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Kekava Municipality Announces Application Process for Election Commission Members

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The Kekava Municipality, Latvia has initiated the application process for members of the Kekava County Election Commission. According to the decision made on July 24, candidates must submit their applications by August 7, 2025. Eligible candidates include citizens of Latvia who meet specific requirements, such as proficiency in the Latvian language, general secondary education, and no prior registration as a deputy candidate. The Election Commission is responsible for organizing Saeima, European Parliament, and local government elections, as well as referendums and local government referendums. The commission's mandate expires when the newly elected council establishes a new Election Commission.

Key Takeaways:

  • The application process for Election Commission members must be completed by August 7, 2025.
  • Eligible candidates must be citizens of Latvia, meet language proficiency requirements, and have no prior registration as a deputy candidate.
  • The Election Commission is responsible for organizing Saeima, European Parliament, and local government elections, as well as referendums and local government referendums.
  • The commission's mandate expires when the newly elected council establishes a new Election Commission.
  • Candidates must be elected by the relevant local government council within three months after the election of the council or within one month after the establishment of the council.
  • The chairperson of the election commission and the other members of the election commission shall be elected in a separate election process.

Statistics:

  • Application deadline: August 7, 2025
  • Eligible candidates: Citizens of Latvia with at least general secondary education and proficiency in the Latvian language
  • Election Commission responsibilities: Organizing Saeima, European Parliament, and local government elections, as well as referendums and local government referendums
  • Mandate expiration: When the newly elected council establishes a new Election Commission

Sources:

  • [Kekava Municipality website: https://kekava.lv/](Kekava Municipality website: https://kekava.lv/)

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