Establishment and Organization
Central Election Commission (CEC) is established in accordance with article 139 of the Constitution of Kosovo, and is a permanent independent body. Central Election Commission is responsible for organization and implementation of elections in Kosovo. The role of the CEC is to regulate the electoral process through the adoption of the Election Rules and, monitoring of election process in all aspects to ensure that elections reach the international standards.
CEC consist of eleven( 11) members : Chairperson and ten(10) other members . Chairman appointed by President of Republic of Kosovo and elect between judges of the Supreme Court. The mandate of the CEC Chairman is seven (7) years, starting from the date of the announcement given for the appointment by President of Kosovo. Functionality of exercising the task of member of CEC , is assigned by low, and rules for exercise of the mandate. Ten (10) other members of the CEC, have been appointed as a result of the nominations of six (6) the largest parliamentary groups of the Kosovo Assembly, and four (4) members representing smaller communities in Kosovo.
Members of CEC are:
- Valdete Daka – President
- Betim Gjoshi (representative of PDK) – member
- Ilir Gashi (representative of PDK) – member
- Florian Dushi (representative of LDK) – member
- Alban Krasniqi (representative of VETËVENDOSJE) – member
- Blerim Burjani (representative of AAK) - member
- Fadil Maloku (representative of AKR) – member
- Bajram Ljatifi (representative of VAKAT) – member
- Ercan Spat (përfaqësuese e KDTP) – member
- Goran Zdravkovic (representative of SLS) – member
- Albert Kinolli (representative of PRBK) - member
Central Election Commission also have spokesman. Spokesman of CEC is: Fehmi Ajvazi
Councils of the CEC
CEC have four permanent councils:
- Personel Council;
- Budget and Procurement Council;
- Council for Procedures; and
- Council of Elections Operations.
The role of those councils is to solve certain issues and, to forward recommendations, reports, suggestions and opinions to the CEC for approval. Council consists of five (5) members from CEC.
- Personel Council: The Personnel Council monitors personnel issues in CECS, review and propose organogram and description of job duties.
- Council for Budget and Procurement: Prepare the annual budget proposal for the CEC, examines the state of the existing budget, reviews proposals for procurement from CEC budget, and prepares reports for CEC regarding the budget.
- Council for Procedures: This council prepares election procedures necessary for the development of elections as described in relevant legislation, and procedures for payment of expenses and travel expenses of representation, for expenses of CEC and CEC's staff, such as phones (fixed and mobile), technical equipment and vehicles.
- Council of Elections Operations: Advise and assist CEC in preparing and holding the elections for the Kosovo Assembly and municipal assemblies in Kosovo. Council of Elections Operations is engaged in the formulation and implementation of the Election Operation Plan under approval by the CEC. Council is associated with CEC and CECS- for all issues related to election preparations. Council (after reviews and consultations with CECS), proposes to CEC changes in deadlines and in sharing OF financial and human resources for different electoral activities approved in Electoral operational plan by the CEC. CEC will to address all issues of personnel, budget, procurement and procedural issues relating to the operations of the elections, to the respective councils for appropriate action by them.
Activities of the CEC
The CEC during the period from April 2008 until April 2009 has held a total of twenty-seven ( 27) meetings . In meetings were analyzed, reviewed, approved crucial issues related to the functioning of the CEC.
CEC Secretariat
Secretariat of the CEC is a technical body, established by the CEC to assist the CEC in performing its functions and responsibilities. Secretariat of the CEC implements the decisions of the CEC and prepares reports, recommendations for decisions of the CEC, provides other necessary administrative support for the CEC. After approval by the CEC, Secretariat concludes agreements with third parties, on behalf of the CEC, relying on the procedures established by the CEC. Secretariat of the CEC is headed by the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive who answer directly to the CEC.
Chief Executive of the CECS is: Xhemajl Peçani
Deputy Chief Executive of the CECS is: Bogoljub Staletovic
Structure of the CEC Secretariat
Municipal Election Commissions Municipal Election Commissions (MEC) are bodies established by the CEC in thirty –three (33) municipalities of the Republic of Kosovo to help organize elections. MEC are responsible to administer elections within their respective municipality, under the exclusive supervision and guidance of the CEC, which operates through the Secretariat, ensuring legality, legitimacy and efficiency of the electoral process. MEC consists of seven (7) members appointed within fifteen days after the announcement of elections. |
