15, 2003. It
was decided to discuss some of the appeals
in the following session and to send some
of them to the State Prosecutor`s Office
of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Then CEC decided to end the Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan
and to send the voting results for approval
to the Constitution Court of the Republic
of Azerbaijan.
Representatives of Secretary General of
the Council of Europe, OSCE/ODIHR, IFES
(International Foundation for Election
Systems), embassies of the USA, Great
Britain, Turkey, Kazakhstan, as well as
representatives of domestic and foreign
mass media participated in the CEC session.
CEC
Press Service
[05.10.2003]
The Central Election Commission (CEC)
conducted its session chaired by Mr. Mazahir
Panahov on September 5, 2003.
Chairman of the Commission reported on
the registration of authorized representatives
of Mr. Ilham Heydar oghlu Aliyev whose
candidacy has been registered for the
Presidential Elections of the Republic
of Azerbaijan. CEC decided to settle this
issue positively.
Then CEC Chairman reported on the approval
of Huseyn Mammad oghlu Pashayev as member
with consultative right and Shaitdin Serdar
oghlu Aliyev as an observer in all territories
of the Republic of Azerbaijan both appointed
by Mr. Ilham Heydar oghlu Aliyev, candidate
to presidency of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The Commission decided to settle both
issues positively.
Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary reported
on the organization of voting in the punishment
institutions. And Mrs. Svetlana Gasimova,
CEC Deputy Chairman submitted report related
to this. CEC decided to consider the information
of Mrs. Svetlana Gasimova.
Then CEC adopted decision on recalling
and canceling the registration card of
Bahruz Museyib oghlu Dilbazi and on the
registration of Zemfira Museyib ghizi
Budagova both appointed agents by Mrs.
Lale Shovket Hajiyeva whose candidacy
to presidency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
has been registered.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov and Mr. Azer Taghiyev,
CEC Secretaries reported on the entered
appeals. It was decided to send both of
the appeals to the State Prosecutor's
Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan to
be investigated.
At the end of the session, current issues
were discussed.
Representatives of IFES (International
Foundation for Election Systems),OSCE/ODIHR,
National Democracy Institute, as well
as representatives of domestic and foreign
mass media participated in the session
of the Commission.
CEC Press Service
[03.10.2003]
The Central Election
Commission (CEC) conducted its session
chaired by Mr. Mazahir Panahov on September
3, 2003.
Chairman of the Commission reported on
the withdrawal of Mr. Heydar Alirza oghlu
Aliyev whose candidacy to presidency has
been registered for the Presidential Elections
of the Republic of Azerbaijan on October
15, 2003. He stated that Mr. Heydar Alirza
oghlu Aliyev noted that he has appealed
to CEC with the apllication and withdrew
his candidacy. The Commission considered
the appeal of Mr. Heydar Alirza oghlu
Aliyev and adopted the relevant decision.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary reported
on the withdrawal of Mr. Ali Amirhuseyn
oghlu Kerimli whose candidacy to presidency
has been registered for the Presdiential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The Commission also adopted the relevant
decision on this.
Then Mrs. Svetlana Gasimova, CEC Deputy
Chairman reported on the following seminar-training
considered for the leadership of the Constituency
and Precinct Election Commissions (Con.ECs
and PECs) related to the Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan
on October 15, 2003. CEC commissioners
adopted the relevant decision on the approval
of the agenda.
In the session, the issue on the registration
of 12 agents appointed by the National
Independence Party was taken into consideration
and this issue was also decided to be
settled positively.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary reported
on the modifications in the compositions
of some Con.ECs. CEC adopted relevant
decisions on making modifications in the
composition of these Con.ECs.
Then other issues in the agenda were discussed
and relevant decisions were adopted.
Representatives of IFES (International
Foundation for Election Systems), OSCE/ODIHR,
embassies of the USA, France, Japan, as
well as representatives of domestic and
foreign mass media participated in the
CEC session.
CEC Press Service
[01.10.2003]
The Central Election Commission (CEC)
conducted its session chaired by Mr. Mazahir
Panahov on October 1, 2003.
After the approval of CEC session minutes
dated on August 12 and 14, 2003, Mr. Ingilab
Nasirov, CEC Secretary reported on the
withdrawal of candidacy of Mr. Abutalib
Ganbar oghlu Samadov whose candidacy to
presidency has been registered. He noted
that Mr. Abutalib Ganbar oghlu Samadov
appealed to the CEC with the application
and withdrew his candidacy in favor of
Mr. Ilham Heydar oghlu Aliyev. The Commission
considered his appeal and adopted the
relevant decision.
Then it was reported on the printing of
ballot papers related to the Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan
on October 15, 2003. The Commission decided
to print ballot papers in the press of
the State Students Admission Commission.
The Commission also discussed the issue
of modifications in the composition of
some Constituency Election Commissions
and decided to make relevant modifications
in the composition of these commissions.
In the session, entered appeals were also
taken into consideration and relevant
decisions were adopted.
At the end of the session, current issues
were discussed.
Representatives of IFES (International
Foundation for Election Systems),
OSCE/ODIHR, National Democracy Institution,
the USA embassy, as well as representatives
of domestic and foreign mass media participated
in the CEC session.
CEC
Press Service
[29.09.2003]
The Central Election Commission (CEC)
conducted its session chaired by Mr. Mazahir
Panahov on September 29, 2003.
In the session, Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC
Secretary reported on the withdrawal of
Mr. Yunus Isakhan oghlu Aliyev whose candidacy
has been registered for the Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
CEC Secretary stated that by applying
to CEC Mr. Yunus Isakhan oghlu Aliyev
withdrew his candidacy in the favor of
Mr. Ilham Heydar oghlu Aliyev .The Commission
considered his appeal and adopted the
relevant decision.
Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary reported
on the application of Article 47.9 of
the Election Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
CEC decided to settle the issue positively.
The issue related to the registration
of 9 agents appointed by the Musavat Party
and 24 agents appointed by the Azerbaijan
National Independence Party was also considered
and a positive decision was adopted on
this.
Then appeals entered CEC were considered.
Some of the appeals were decided to be
sent to the State Prosecutor’s Office
of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Later, the presentation of Azizbayov first
Con.EC # 13 was discussed and it was decided
to appeal to the Appeal Court of the Republic
of Azerbaijan on this issue.
At the end of the session current issues
were discussed.
Representatives of IFES (International
Foundation for Election Systems), OSCE/ODIHR,
Council of Europe, National Democracy
Institution, the USA embassy, as well
as representatives of domestic and foreign
mass media participated in the CEC session.
CEC Press Service
[29.09.2003]
The Central Election Commission (CEC)
organizes seminar-trainings for commissioners
of the Constituency and Precinct Election
Commissions (hereafter referred to as
Con.EC and PEC) to increase their professionalism
and assume practical skills necessary
for the conduct of elections. The main
subject of the seminar-trainings is how
to complete the final protocol on the
voting procedure, counting of votes and
voting results. Practical trainings hold
preference in the seminar-trainings that
are conducted for small groups consisting
of the PEC commissioners.
Seminar-trainings are led by the training
group headed by Mr. Rovzat Gasimov, Head
of the International Relations Department
of the CEC Secretariat. Members of the
expert group of 13 persons attended special
training courses for the conduct of trainings
related to the elections and got certificates
with international grade.
Seminar-trainings in more than 85constituencies
in the Republic have already ended.
IFES (International Foundation for Election
Systems) also coordinates to the conduct
of seminar-trainings. Seminar-trainings
in 39 constituencies are conducted by
close participation of the Fund.
These successive activities are considered
to be continued till October 8, 2003.
CEC Press Service
[24.09.2003]
Election Commission (CEC) conducted its
session chaired by Mr. Mazahir Panahov
on September 24, 2003.
