On the Procedure Governing the Activities of Authorized Representatives of Electoral Associations, Electoral Blocs for Financial Issues and on Identity Cards of Authorized Representatives of Electoral Associations, Electoral Blocs for Financial Issues
RESOLUTION OF THE CENTRAL ELECTION COMMISSION OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
In accordance with Articles 24 and 25 of the Federal Law “On the Election of Deputies of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation”, the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation resolves:
1. To approve the procedure governing the activities of authorized representatives of electoral associations, electoral blocs for financial issues (Appendix 1).
2. To approve the sample and description of Identity Cards of Authorized Representatives of Electoral Associations, Electoral Blocs for Financial Issues (Appendix 2).
3. To publish this resolution in the “Bulletin of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation”.
A. A. VESHNYAKOV
Chairman,
Central Election Commission
of the Russian Federation
O. K. ZASTROZHNAYA,
Secretary,
Central Election Commission
of the Russian Federation
Moscow,
August 13, 1999,
No. 8/55-3
Appendix 1
APPROVED
Resolution of the Central Election Commission
of the Russian Federation No. 8/55-3 of August 13, 1999
PROCEDURE
Governing the Activities of Authorized Representatives
of Electoral Associations, Electoral Blocs for Financial Issues
1. In accordance with the Articles 24, 35 of the Federal Law «On Election of Deputies of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation» No.21-FZ of June 24, 1999, authorized representatives of electoral associations, electoral blocs for financial issues shall be appointed by such electoral associations, electoral blocs, and shall represent them with regard to any financial issues related to participation of such electoral associations, electoral blocs in the election of deputies to the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.
2. The Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation shall register the authorized representatives of electoral associations, electoral blocs for financial issues and shall issue then identity cards of established type.
3. Authorized representatives of electoral associations, electoral blocs for financial issues shall be appointed by a congress (conference) of any electoral association or any representatives of electoral associations comprising an electoral bloc, or by decision of any body authorized by a congress (conference) of any electoral association or any representatives of electoral associations comprising an electoral bloc.
4. Any decision appointing authorized representatives of electoral associations, electoral blocs for financial issues shall indicate the full name, date of birth, series, number, and the issuing date of the passport or equivalent document, residential address, main place of employment or service (or occupation, in case no such main place of employment or service exists), the powers of each authorized representative, including the right to sign financial documents, and a sample seal for financial documents. Pursuant to the above decision, such electoral association, electoral bloc shall provide such letter of authority to each authorized representative of electoral associations, electoral blocs for financial issues, as stipulated by Paragraphs 1-3, Article 40 of the Federal Law «On Election of Deputies of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation».
5. Authorized representatives of electoral associations, electoral blocs for financial issues shall operate in strict compliance with electoral legislation of the Russian Federation, observing any requirements of regulations issued by the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation with regard to due procedure for accumulating and spending any money in the electoral fund of any candidate, registered candidate, electoral association, electoral bloc while holding the election of deputies to the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, within the powers indicated in the decision appointing such persons.
6. The powers of authorized representatives of electoral associations, electoral blocs for financial issues shall include:
- opening of special electoral accounts;
- disposal of the electoral funds’ money;
- maintenance of accounts and supervision over accumulation and expenditure of any money in such electoral funds;
- submission of reports regarding the amounts and sources of the electoral funds revenue, and regarding any expenditures made; and
- any other powers indicated in the decision appointing such authorized representatives.
7. In order to register any authorized representatives of electoral associations, electoral blocs for financial issues, the following documents shall be submitted to the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation: a resolution of any congress (conference) of any electoral association or any representatives of electoral associations comprising an electoral bloc, or a resolution of any body authorized by a congress (conference) of any electoral association or any representatives of electoral associations comprising an electoral bloc, as stipulated by Paragraph 4 of this Procedure, appointing any authorized representatives of electoral associations, electoral blocs for financial issues, as well as any letters of authority and documents evidencing the details of such authorized representative of electoral associations, electoral blocs for financial issues as indicated in the relevant decision, telephone number of the authorized representative, and his or her written consent to carry out to the above activity.
The above documents shall be submitted to the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation simultaneously with presenting a list of candidates nominated by any electoral association, electoral bloc, for the confirmation of such list. The Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation shall make the relevant decision within three days or, in case any electoral bloc has simultaneously presented both the documents for registration of such electoral bloc as stipulated by Article 33 of the Federal Law «On Election of Deputies of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation», and the list of its candidates, within five days.
8. The registered authorized representatives of electoral associations, electoral blocs for financial issues shall be issued identify cards of the established type.
9. No authorized representatives of electoral associations, electoral blocs for financial issues occupier government or municipal positions, may take advantage of their office or position.
10. The term of any authorized representatives of electoral associations, electoral blocs for financial issues shall start on their appointment and shall continue until the expiration of 60 days after the ballot day, or if, in accordance with the Federal Law «On Election of Deputies of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation», any litigation is pending that involves the relevant electoral association, electoral bloc, until the court issues the final ruling. In addition, any electoral association, electoral bloc may, as decided by a duly authorized body of such electoral association, electoral bloc, at any time terminate the authority of any authorized representatives for financial issues by written notice to him or her, forwarding a copy of the relevant decision to the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation.
Appendix 2
APPROVED
Resolution of the Central Election Commission
of the Russian Federation No. 8/55-3 of August 13, 1999
SAMPLE
Identity Card of an Authorized Representative
of Electoral Association, Electoral Bloc for Financial Issues
IDENTITY CARD No. ____
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last name
_____________________________________________________________
first and middle name
is an authorized representative for financial issues
of the following electoral association (electoral bloc)
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name of the electoral association
_____________________________________________________________
(electoral bloc)
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Secretary,
Central Election Commission
of the Russian Federation
Valid till __________, 2000
(when presented with the passport or an equivalent document)
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L. S.
__________
signature
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O. Zastrozhnaya
______________
(registration date)
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The identity card of an authorized representative of electoral association, electoral bloc for financial issues is a document evidencing the status of its bearer.
The identity card shall be executed on a sky-blue blank of 90 mm by 135 mm format, with details as indicated in the sample.
The identity card shall record the full name of the authorized representatives for financial issues, the name of the electoral association or electoral bloc appointing him or her, the date of registration of such authorized representative for financial issues, the term and any conditions of the identify card’s validity, in addition, the card shall be signed by the Secretary of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation, sealed with a holographic image of the round seal of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation, featuring the national emblem.
The identity card shall be issued pursuant to resolution of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation on registration of authorized representatives of electoral association, electoral bloc for financial issues.
Any holder of such identity card shall be obliged to ensure its safe custody.
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