The institute of supervision over elections is established by legislation. Both national and international observers may exercise supervision over elections. The range of national observers is fairly wide. These may be members of political parties, other public associations, labor teams, representatives of citizens, deputies of any level, and persons presenting candidates. Subject to legislation, any political party irrespective of whether it has any registered candidate or not is entitled to supervising the elections. The legal status of observers is determined by the Electoral Code. Observers are entitled to exercise their mission at any stage of electoral campaign, including supervision of voting and vote counting processes. Observers from foreign countries and international organizations are invited to the Republic of Belarus by the Head of the State, House of Representatives, and Council of the Republic of the National Assembly, Council of Ministers, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Central Commission. The electoral legislation provides for a simple and unimpeded procedure of observers accreditation. National observers shall be accredited with appropriate electoral commissions whereas foreign (international) observers shall be accredited with the Central Commission.
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Supervision over Elections
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