Mr. Asef Aliyev, CEC Commissioner proposed
to send the inquiry to the State Customs
Committee to give information on fulfilling
of the pledge of the producer, circulation,
payment, state duty-paid and tax of the
campaign materials brought to Azerbaijan
for pre-election campaign. Not any decision
related to the proposal of A.Aliyev was
adopted.
Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary reported
on the state of execution of Article 95.2
of the Election Code. CEC decided to charge
the Control-Inspection Commission with
the investigation of this issue according
to the legislation.
Then it was reported on the applications
and appeals entered CEC. Some of the appeals
were decided to send to the State Prosecutor's
Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan for
taking relevant measures after being investigated.
Mr. Anvar Aliyev, CEC Commissioner reported
on the state of observing Article 22.2
of the Election Code. Commissioners decided
to discuss this issue in the CEC session
after the investigation.
I.Mammadov, CEC Commissioner reported
on the appeal of A.Ahmadov, authorized
representative of the New Azerbaijan Party
to CEC. In the appeal it was requested
to take relevant legal measures as I.Gambar,
candidate to presidency did not meet the
requirements of Article 58 of the Election
Code, did not give precise information
to CEC on the property and income possessed
in accordance with the right to property
and hide his 57010, 4 thousand manat income
got for the final 2002 of the "Yeni
Musavat" newspaper. CEC decided that
the Control-Inspection Commission shall
investigate this issue and put it into
the discussion of the Commission again.
Then other issues on the agenda were discussed
and relevant decisions were adopted.
Representatives of IFES (International
Foundation for Election Systems), OSCE/ODIHR,
Council of Europe, National Democracy
Institution, the USA embassy, as well
as representatives of domestic and foreign
mass media participated in the CEC session.
CEC Press Service
[23.09.2003]
The Central Election Commission conducted
its session chaired by Mr. Mazahir Panahov
on September 23, 2003.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary reported
on the approval of CEC Regulation. The
Regulation was approved by considering
the suggestions.
Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary reported
on the approval of Instruction on the
working rules for Precinct Election Commissions
(PECs) on the Election Day and this document
was also approved by considering the suggestions.
Mr. Azer Taghiyev, CEC Commissioner reported
on the express of attitudes toward the
events happened in some constituencies
on September 21, 2003. During discussions
commissioners stated that stability is
the most important factor for the conduct
of elections and spoke about the efforts
of some destructive circles in the country
to ruin this stability and form the situation
of 1991-1992 years. The speakers noted
that candidates to presidency shall not
abuse while conducting pre-election campaign,
shall step in accordance with the requirements
of the Election Code and shall not form
affected opposition. Speakers considered
that the police shall prevent such cases
in accordance with the Law of the Republic
of Azerbaijan “On the police” and other
relevant laws and shall ensure the protection
of public tranquility. Then CEC made statement
related to these events. Appeals related
to these incidents were sent to the State
Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of
Azerbaijan for taking relevant measures
after being investigated.
Mr. Gabil Orujov, CEC Commissioner reported
on the registration of observers. CEC
commissioners decided to settle this issue
positively.
Representatives of IFES (International
Foundation for Election Systems), OSCE/ODIHR,
National Democracy Institution, the USA
embassy, as well as representatives of
domestic and foreign mass media participated
in the session.
CEC Press Service
[18.09.2003]
The Central Election Commission conducted
its session chaired by Mr. Mazahir Panahov
on September 18, 2003.
After the CEC commissioners approved CEC
session minutes dated on September 3,
2003 and 8, 2003, Mr. Gabil Orujov, CEC
commissioner reported on the consideration
of appeals on the observation of the citizens
in all areas of the Republic of Azerbaijan
on their own initiative. Commissioners
decided to reply to the appeals positively.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary reported
on the approval of the comment on the
rules for completing final protocol of
the Precinct Election Commission (PEC)
on the counting of votes and voting results
in the polling station during the Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan
and Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, another CEC Secretary
reported on the approval of the comment
on the rules for completing final protocol
of the Constituency Election Commission
(Con.EC) on the counting of votes and
voting results in the constituency. Both
documents were approved by considering
suggestions.
In the session, the appeal of the Central
Election Commission to candidates to presidency
was approved. Commissioners challenged
candidates to presidency for respect citizens
and one another while conducting pre-election
campaign.
Then it was decided to register 50 agents
appointed by the Civil Solidarity Party
and 26 agents appointed by the Musavat
Party.
Later, the Commission heard the reports
on the modifications in the compositions
of some Con.ECs and relevant decisions
were adopted.
In the session, applications and appeals
entered the CEC were also in consideration
and it was decided to send some of the
appeals to the State Prosecutor’s Office
of the Republic of Azerbaijan to be investigated.
CEC adopted relevant
decisions after discussing other issues
in the agenda.
Representatives of IFES (International
Foundation for Election Systems), OSCE/ODIHR,
Great Britain embassy and representatives
of domestic and foreign mass media participated
in the session of the Commission.
CEC Press Service
[11. 09.2003]
In the article under the title of "Treason
was revealed" published in the number
of "Yeni Musavat" newspaper
dated on September 11, 2003 it was informed
that as if "Senayeavtomatika"
Industrial Unity prepared transparent
ballot boxes. The Central Election Commission
refutes this information and states that
transparent boxes are not prepared in
any enterprise operating in our country.
Transparent boxes have been prepared in
Honk Kong by the organization of IFES
(International Foundation for Election
Systems) and by the financial support
of Germany, the USA, Netherlands and Great
Britain governments.
And "Senayeavtomatika" Industrial
Unity prepares not transparent ballot
boxes, but voting booths in accordance
with the treaty signed with the central
Election Commission and such booths have
already been sent to the polling stations
of most constituencies.
The information reflected in the article
published in the above-mentioned newspaper
is not in accordance with the truth and
such misinformation shall be estimated
as efforts and ill-intentioned approaches
to obstacle the works done in the direction
of conducting fair, transparent and democratic
elections.
The Central Election Commission calls
citizens to be vigilant, not to believe
in such misinformation and ensures the
voters that it will take all legal measures
for the conduct of free, fair and democratic
elections after this, too.
[09.09.2003]
Venice Commission of the Council of
Europe, Office for Human Rights of the
Council of Europe and special representative
of Secretary General of the Council of
Europe to Azerbaijan will conduct joint
training-seminars on the subject of elections
in Baki by participation of the Central
Election Commission of the Republic of
Azerbaijan on September 8-9-10, 2003 .
Training-seminars were considered to
be conducted on two groups. The first
group includes representatives of political
parties, election observers, representatives
of NGOs and mass media and the second
group includes commissioners of the
Central Election Commission and lower
election commissions and court judges.
Training-seminar will be conducted for
representatives of political parties,
election observers, representatives
of NGOs and mass media who enter the
first group on September 8, 2003. Participation
of commissioners of the Central Election
Commission and lower election commissions
who enter the second group is considered
on September 9, 2003. Besides CEC and
lower election commissioners court judges
who enter the second group will also
be participants of the training-seminar
on September 10, 2003, i.e. on the third
day of the activity.
It was considered that Mr. Bernard Owen
– Secretary General of Comparative Election
Studies Center (France), Mr. Didier
Vinolas – Ministry of Interior Affairs
of France, Mr. Richard Baretin – Official
of Law Department of Ireland, Mr. G.
Buenger – Representative of International
Commission on Missing People in Skopje,
Mr. Christophoros Christophorou – former
director of Cyprus TV and Radio Body,
media and political analytic and Mr.
Ashok Ahir – Managing editor and politician
of Wales Office, BBC are to report in
this activity.
CEC Press Service
[08.09.2003]
The Central Election Commission of the
Republic of Azerbaijan (CEC) conducted
its session chaired by Mr. Mazahir Panahov
on September 8, 2003.Mr. Ingilab Nasirov,
CEC Secretary reported on the approval
of the comment on the inspection-control
system of Constituency Election Commissions
(Con.ECs) and the elaboration of voters
lists. These documents were adopted by
considering suggestions.Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov,
another CEC Secretary reported on the
list of documents submitted to the Con.EC
for the registration of observers and
on the approval of the comment on the
rules for citizens observation upon their
own initiative. The Commission approved
these documents, too by considering proposals.
