On October 13, 2018, the deadline for recalling members of PECs expired pursuant to the electoral legislation. Considering the above-mentioned, during October 15-16, the Training Center, in coordination with DECs, conducted additional trainings for replacement (new) members of PECs as well as the members who were unable to attend scheduled trainings.

The following key topics were covered as part of a specialized training program:

• Opening an election precinct and allocation of functions among PEC members through the casting lots;
• Activities of PEC members during the voting process to ensure that voters exercise their suffrage;
• Protection of personal data of voters;
• Rights of individuals authorized to be present at the polling station;
• Activities of PEC members in the process of closing election precincts and in the counting of votes;
• Summarizing voting results at PECs.

To promote enhancement of procedural knowledge of members of election commissions, the training was delivered via a combined methodology. This included role plays by participants to develop their practical skills. Practical training method was used also to acquaint PEC members with the matters of PWD voters participation in elections, via a showing a video clip and relevant guidance.

3,453 members of PECs took additional trainings, among them 2,316 female, 1,137 – male. Follow the Link for detailed statistics.