Article 12. Formation of the Central Election Commission

The Central Election Commission is formed by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan consisting of nine members and operates on a permanent basis. One member of the Central Election Commission is a representative of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

The members of the Central Election Commission shall be elected by the Legislative Chamber and the Senate upon the recommendation of the Jokarghy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regions and Tashkent city Kengashes of people's deputies.

The Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan is elected for a five-year term from among its members upon the proposal of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan at a meeting of the commission. The same person cannot be elected chairman of the Central Election Commission for more than two consecutive terms.

Deputy Chairperson and the secretary of the Central Election Commission shall be elected from the members of the commission at the commissionʼs meeting.

A member of the Central Election Commission shall have a relevant certificate.

The certificate of the Chairperson of the Central Election Commission and his/her deputy are signed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the certificate of other members of the Central Election Commission shall be signed by the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber and the Chairperson of the Senate.