Then it was reported on the registration
of Huseynagha Alishan oghlu Aliyev, Rahman
Alovsat oghlu Samadov, Bahadur Jamshid
oghlu Salmanov and Zumrud Soltan ghizi
Shirinova who were appointed agents by
Mrs. Lale-Shovket Hajiyeva whose candidacy
to presidency has been registered and
this issue was decided to be settled positively.Later,
Mrs. Svetlana Gasimova, CEC Deputy Chairman
and Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary
reported on the modifications in the composition
of some Con.ECs and it was decided to
make modifications in the composition
of these Con.ECs.In the session, applications
and complaints entered CEC were also considered
and relevant decisions were adopted.
On September 6, 2003, the Commmission
put the actions committed while using
free airtime on Azerbaijan State TV allocated
for registered candidates during the round-table
into discussion. CEC commissioners condemned
this incident and adopted decision on
applying to registered candidates for
avoiding such cases.
Then Mr. Azer Taghiyev, CEC commissioner
made the participants of the session aware
of the CEC applies to mass media. CEC
commissioners voted for the approval of
these applies.
Representatives of IFES (International
Foundation for Election Systems), OSCE/ODIHR,
National Democracy Institute of the Council
of Europe, representatives of embassies
of the USA, Japan and Kazakhstan, as well
as representatives of domestic and foreign
mass media participated in the session.
CEC Press
Service
[02.09.2003]
The Central Election Commission (CEC)
conducted its session chaired by Mr. Mazahir
Panahov on September 2, 2003.
After the approval of the agenda of session
by commissioners, the minutes of session
of CEC dated on July 21, 2003, July 25,
2003 and August 1, 2003 were approved.
Then Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary
reported on the registration of 50 agents
appointed by the Modern Musavat Party.
The Commission decided to settle this
issue positively.
CEC adopted the relevant
decision by considering the issue of making
modifications in the composition of some
Constituency Election Commissions (Con.ECs).
Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary suggested
to appeal to the court to deprive Mr.
Hafiz Alamdar oghlu Hajiyev, registered
candidate to presidency of his right to
use airtime during pre-election campaign
as he disseminated information offending
and disgracing honor and dignity of other
registered candidates to presidency. Commissioners
did not approve this suggestion. CEC warned
Mr. Hafiz Alamdar oghlu Hajiyev, candidate
to presidency of not using expressions
offending dignity and honor of other registered
candidates to presidency in the future
and sent the case to the State Prosecutor’s
Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan to
be investigated.
Then the appeal of the New Azerbaijan
Party related to taking measures for the
dissemination of the information offending
and disgracing honor and dignity of President
Heydar Alirza oghlu Aliyev upon using
airtime allocated on State TV on August
29, 2003 by Mr. Ali Amirhuseyn oghlu Karimli
and Mr. Etibar Salidar oghlu Mammadov.
It was decided to warn Mr. Etibar Salidar
oghlu Mammadov and Mr. Ali Amirhuseyn
oghlu Karimov of not allowing such cases
in the future and to send the complaint
to the Ministry of Justice of the Republic
of Azerbaijan to take relevant measures
by investigating the facts in the application.
Then applications and complaints entered
CEC were discussed. Three of the complaints
were sent to the State Prosecutor’s Office
of the Republic of Azerbaijan to be investigated.
The Commission discussed
the current issues at the end and adopted
relevant decisions.
Representatives of IFES (International
Foundation for Election Systems), OSCE/ODIHR,
as well as representatives of domestic
and foreign mass media participated in
the session.
CEC Press Service
[28.08.2003]
The Central
Election Commission (CEC) conducted its
session chaired by Mr. Mazahir Panahov
on August 28, 2003.
After the approval of the agenda of the
session, Mr. Mazahir Panahov, CEC Chairman
reported on the approval of minutes of
session of CEC dated on July 15, 2003,
16, 2003 and 19, 2003. Influential minutes
of session were approved by considering
proposals of commissioners.
Then Mrs. Svetlana Gasimova, CEC Deputy
Chairman reported on the agenda of the
following seminar-training for commissioners
of Constituency Election Commissions (Con.ECs)
related to the preparation of the Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Commissioners decided to approve the agenda.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary reported
with the proposal to register 50 agents
appointed by Mr. Gudrat Muzaffar oghlu
Hasanguliyev, candidate to presidency.
The proposal was approved by the Commission.
Then Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary
reported on the registration of 50 agents
appointed by Mrs. Lale-Shovket Hajiyeva,
candidate to presidency and on the approval
of the appointment of Mr. Rasim Mirzahuseyn
oghlu Niftaliyev as a member with consultative
right by the Azerbaijan Popular Front
Party. Commissioners settled this issue
positively, too.
Later, the Commission considered issues
related to the making modifications in
the composition of some Con.ECs. The Commission
decided to make modifications in the composition
of Absheron Con.EC #45, Agjabedi Con.Ec
#82 and Imishli-Beylagan Con.EC #80.
Discussions on meeting
requirements of Article 22.2 of the Election
Code related to the inadmissibility of
election commissioners being on state
or municipal service were held and issues
were decided to put into discussion again
after being investigated. Then other
issues in the agenda were discussed and
relevant decisions were adopted.
Representatives of IFES (International
Foundation for Election Systems), National
Democracy Institution, OSCE/ODIHR, Japan
embassy, as well as representatives
of domestic and foreign mass media participated
in the CEC session.
CEC Press Service
[22.08.2003]
The Central Election Commission of the
Republic of Azerbaijan (CEC) conducted
its session chaired by Mr. Mazahir Panahov
on August 22, 2003.
Mr. Mazahir Panahov, CEC Chairman reported
on the formation of the lottery commission
in order to provide registered candidates
to presidency with free airtime related
to the Presidential Elections of the Republic
of Azerbaijan on October 15, 2003. Then,
a lottery commission consisting of CEC
commissioners - Mr. Azer Taghiyev, Mr.
Fuad Javadov, Mr. Anvar Aliyev and Mr.
Azer Sariyev, Head of CEC Press Department
was established. Later, Mr. Mazahir
Panahov, CEC Chairman reported on the
allocation of funding by CEC for reimbursement
of the payment for providence of registered
candidates to presidency with free airtime
in pages of periodicals “Azerbaijan”,
“Khalg gazeti” (“Popular newspaper”),
“Respublica” (“Republic”) and “Bakinski
rabochi” (Baku worker”). The Commission
decided to solve this issue positively.
Mrs. Svetlana Gasimova, CEC Deputy Chairman
reported on the registration of 50 agents
appointed by the New Azerbaijan Party.
The Commission decided to solve this issue
positively.
Then, a break was proclaimed to conduct
the lottery in the CEC session and lottery
was conducted by participation of authorized
representatives of candidates to presidency
and representatives of mass media. After
the end of lottery, results were declared.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary reported
on the approval of the appointment of
Mr. Arif Amiraslan oghlu Guliyev as member
with consultative right to vote in CEC
by the Alliance Party for the sake of
Azerbaijan and appointment of Mr. Abdulla
Huseyn oghlu Isayev as observer in the
whole territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The Commission decided to solve this issue
positively.
Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary reported
on the presentation of Mr. Muzaffar Giyas
oghlu Bakhishov appointed member with
consultative right to vote by the Civil
Solidarity Party, as well as of Mr. Yamil
Isa oghlu Mustafayev appointed observer
in the whole territory of the Republic
of Azerbaijan. The Commission voted for
these issues.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary brought
the proposal on the approval of the appointment
of Mr. Rauf Allahverdi oghlu Hasanzade
as member with consultative right to vote
in CEC by the Modern Musavat Party, as
well as appointment of Mr. Akif Musa oghlu
Mammadov as observer in the whole territory
of the republic to notice. CEC participants
upheld this proposal.
Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary reported
on the approval of the appointment of
Mr. Elkhan Saleh oghlu Abbasov as member
with consultative right to vote in CEC
by Lale Shovkat Hajiyeva, candidate to
presidency and appointment of Mr. Mahir
Mammad oghlu Yagubov as observer in the
whole territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The Commission solved this issue positively,
too.
Later, Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary
brought the proposal on the approval of
the appointment of Mr. Telman Abieli oghlu
Gasimov as member with consultative right
to vote in CEC by the National Unity Party,
as well as on the registration of 50 agents
appointed by this party to notice. This
issue was decided to be settled positively.
Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov,
CEC Secretary reported on the approval
of the appointment of Mr. Azad Yusif oghlu
Masiyev as member with consultative right
to vote in CEC by the Adalet Party and
appointment of Mr. Rustam Samad oghlu
Hasanov as observer in the whole territory
of the Republic of Azerbaijan and on the
registration of 50 agents.
Then, Mr. Azer Taghiyev, CEC commissioner
reported on the consideration of the entered
appeals. CEC commissioners adopted relevant
decisions related to complains.
Later, Mr. Fuad Javadov,
CEC commissioner declared the results
of the lottery conducted with the aim
of free airtime division for registered
candidates in the Presidential Elections
of the Republic of Azerbaijan on October
15, 2003. Commissioners voted for the
approval of these results.
Representatives of IFES (International
Foundation for Election Systems), National
Democracy Institution, embassies of
the USA, Japan, representatives of foreign
and domestic mass media participated
in the CEC session.
CEC Press Service
[21.08.2003]
Seminar
for Constituency Election commissioners
Regional seminars for Constituency Election
commissioners related to Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan
are continued to be held. On August 21,
seminar was held in the Cultural Center
named after Shahriyar for commissioners
of 29 constituencies located in Baku and
commissioners of Jabrayil-Gubadli Con.EC
# 120, Shusha-Fizuli-Khojali-Khojavend
Con.EC #124 and Zangilan-Gubadli Con.EC
# 125.
Seminar was opened by Mr. Mazahir Panahov,
CEC Chairman. He congratulated Con.EC
commissioners for being elected and informed
that CEC organized seminars in 7 regions
of the country for legal eduaction and
instruction of Con.EC commisioners. CEC
Chairman also brought into the attention
that such an activity would also be held
in Nakhichevan city on August 22.
Later, M.Panahov said that next Preisdential
Elections will be an important historical
event in public-political life of our
country and under such historical condition,
Con.ECs carry great responsibility. CEC
Chairman who emphasized the importance
of the factor of public-political stabilityfor
the conduct of transparent and fair elections.
CEC Chairman stated that such stability
had already been formed at the result
of efforts of incumbent government, multi
party system was constituted, sensorship
was canceled upon mass media, shortly
saying, democratic situation was restored.
The speaker who thanked the incumbent
government stated that Election Code of
the Republic of Azerbaijan adopted by
the country parliament and enforced by
being signed by state head.
CEC Chairman stated that conduct of elections
consists of 3 stages. At the first stage
candidates are nominated, at the second
stage, campaign is conducted, at this
stage, voting is held. Speaker who told
that first stage is finished and much
work was done, informed that second stage
began. M. Panahov specially noted that
establishment of Con.ECs and PECs is of
great importance.
At the seminar, reports of CEC commissioners
were heard. Mr. Fuad Javadov, CEC Commissioner
reported on the compilement of voters
lists and de-registration cards that approves
inclusion of voters in voters lists. Telling
examples from international practice he
stated that, compilement of voters lists
was implemented pursuant to Canada and
England practice. He informed that before
main and supplementary voters lists were
for CEC, but now there is single voters
list pursuant to Election Code. He talked
about other issues concerning the discussed
topic.
Mr. Azer Taghiyev, CEC Commissioner, another
speaker reported on ensuring equal conditions
for registered candidates to presidency,
political parties and block of political
parties to conduct of pre-election campaign
within the constituency. He also informed
about the rules and period of pre-election
campaign and talked about the role of
mass media in the campaign process. A.Taghiyev
noted that it should be prevented religious
men to conduct campaign and reminded that
this issue was reflected in the Constitution.
After Azer Taghiyev, Asif Mahmudov, CEC
Commissioner reported on the formation
of PECs and coordination of conrtol upon
them. He talked about establishment of
polling stations, organization rules,
duties of PECs and function of commissioners.
At the end of seminar, CEC commissioners
replied the questions of Con.EC commissioners.
Representatives of mass media participated
in the activity.
[18.08.2003]
Regional seminars are held for Con.EC
commissioners since August 18 up to
August 22, 2003 related to the Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan
pursuant to Article 25.2.7 of Election
Code. Trainings organized for the purpose
of legal education and instructing election
commissioners covers 14 Con.Ecs in 9
regions within the republic (excluding
constituencies in Nakhichevan Autonomous
Republic). In Nakhichevan city, seminars
are considered to be held on August
22 for commissioners of the Con.EC #
1-7. At the seminar, reports on the
compilement of voters lists, de-registration
cards that approves the inclusion of
voters in the voter lists, formation
of equal conditions in the constituency
for registered candidates, political
parties, block of political parties
to conduct pre-election campaign, formation
of PECs and on other topics. CEC commissioners
and official workers of CEC Apparatus
reported.
On August 18, seminars were held in
Sumgayit, Ali-Bayramli, Goychay and
on August 19 in Guba, Shaki and Lankaran.
On August 20, seminars are considered
to be held in Ganja city and on August
21 in Baku city.
On August 19, at the seminar held in
Shaki city, Mr. John Heartland, Deputy
of Head of the OSCE/ODIHR mission related
to the Presidential Elections of the
Republic of Azerbaijan.
CEC Press Service
[15.08.2003]
The Central
Election Commission (CEC) conducted its
session chaired by Mr. Mazahir Panahov
on August 15, 2003.
Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary reported
on the registration of candidacies of
Mr. Sabir Khudu oghlu Rustamkhanli and
Mr. Elshad Nabi oghlu Musayev to presidency
of the Republic of Azerbaijan that have
been approved and Mr. Ingilab Nasirov,
CEC Secretary on the registration of candidacies
of Mr. Hafiz Alamdar oghlu Hajiyev, Mr.
Ali Amirhuseyn oghlu Karimli, Mr. Chingiz
Damir oghlu Sadighov and Mr. Tahir Zayidagha
Karimli to presidency that have been approved.
As Mr. Sabir Khudu oghlu Rustamkhanli
and Mr. Hafiz Alamdar oghlu Hajiyev whose
candidacies to presidency have been approved
applied officially on the registration
of their candidacies under the condition
of not to return voluntary registration
deposit, CEC decided to register their
candidacies to presidency.
The Commission decided to register the
candidacy of Mr. Ali Amirhuseyn oghlu
Karimli to presidency as his documents
have been formalized in accordance with
the requirements of the Election Code
.
The candidacies of Mr. Elshad Nabi oghlu
Musayev, Mr. Chingiz Damir oghlu Sadighov
and Mr. Tahir Zayidagha oghlu Karimli
to presidency that have been approved
were not registered as valid voters signatures
submitted in support of them were insufficient.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary reported
on the approval of the appointment of
Mr. Elchin Abdulrahim oghlu Mirzabayli
member with consultative voting right
to CEC by Mr. Gudrat Muzaffar oghlu Hasanguliyev,
candidate to presidency of the Republic
of Azerbaijan, as well as appointment
of Mr. Elbrus Gibleli oghlu Mammadov observer
to observe in all areas of the Republic
of Azerbaijan. The Commission decided
to settle all these issues positively.
