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19.06.2012

Alexander Lukashenko Signed Decrees on Terms of Parliamentary Elections

As was reported by the press service of the Belarusian Head of State, on June 18th the President of the Republic of Belarus signed decrees fixing the terms of the election campaign to the Parliament: to the House of Representatives – September 23rd, 2012; to the Council of the Republic – from June 30th to September 30th, 2012.

As was reported by the press service of the Belarusian Head of State, on June 18th the President of the Republic of Belarus signed decrees fixing the terms of the election campaign to the Parliament: to the House of Representatives – September 23rd, 2012; to the Council of the Republic – from June 30th to September 30th, 2012.

The dates are set to meet the requirements of the Constitution. In accordance with it, elections to the new composition of the Chambers of Parliament are announced by the President no later than four months and held at least 30 days before the authority of the current Parliament is over. The term of legislature of the House of Representatives of the fourth convocation is due to expire on October 27th, 2012; of the Council of the Republic – on October 31st, 2012.

Preparation for and holding of the elections will be financed within the funds appropriated for this purpose in the national budget-2012.