Central Electoral Commission

Republic of Moldova, Electoral Code (No. 1381-XIII of 21.11.1997, last amended by Law No. 162 of 20.07.2020), [unofficial translation], accessed 14 July 2021

Article 16. Establishment of Central Electoral Commission

(1) The Central Electoral Commission consists of nine members: one member is appointed by the President of Republic of Moldova, the other 8 members – by the Parliament, having complied with proportional representation of the majority and of the opposition. The Commission nominal composition shall be approved by a Parliament Decision with the majority votes of elected Members of Parliament. […]

(3) The Central Electoral Commission shall be guided in its activity by the Constitution, this Code, the legislation in force and by the Commission Regulation approved by themselves.

(4) The Central Electoral Commission is a legal person, has its own budget, treasury accounts and stamp with the state Coat of Arms.

Republic of Moldova, Electoral Code (No. 1381-XIII of 21.11.1997, last amended by Law No. 162 of 20.07.2020), [unofficial translation], accessed 14 July 2021

Article 16. Establishment of Central Electoral Commission

(1) The Central Electoral Commission consists of nine members: one member is appointed by the President of Republic of Moldova, the other 8 members – by the Parliament, having complied with proportional representation of the majority and of the opposition. The Commission nominal composition shall be approved by a Parliament Decision with the majority votes of elected Members of Parliament. […]

Republic of Moldova, Electoral Code (No. 1381-XIII of 21.11.1997, last amended by Law No. 162 of 20.07.2020), [unofficial translation], accessed 14 July 2021

Article 17. Central Electoral Commission Composition and Term of Office

(6) The Central Electoral Commission term of office is 5 years. Upon its expiration the composition of the Commission may be changed. If the mandate of the Central Electoral Commission expires during the electoral period, the mandate is automatically extended until the electoral period ends and until new members occupy their positions. Nonetheless, the mandate cannot be extended for more than 90 days.

Republic of Moldova, Electoral Code (No. 1381-XIII of 21.11.1997, last amended by Law No. 162 of 20.07.2020), [unofficial translation], accessed 14 July 2021

Article 16. Establishment of Central Electoral Commission

(1) The Central Electoral Commission consists of nine members: one member is appointed by the President of Republic of Moldova, the other 8 members – by the Parliament, having complied with proportional representation of the majority and of the opposition. The Commission nominal composition shall be approved by a Parliament Decision with the majority votes of elected Members of Parliament. […]

Republic of Moldova, Electoral Code (No. 1381-XIII of 21.11.1997, last amended by Law No. 162 of 20.07.2020), [unofficial translation], accessed 14 July 2021

Article 17. Central Electoral Commission Composition and Term of Office

(1) Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Secretary of the Central Electoral Commission shall be elected amongst the Central Electoral Commission members with the majority votes of all its members. The session where the Central Electoral Commission Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Secretary are elected, shall be chaired by two Central Electoral Commission members chosen with the majority votes of its members. These 2 members shall supervise the procedure of candidate debating and election of Central Electoral Commission Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Secretary, having recorded the results in a Protocol. The session to elect the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Secretary of the Central Electoral Commission shall take place within 15 days following the entry into force of the decision confirming the new composition of the Central Electoral Commission. Members may be recalled from their positions as per the provisions referred to in Articles 16, 19 and 20 of this Code.

Republic of Moldova, Electoral Code (No. 1381-XIII of 21.11.1997, last amended by Law No. 162 of 20.07.2020), [unofficial translation], accessed 14 July 2021

Article 19. Status of Central Electoral Commission Members

(1) People holding Moldovan citizenship and having their domicile in the country who enjoy spotless reputation and professional skills to carry out election activities, according the National Integrity Authority ascertainment act don’t have the interdiction to hold public positions or publicly appointed office holders positions, as well as for the last 5 years have no negative registrations in their records on professional integrity for infringing any obligations referred to in Article 7 align. (2) letter a) of Law No. 325 of 23 December 2013 on the assessment of institutional integrity, may be proposed as members of the Central Electoral Commission.

(2) During their term, the Central Electoral Commission members:

a) may not be members of any political party or of other socio-political organisation;

b) may not engage in political activities;

c) may not make statements for or against any electoral competitor;

d) may not contribute in any way to the activities undertaken by electoral competitors, except for the duties foreseen in the present Code.

(3) Prior to their confirmation, the candidates for Central Electoral Commission members shall be subject to verifications according to Law No.271-XVI of 18 December 2008 on verification of holders and candidates for public functions. The information on verification outcomes shall be made public by the authority confirming the Commission members.

(4) The rights of Central Electoral Commission members are stipulated in the Regulation on the Central Electoral Commission activity.