At the end of the session, the issue of
making modifications in the composition
of Constituency Election Commissions (Con.ECs)
in Binagadi constituency # 8 and Zardab-Ujar
constituencies # 92 was discussed and
the relevant decision was adopted.
Representatives of IFES (International
Foundation for Election Systems), OSCE/ODIHR,
National Democracy Institution, special
representation of Secretary General of
the Council of Europe, embassies of the
USA and Turkey, as well as representatives
of foreign and domestic mass media participated
in the session.
CEC Press
Service
[14.08.2003]
The Central Election Commission (CEC)
conducted its session chaired by Mr. Mazahir
Panahov on August 14, 2003.Mr. Ingilab
Nasirov, CEC Secretary reported on the
registration of candidacies of Mr. Hafiz
Alamdar oghlu Hajiyev, Mr. Ikhtiyar Alibala
oghlu Shirin, Mr. Araz Mammad Mubariz
oghlu Alizade, Mrs. Lale-Shovkat Hajiyeva
whose candidacies to presidency of the
Republic of Azerbaijan have been approved.
The Commission did not register the candidacies
of Mr. Hafiz Alamdar oghlu Hajiyev, Mr.
Ikhtiyar Alibala oghlu Shirin, and Mr.
Araz Mammad Mubariz oghlu Alizade whose
candidacies to presidency of the Republic
of Azerbaijan have been approved, as the
number of valid voters signatures submitted
in support of them was insufficient.
CEC decided to register the candidacy
of Mrs. Lale-Shovkat Hajiyeva to presidency
as she appealed on her registration under
the condition of not returning voluntary
registration deposit.
Mr. Mazahir Panahov,
CEC Chairman reported on the conduct of
the voting related to rejection of the
registration of the candidacy of Mr. Sabit
Khudu oghlu Rustamkhanli to presidency.
The Commission decided not to register
the candidacy of Mr. Sabir Khudu oghlu
Rustamkhanli to presidency by vote majority.
In the session, Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov,
CEC Secretary reported on the results
of the consideration of complains entered
CEC based on the violations of the requirements
of Article 19.3 of the Election Code
of the Republic of Azerbaijan by some
Constituency Election Commissions (Con.ECs).
The issue was comprehensively discussed
and in fact, not any violation of law
was revealed.
Report of Mrs. Svetlana Gasimova, CEC
Deputy Chairman on the modifications
made in the composition of Lankaran-Astara
Con.EC # 76 was in hearing. It was decided
to give consent to making modifications
in the composition of this Con.EC.
After the report of Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov,
CEC Secretary on the approval of Mr.
Ilham Kochari oghlu Ismayilov who has
been appointed member with consultative
right to vote by the Musavat Party was
in hearing, it was decided to approve
the appointment of Mr. Ilham Kochari
oghlu Ismayilov member with consultative
right to vote.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary reported
on the consideration of appeals entered
the Commission. The Commission decided
to send these appeals to the State Prosecutor’s
Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan
as appendices to the documents under
investigation.
At the end of the session, current issues
were discussed.
Representatives of IFES (International
Foundation for Election Systems), OSCE/ODIHR,
special representation of Secretary
General of the Council of Europe, embassies
of the USA, Turkey, Japan, as well as
representatives of foreign and domestic
mass media participated in CEC session.
CEC Press Service
[12.08.2003]
The Central Election
Commission (CEC) conducted its session chaired
by Mr. Mazahir Panahov on August 12, 2003.
In the session, Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC
Secretary reported on the approval of “Instruction
on the statuses of authorized representatives
of the candidate to presidency of the Republic
of Azerbaijan, political parties and blocs
of political parties and on “Instruction
on the statuses of agents” and Mr. Vidadi
Mahmudov, CEC Secretary on the approval
of “Instruction on the statuses of commissioners
with consultative voting rights of election
commissions”. These documents were approved
by considering opinions and proposals of
commissioners.
Report of Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary
on “Instruction on providing security of
registered candidates to presidency of the
Republic of Azerbaijan” was in hearing.
The Commission considered expedient to solve
this issue under discussion positively.
Participants of the session listened to
the report of Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary
on the registration of candidacies of Mr.
Etibar Salidar oghlu Mammadov and Mrs. Lale-Shovkat
Hajiyeva to presidency of the Republic of
Azerbaijan whose candidacies have been approved.
The Commission decided to register candidacy
of Mr. Etibar Salidar oghlu Mammadov to
presidency.
As the signature sheets and other election
documents of Mrs. Lale-Shovkat Hajiyeva
did not meet the requirements of the Election
Code, her candidacy to presidency was not
registered.
Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary reported
on the registration of candidacy of Mr.
Sabir Khudu oghlu Rustamkhanli to presidency
whose candidacy has been approved. After
long discussions, issue related to the registration
of candidacy of Mr. Sabir Khudu oghlu Rustamkhanli
to presidency was put off for the following
session to investigate certain points.
Mrs. Svetlana Gasimova, CEC Deputy Chairman
and Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary reported
on modifications made in the composition
of some Constituency Election Commissions
(CON.ECs). The Commission considered acceptable
to approve proposed modifications.
After the report of Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov,
CEC Secretary on the approval of the list
of documents submitted to CEC for accreditation
of observers was in hearing, it was decided
to approve the list of these documents.
Mr. Azer Taghiyev, CEC Commissioner reported
on the consideration of appeals entered
CEC. It was decided to put the issue of
pre-election materials directed against
candidates to presidency in some papers
into comprehensive discussion in the following
session. Report of Mr. Ingilab Nasirov,
CEC Secretary on the transference of the
expenses providing constituencies #1-7 with
equipment to the bank account of the Central
Election Commission of Nakhchivan Autonomous
Republic was in hearing. The Commission
voted for positive solution of this issue.
At the end of the session, daily issues
were considered. Representatives of IFES
(International Foundation for Election Systems),
special representative of Secretary General
of the Council of Europe, representatives
of OSCE/ODIHR, embassies of the USA, Turkey,
Romania, Israel, as well as representatives
of mass media participated in the session.
CEC
Press Service
[08.08.2003]
The Central Election Commission of the Republic
of Azerbaijan (CEC) conducted its session
chaired by Mr. Mazahir Panahov on August
8, 2003. Mr. Mazahir Panahov reported on
the approval of the minutes of CEC sessions
dated on July 12, 2003, July 13, 2003 and
July 14, 2003. The Commission decided to
approve these minutes of session.
Later, other issues included in the agenda
were considered. Mrs. Svetlana Gasimova,
CEC Deputy Chairman reported on the approval
of “Agenda for the conduct of zone seminars
of commissioners of Constituency Election
Commissions (ConECs) related to the Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan”.
The Commission decided to approve the Agenda.
Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary reported
on the registration of the candidacy of
Mr. Ilyas Abbas oghlu Ismayilov and Mr.
Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary on that of
Mr. Yunus Isakhan oghlu Ismayilov whose
candidacies to presidency had been approved.
The Commission decided to register the candidacies
of Mr. Ilyas Abbas oghlu Ismayilov and Mr.
Yunus Isakhan oghlu Aliyev to presidency.
Mr. Azer Taghiyev, CEC commissioner reported
to the participants of the session on the
approval of “Instruction on rules for the
application of some provisions of the Election
Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan related
to pre-election campaign during the Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan,
providing registered candidates to participate
in the Presidential Elections, political
parties, blocs of political parties whose
candidates have been registered with airtime
on channels of the State TV and Radio Company
and publication of pre-election campaign
materials in periodicals” and Mr. Ingilab
Nasirov, CEC Secretary on “Instruction on
rules for formation of Precinct Election
Commissions (PECs). The Commission decided
to approve both Instructions.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary reported
on the approval of “Regulation by CEC Secretariat”.
The Commission approved the Regulation by
considering given offers.
In the session, reports of Mrs. Svetlana
Gasimova, CEC Deputy Chairman, Mr. Ingilab
Nasirov, CEC Secretary and Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov,
CEC Secretary on modifications in the composition
of some election commissions were in hearing.
