The State Duma approved the reduction of the composition of the Central Election Commission

Ирэн Орлонская Politics
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On April 8, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh approved in the second reading the initiative to reduce the composition of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums.

According to the new law, the CEC will consist of eight members and will be formed for a term of five years.

Half of the commission's members will be appointed by the Jogorku Kenesh upon the president's recommendation, while the other half will be appointed independently, with the condition that no more than 70% of the members can be of the same gender.

The commission will be able to start its work with a minimum of six members. The first meeting will be chaired by the oldest member among them.
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