The Parliament of Georgia, in its first reading, considered and, by 80 votes to 9, approved amendments to the “Election Code,” which provide for clarifying certain issues related to electoral procedures, including the registration of international observers and the interpreters accompanying them.
The issue was presented for consideration by the Chair of the Committee on Procedural Issues, Davit Matikashvili.
According to the draft organic law, the procedure for photo and video recording of an election commission session, as well as audio monitoring, will be determined by a resolution of the Central Election Commission.
Under the amendments, an international observer may only be a foreign citizen who has reached the age of 18.
The draft organic law also establishes procedures for the registration of an interpreter accompanying an international observer.