The Commission adopted the relevant decision
related to this.
After the report of Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov,
CEC Secretary on the approval of samples
of minutes of session by ConECs and PECs
on the election results was in hearing,
it was decided to approve these samples
of minutes of session.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary reported
on the approval of special form of ID card
for the voting of persons accused in prisons
or sentenced. The Commission decided to
approve the ID card form.
Report of Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary
on the consideration of appeals entered
CEC was discussed and the documents were
decided to be sent to the State Prosecutor’s
Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan by
being investigated for taking the relevant
measure.
Issue on providing the security of candidates
to presidency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
was postponed for the following session
by the decision of the Commission.
At the end of the session, current issues
were considered.
Representatives of IFES (International Foundation
for Election Systems), Baku office of OSCE/ODIHR,
USA National Democracy Institution, Baku
office of General Secretary of Council of
Europe, USA Embassy and mass media participated
in CEC session.
CEC Press Service
[03.08.2003]
The Central Election Commission (CEC) conducted
its session chaired by Mr. Mazahir Panahov
on August 3, 2003. Mr. Mazahir Panahov reported
on the approval of the minutes of session
of CEC dated on July 8, 2003 and July 9,
2003. The commissioners decided to approve
these minutes of session.
Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary made
report on the registration of the candidacy
of Mr. Gambar Isa Yunus oghlu to presidency
and his candidacy has been approved. The
Commission adopted a decision to register
the candidacy to presidency of Mr. Gambar
Isa Yunus oghlu.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary made
report on the registration of the candidacies
to presidency of Mr. Abutalib Ganbar oghlu
Samadov and Mr. Gudrat Muzaffar oghlu Hasanguliyev
whose candidacies have been approved. The
Commission registered the candidacies to
presidency of Mr. Abutalib Ganbar oghlu
Samadov and Mr. Gudrat Muzaffar oghlu Hasanguliyev.
Relevant decisions were adopted after the
reports of Mrs. Svetlana Gasimova, Deputy
Chairperson and Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC
Secretary, on modifications made in the
composition of some election commissions
were in hearing.
In the session, the report of Mr. Vidadi
Mahmudov, CEC Secretary on the consideration
of the appeals received by CEC was in hearing
and for taking relevant measures it was
decided to send the appeals to the State
Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan
by having been investigated after their
discussion.
CEC also decided to approve some document
samples related to the Presidential Elections
of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Representatives of IFES (International Foundation
for Election Systems), Baku office of OSCE/ODIHR,
embassies of the USA and Turkey, as well
as representatives of foreign and domestic
mass media participated in the session.
CEC Press Service
[01.08.2003]
The Central
Election Commission (CEC) conducted its
session chaired by Mr. Mazahir Panahov on
August 1, 2003. Mr. Mazahir Panahov reported
to the participants of the session on the
registration of the candidacy to presidency
of Mr. Ilham Heydar oghlu Aliyev for the
Presidential Elections of the Republic of
Azerbaijan on October 15, 2003. He directed
the attention of all participants to the
full compatibility of signature sheets and
other election documents submitted for registration
of the candidacy to presidency of Mr. Ilham
Heydar oghlu Aliyev with requirements of
the Election Code.
CEC adopted
a decision on registration of the candidacy
to presidency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
of Mr. Ilham Heydar oghlu Aliyev.
Later, they
considered other issues intended in the
agenda of the session.
Mr. Ingilab
Nasirov, CEC Secretary informed commissioners
on consideration of appeals to provide the
National Congress Party, as well as to Mr.
Elshad Musayev whose candidacy to presidency
was nominated by the “Boyuk Azerbayjan”
(“Great Azerbaijan”) voters’ initiative
group with supplementary signature sheets.
CEC decided to provide the National Congress
Party and Mr. Elshad Musayev, nominated
by “Boyuk Azerbayjan” (“Great Azerbaijan”)
voters’ initiative group with supplementary
signature sheets.
In the session,
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary reported
on pre-timely withdrawal from the membership
to the Constituency Election Commission
(ConEC) in Khachmaz city constituency #55
for the Presidential Elections of the Republic
of Azerbaijan of Mrs. Vafa Adil gizi Damirova
with her own request. The Commission decided
to comply with the request.
In the session,
after the report of Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov,
CEC Secretary on approval of some document
samples related to the Presidential Elections
of the Republic of Azerbaijan was in hearing,
these documents were adopted as a basis.
At the end,
current issues were considered.
Representatives
of IFES (International Foundation for Election
Systems), Baku Office of OSCE/ODIHR, representatives
of embassies of Turkey, USA, Japan, Israel,
Poland, as well as representatives of foreign
and domestic mass media participated in
the session.
CEC
Press Service
[26.07.2003]
The Central Election Commission (CEC) conducted
conference on July 26, 2003 by participation
of heads of Constituency Election Commissions
(ConECs) from #57 up to #117 related to
the Presidential Elections of the Republic
of Azerbaijan. Mr. Mazahir Panahov, CEC
Chairman opened the conference where CEC
commissioners and responsible officials
of the Secretariat participated. He reported
on preparation works related to the Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan,
spoke about measures implemented in the
direction of voter education. He directed
the attention of conference participants
to the printing of instructions, regulations,
comments and other normative documents to
be delivered to ConECs and PECs, broad explanatory
works implemented by CEC commissioners on
state TV and radio channels. He stated that
all these would help democratic, transparent
and fair conduct of the Presidential Elections
in Azerbaijan. The attention of session
participants was directed also to inviting
a great number of representatives of international
election bodies as observers to the Presidential
Elections.
Later, Mr. Mazahir Panahov specially stated
broad chances for the conduct of elections
based on democratic values as a result of
establishment of public-political stability
after the Republic of Azerbaijan got independence.
Mr. Mazahir Panahov who said that our motherland
was among the countries where democracy continuously
developed as a result of the conduct of elections
based on European standards by seriously observing
the principles of justice, also stated his
confidence in adopting the power of law as
a basis in the Presidential Elections of the
Republic of Azerbaijan. He directed the attention
to formation of stable legal base for this.
CEC chairperson also spoke of the responsibility
of duties charged on Constituency Election
Commissions in order to achieve whole realization
of ensuring democratic values in elections,
challenged their heads to be vigilant to prevent
any violation of law.
Speech on “Activity
of ConECs” by Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary,
generated interest of session participants
from the viewpoint of its urgency. Audience
was pleased with clarifications by Mr. Ingilab
Nasirov related to the activity of ConECs.
In the conference,
report by Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary,
on “The result of forming ConECs”, report
of Mr. Azer Taghiyev on “Rules for the conduct
of pre-election campaign of candidates to
presidency of the Republic of Azerbaijan”
also were in hearing. Above-mentioned issues
were discussed and questions by ConEC Chairpersons
were answered.
After the conference,
ConEC representatives were provided with
the Election Code, first volume of Instructions,
Calendar Plan for basic measures and activities
on preparation and conduct of the Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan,
copiers, ConEC stamps, ID cards for ConECs
and other materials.
The conference
is intended to be conducted on July 28,
2003 by participation of ConEC Chairpersons
of constituencies from #1 up to #56 and
ConECs of occupied.
Representatives
of OSCE/ODIHR and mass media participated
in the conference.
CEC Press Service
[25.07.2003]
Central Election
Commission (CEC) conducted its session chaired
by Mr. Mazahir Panahov on July 25, 2003.
Mr. Mazahir Panahov put the issue on approval
of the minutes of the sessions on July 2,
2003, July 4, 2003 and July 6, 2003 of CEC
of the Republic of Azerbaijan into discussion.
These documents have been approved by considering
offers of commissioners.
