(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 22. In the lead-up to
the extraordinary election to the Azerbaijani Parliament set for
September 1, 2024, a powwow of the press group under the Central
Election Commission (CEC) took place on August 22, Trend reports.
According to the information, members of the CEC and
representatives from media outlets that are part of the press group
were present at the meeting, along with officials from the
international observation mission.
The meeting first examined the press group's powers, tasks, and
monitoring of media campaigning regulations. The activity of the
press group, most of whose members are specialists working in the
field of journalism, is regulated by the Electoral Code and the
relevant regulation adopted by the CEC. Guided in its activity by
the norms and requirements established by the legislation, the
press group takes measures to comply with the rules and methods of
conducting pre-election promotion in mass media, and, if necessary,
submits its proposals on these appeals to the CEC for
discussion.
Afterward, a discussion was held on the role and
responsibilities of the media in election, It was noted that media
representatives participate freely in election and play an
important role in raising public awareness of the processes. It was
emphasized that the legislation stipulates broad rights, duties,
and responsibilities of media representatives both in ensuring
publicity and transparency during elections, at the stage of
pre-election promotion, and in carrying out professional activities
on election day. Therefore, in the process of pre-election
promotion, it is necessary to strictly and precisely observe the
requirements of the Electoral Code and relevant legislation.
Furthermore, the meeting was informed about the preparations for
the election to the Azerbaijani Parliament, and it was mentioned
that the CEC implements large-scale projects aimed at informing
voters and enlightening the participants of the election with
different statuses. While informing about the rules of campaigning
in the upcoming election, it was noted that for campaigning, which
is one of the most important stages of an election, in civilized
and modern conditions, all subjects of campaigning are provided
with wide opportunities and comprehensive equal conditions. Under
the requirements of the Electoral Code, candidates registered for
the election to the Azerbaijani Parliament, their authorized
representatives, and authorized persons, as well as political
parties whose candidate is registered, their authorized
representatives, and authorized persons, have the right to
campaign.
Once again, the Press Group under the CEC stressed that media
campaigning for elections must adhere strictly to the law, warned
that violators face legal consequences, and expressed faith that
representatives of the media will do their jobs with honor.
Regular meetings of the Press Group were also considered as an
option in the event that they become necessary during the election
campaign or in response to requests.
The meeting wrapped up its work after a thorough discussion of a
myriad of issues pertaining to the election campaign and clearing
up any questions from the participants.
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