Article 26. Organization of the work of election commissions and their term of office

A meeting of the election commission shall be valid if at least two thirds of the total number of members of the commission participate in it on the day of the meeting. The decision of the commission is taken by an open vote by a majority vote of the total number of members of the commission. Members of the commission who disagree with its decision have the right to express a dissenting opinion, which is attached to the protocol in writing. In the event of a split vote, the chairman's vote is decisive.

In accordance with the decision of the Central Election Commission, the provision of documents to election commissions by participants in the election process, the adoption of decisions by election commissions, as well as other processes related to the organization and conduct of elections, can be carried out in electronic form.

The procedure for office work in territorial, sub-region, city, district and precinct election commissions is determined by the Central Election Commission.

The decision of the election commission, taken within the limits of its powers, is binding for execution by lower election commissions, as well as all government bodies, political parties and other public associations, labor collectives and military units, heads of enterprises, institutions and organizations.

A member of the commission working on a voluntary basis, by decision of the election commission, may be released from performing production or official duties during the preparation and conduct of elections while maintaining the average monthly salary.

The members of the territorial, sub-region, city, district and precinct election commissions have the appropriate certificate in accordance with the procedure established by the Central Election Commission.

State bodies and bodies of public associations, enterprises, institutions, organizations, officials are obliged to assist election commissions in the exercise of their powers and provide information necessary for their work.

State bodies, enterprises, institutions, and organizations are obliged to make available to election commissions, free of charge, the premises and equipment necessary for the preparation and conduct of elections.

The election commission has the right to address issues related to the preparation and conduct of elections to state bodies and bodies of public associations, enterprises, institutions, organizations, officials who are obliged to consider the question raised and give the election commission a response no later than three days.