Later, Mr. Mazahir
Panahov reported to the participants of
the session on formation of the composition
of Press Group under CEC. Mr. Ingilab Nasirov,
representative of independent CEC commissioners
offered to form the composition of Press
Group from representatives of ANS Independent
Broadcasting and Media Company, “Olaylar”
Agency and “Newspaper #525”, Mr. Vidadi
Mahmudov, representative of opposition offered
representatives of Space TV Company, “Yeni
Musavat” newspaper and “Turan” Agency, Mrs.
Svetlana Gasimova, representative of the
New Azerbaijan Party offered representatives
of Azerbaijan State Telegraph Agency (AzerTaj),
Azerbaijan State TV and Radio Broadcasting
Company and “Azerbaijan” newspaper. Offers
were adopted unanimously. Commissioners
Mr. Azer Taghiyev, Mr. Fuad Javadov, Mr.
Asef Aliyev and Mr. Arif Huseynov, Head
of Press Service will represent CEC in the
Press Group under CEC.
In the session,
report by Mrs. Svetlana Gasimova, Deputy
Chairperson on approval of “Agenda of the
conference of chairpersons of Constituency
Election Commissions to be held on July
26 and 28, 2003 related to the preparation
of the Presidential Elections” was in hearing.
The Commission decided to approve the agenda.
Later, Mrs. Svetlana Gasimova had reported
on making changes in the composition of
the Constituency Election Commission in
constituencies Sumgayit II #42, Aghdam city
#118 and Aghdam villages #119 for Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
CEC decided termination of authorities in
advance of Mr. Goshgar Jahan oghlu Asgarov,
member of the Constituency Election Commission
on the constituency Sumgayit #42 for Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan
and appointment of Mr. Rahman Ashraf oghlu
Gadirov as a member of the Constituency
Election Commission on Aghdam city #118,
Mr. Gambar Isgandar oghlu Hasanov as a member
of the Constituency Election Commission
on Agdam village #119.
The Commission has decided to provide Civil
Solidarity Party with supplementary signature
sheets by considering appeals filed to CEC.
In the session, appointment of Mr. Huseyn
Mammad oghlu Pashayev member of New Azerbaijan
Party with consultative right and accreditation
of Mr. Shaitdin Sardar oghlu Aliyev as observer
for all territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan
by New Azerbaijan Party have been approved.
Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC commissioner reported
on “Instruction on rules for transfer and
return of voluntary registration deposits”.
The instruction was put into discussion and
adopted as a basis considering offers by members.
In the session, report of Mr. Azer Taghiyev,
CEC commissioner on approval of “Instruction
on application of some provisions of the election
Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan based on
the conduct of pre-election campaign during
the Presidential Elections of the Republic
of Azerbaijan and providing registered political
parties, blocs of political parties participating
in the Presidential Elections with airtime
on channels of Azerbaijan State TV and Radio
Company and publication of pre-election campaign
materials on periodicals” was in hearing.
Discussion of the document was decided to
be continued in one of the following sessions.
Representatives of IFES (International Foundation
for Election Systems) and representative of
OSCE/ODIHR, foreign and domestic mass media
participated in the session.
CEC
Press Service
[21.07.2003]
On July 21, another meeting of the Central
Election Commission chaired by Mazahir Panahov
was conducted. Firstly, Mr. Mazahir Panahov,
Chairperson of the Central Election Commission
reported on approval of minutes of the session
of the Central Election Commission dated
on June 27, 2003 and June 30, 2003. The
Commission has decided to approve protocols
of the mentioned sessions. Then Mr. Ingilab
Nasirov, Secretary of the Central Election
Commission offered to discuss the consideration
of the approval of candidacy of Mr. Ayaz
Niyazi oghlu Mutallibov nominated by “Khilaskar”
(“Liberator”) initiative group for Presidential
Elections on October 15, 2003. Mr. Ingilab
Nasirov reported about shortcomings of documents
submitted to the Central Election Commission
on the person nominated to candidacy to
presidency and mentioned irrefutable facts.
The Commission adopted decision on rejection
to candidacy of Mr. Ayaz Niyazi oghlu Mutallibov.
Mr. Azer Taghiyev, member of the Central
Election Commission reported to participants
on approval of “Instruction on press group
under the Central Election Commission on
the control upon observing rules for conduct
of pre-election campaign in mass media”.
This document was discussed and adopted
as a basis.
Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, Secretary of the Central
Election Commission made report on “Regulation
for the Constituency Election Commissions”
and “Regulation for the Precinct Election
Commissions”. Both documents were adopted
as basis.
In the session, the issue on reconsideration
of re-nomination of persons, whose candidacies
to presidency were rejected, was discussed.
The Commission decided not to reconsider
appeals by persons themselves, initiative
groups, political parties and blocs of political
parties for re-nomination of persons rejected
for presidential candidacy.
Representatives of IFES (International Foundation
on Election Systems), OSCE/ ODIHR, USA Embassy
in Baku, as well as representatives of foreign
and domestic mass media participated in
the session.
CEC Press Service
[19.07.2003]
The following session of the Central Election
Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan
by Mr. Mazahir Panahov was held on July
19, 2003. Mr. Mazahir Panahov, CEC Chairman
reported on the registration of the candidacy
of Heydar Alirza oghlu Aliyev to presidency
of the Republic of Azerbaijan on October
15, 2003.
At the session, it was brought into the
attention of all participants that signatue
sheets and election documents submitted
for the registration of Heydar Alirza oghlu
Aliyev were fully in conformity with requirements
of Election Code. CEC adopted decision on
the registration of the candidacy of Heydar
Aliyev to presidency of the Republic of
Azerbaijan.
Mr. Heydar Alirza oghlu Aliyev is the first
registered candidate among approved candidates.
Later, the Commission discussed other issues.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secreatry reported
on the approval of the candidacy of Sayad
Sayad oghlu Sayadov to presidency nominated
by Single Communist Party. The Commission
did not approve the candidacy of Sayad Sayad
oghlu Sayadov as the submitted documents
of the candidate were not prepared pursuant
to requirements of Election Code.
At the session, report of Mr. Ilham Mammadov,
CEC Commissioner on the consideration of
applies entered CEC related to the Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan
appointed on October 15, 2003 was heard.
The Commission decided to send the documents
to the Prosecutor`s Office of the Republic
of Azerbaijan, Supreme Court and Ministry
of Justice for taking relevant measures
after making some investigations.
The Commission considered necessary to investigate
issues in the Constituency Election Commissions.
At the end of the session, current issues
were considered.
At the session, repesentatives of IFES (International
Foundation for Election Systems), OSCE/ODIHR,
as well as domestic and foreign mass media
participated.
CEC Press Service
[15.07.2003]
Central Election Commission of the Republic
of Azerbaijan (CEC) conducted its session
on July 15, 2003. Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC
Secreatry reported on the approval of the
candidacy of Araz Mubariz oghlu Mammad nominated
by the Azerbaijan Social-Democratic Party.
He also stated that documents had been made
official pursuant to the requirements of
the Election Code. The Commission decided
to approve the candidacy of Araz Mubariz
oghlu Mammad to presidency. Later, the Commission
heard the reports of Mr. Ingilab Nasirov
on the approval of the “Instruction on the
rules for working with voters lists of Constituency
and Precinct Election Commissions” and “Instruction
on working rules for observers appointed
by candidates to presidency, political parties,
block of political parties, non-governmental
organizations functioning in the field of
elections”. These documents were approved
by considering the opinions and suggestions
of the commissioners. Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov,
CEC Secreatry reorted on the approval of
the “Comment on elections of secretaries
in Constituency and Precinct Election Commissions.
The Commission also decided to approve this
document by taking opinion and suggestions
as a basis. At the end of the session, current
issues were discussed. Representatives of
IFES (International Foundation for Election
Systems), OSCE Baku office, USA Embassy,
foreign and domestic mass media also participated
at the session.
CEC
Press Service
[14.07.2003]
Central Election Commission of the Republic
of Azerbaijan (CEC) conducted its session.
