CIS observers think it is expedient to improve Electoral Code of ArmeniaMay 13, 2007 - 14:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "CIS Mission experts analyzed the Election Code of Armenia to find out if it meets the demands of Convention on standards of democratic elections, rights to vote and freedom in CIS member-states, which Armenia has undersigned and ratified. Experts state the legislation includes standards of the above-mentioned Convention," Executive Secretary of the Commonwealth, head of CIS Mission Vladimir Rushaylo stated. "The Electoral Code of the Republic of Armenia in its current wording provides a firm base for holding free and democratic elections. Nevertheless, CIS observers think, it is desirable to improve and clarify certain norms of the legislation. Thus, for example it is expedient to provide the right to vote those citizens who temporary live abroad. It is also advisable to widen the circle of absentee voters. Besides voters in hospitals persons who are not able to move without assistance could also be given possibility to vote with the help of mobile ballot-boxes," he noticed. In his statement Vladimir Rushaylo underlined that, "observers consider it possible to discuss the issue of granting Precinct Polling Stations one day prior to the elections or the election day the right to include names of citizens in additional lists basing on their identity cards, who at the same time do not have certificate from a plenipotentiary body or a court deciasion about permission to vote." Observers think certain procedures supposed by the Electoral Code (placing bulletins into envelopes, sealing) extremely drag out the process of voting and are needless. Representatives of political parties during their meetings with CIS observers expressed views about expediency of further improvement of certain norms in the Electoral Code. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4. |