Report of Mr. Mazahir Panahov, CEC Chairman,
on the approval of ID card sample for
the registered candidate to presidency
related to the Presidential Elections
of the Republic of Azerbaijan was heard.
After the discussion of the document,
it was approved by considering certain
suggestions.
Mrs. Svetlana Gasimova, CEC Deputy Chairman
reported on the approval of persons nominated
by commissioners representing political
parties whose deputies elected on multi-mandate
constituencies constitute majority in
the Milli Majlis, Mr. Asef Mahmudov, CEC
Commissioner on the approval of persons
nominated by commissioners representing
political parties whose deputies elected
on multi-mandate constituencies constitute
minority in the Milli Majlis, Mr. Vidadi
Mahmudov, CEC Secretary on the approval
of persons nominated to membership of
election commission by commisioners representing
non-represented 4 political parties that
gained most of votes in the elections
on single multi-mandate constituency.
The Commission decided to approve unanimously
these issues.
Later, Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary
reported on the approval of the candidacy
of Mr. Huseyn Shadman Bahlul oghlu nominated
by “Vatan” voters initiative group and
informed on conformity of all documents
with requirements of Election Code.
The Commission heard the report of Mr.
Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary on the
approval of the candidacy of Musa Davud
oghlu Tukanov. He brought inconformity
of the documents submitted to CEC with
requirements of Election Code into the
attention of session participants. The
Commission decided not to approve the
candidacy of Musa Davud oghlu Tukanov.
Representatives of IFES (International Foundation
for Election Systems), Japan, the USA, Turkey,
Israil embassies, as well as domestic and
foreign mass media participated at the session.
CEC Press Service
[13.07.2003]
Central Election Commission of the Republic
of Azerbaijan (CEC) conducted its session
on July 13, 2003.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary reported
to the commissioners on the approval of
the candidacy of Kamran Anvar oghlu Rustamov
nominated on his own initiative. As the
documents submitted to the CEC by Kamran
Anvar oghlu Rustamov were not prepared pursuant
to the requirements of relevant Articles
in Election Code, his candidacy to presidency
was not approved.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary reorted
on the application of special stencil forms
for the voting of blind voters without any
assistant. CEC commissioners expresses their
assertion that blind persons would greet
this innovation for the first time in the
election history of the Republic of Azerbaijan
with pleasure and stated that application
of submitted stencil form is bright example
of ensurance of election right of these
persons not only in words, but also in work.
Approval of special voting stencil form
was decided to be approved.
Later, report of Mr. Ilham Mammadov, CEC
Commissioner was heard on the apply entered
CEC by authorized representatives of Adalet
Party related to the Presidential Elections
of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Commission
decided to send this apply to the Prosecutor`s
Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan for
taking relevant measures.
Representatives of IFES (International Foundation
for Election Systems), domestic and foreign
mass media participated at the session.
CEC Press Service
[12.07.2003]
Central Election Commission of the Republic
of Azerbaijan (CEC) conducted its session
on July 12, 2003.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary reported
on the approval of “the Comment on preparation
and issue rules of voting cards that approves
inclusion of voters in voters lists” and
Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov, CEC Secretary on “Instruction
on conduct rules for first Constituency
and Precinct Election Commission sessions”,
“Instrcution on rules for providing Constituency
and Precinct Election Commissions with ballot
papers and envelopes and their preparation”,
“Comment on rules for early voting of voters”,
“Instruction on the issue rule of de-registration
card for voting”, “Instrcution on the organization
of elections in ships swimming under the
state flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan,
oil platforms in the Azerbaijani sector
of the Caspian Sea, in hospitals, sanatoriums,
rest homes, detention places”. These documents
were taken as a basis by considering opinions
and suggestions of the commissioners.
The commission approved the candidacy of
Tahir Zayidagha oghlu Karimli to the presidency
nominated by Vahdat Party.
The candidacy of Eldar Sagif oghlu Namazov
to the presidency nominated on his own initiative
was not approved as it had been submitted
to the CEC without abiding the requirements
of Election Code.
Representatives of IFES (International Foundation
for Election Systems), the USA embassy,
personal representation of Secretary General
of European Council in Azerbaijan, as well
as domestic and foreign mass media participated
at the session.
CEC Press Service
[06.07.2003]
Central Election Commission of the Republic
of Azerbaijan (CEC) conducted its session
on July 6, 2003.
The Commission considered the issue of approval
of the candidacy of Chingiz Damir oghlu
Sadigov to the presidency nominated by Vahid
Azerbaijani Party. Mr. Vidadi Mahmudov,
CEC Secretary reported on full conformity
of the submitted documents with requirements
of Election Code. The Commission decided
to approve the candidacy of Chingiz Damir
oghlu sadigov to the presidency by taking
it as a basis.
Mr. Ingilab Nasirov, CEC Secretary reported
on law violations in documents submitted
by Rufat Aghababa oghlu Aghayev nominated
on his own initiative. The Commission did
not approve the candidacy of Rufat Aghababa
oghlu Aghayev to the presidency.
Report of Mr. Ilham Mammadov, CEC Commissioner
on the consideration of applies entered
CEC related to the Presidential Election
of the Republic of Azerbaijan was heard
at the session. It was decided to investigate
the issues concerning these applies and
to send the documents to the Prosecutor`s
Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan for
taking relevant measures.
The Commission approved graphical description
and texts of Constituency and Precinct Election
Commission stamps on elections/referendum.
Representatives of IFES (International Foundation
for Election Systems), domestic and foreign
mass media participated at the session.
CEC Press Service
[27.06.2003]
Central Election Commission of the Republic
of Azerbaijan (CEC) conducted its session
on June 27, 2003.
Firstly, the issue of adopting decisions
that approve the nomination of candidates
to presidency of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Mr. Mazahir Panahov, CEC Chairman reported
on nomination of Mr. Heydar Alirza oghlu
Aliyev to presidency by New Azerbaijan Party.
The Commission decided to approve candidacy
of Heydar Alirza oghlu Aliyev nominated
by New Azerbaijan Party as a candidate to
presidency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
pursuant to Articles 26.3 and 54.9 of Election
Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Later, the Commission adopted decisions
on the approval of candidacies of Ali Amirhuseyn
oghlu Karimli nominated by Azerbaijan Popular
Front Party, Isa Yunis oghlu Gambar nominated
by the Musavat Party, Gudrat Muzaffar oghlu
Hasanguliyev nominated by “Khalg Jabhesi”
voters initiative grou and Ilyas Abbas oghlu
Ismayilov nominated by Adalet Party.
The Commission registered authorized representatives
of approved candidates to presidency on
common issues, as well as financial issues.
The Commission decided to approve Instructions
“on the organizations of Presidential Elections
outside the borders of the Republic of Azerbaijan”
pursuant to Articles 25.3 and 35.6 of Election
Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, “ on
working rules for international (foreign)
in Presidential Elections of the Republic
of Azerbaijan pursuant to Articles 25.3
and 44 of Election Code of the Republic
of Azerbaijan, “on rules for payment of
salaries of Constituency and Precinct Election
Commissions on Presidential Elections of
the Republic of Azerbaijan” pursuant to
Articles 25.3 and 33.1 of Election Code
of the Republic of Azerbaijan, “on the organization
of voting in military unitsin Presidential
Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan”
pursuant to Articles 25.3 and 35.5 of Election
Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, “on
the participation of persons living permanently
in the Republic of Azerbaijan and without
citizenship” pursuant to Articles 25.3 and
12.2 of Election Code of the Republic of
Azerbaijan and some document samples related
to the Presidential Elections of the Republic
of Azerbaijan pursuant to Article 25.2.11
of Election Code.
Representatives of IFES (International Foundation
for Election Systems), National Democracy
Institute, OSCE baku office, USA, Japan
and Isaril embasssies in Baku, as well as
domestiv and foreign mass media also participated
in the CEC session.
CEC Press Service
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