CEC: Only Zubin Potok has submitted request for chairman's dismissal

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23 January 2024, 16:13(2 years ago)

A few days ago, citizens from the four northern municipalities began collecting petition signatures that require the dismissal of current mayors to pave the way for new elections. CEC spokesman Valmir Elezi has confirmed that only from Zubin Potoku have received the request with the signatures collected. I can confirm that we have so far accepted [...]

A few days ago, citizens from the four northern municipalities began collecting petition signatures that require the dismissal of current mayors to pave the way for new elections.

CEC spokesman Valmir Elezi has confirmed that only from Zubin Potoku have received the request with the signatures collected.

Could you confirm that we have so far accepted the request with signatures collected for verification by the head of Zubin Potok's Municipal Assembly. The CEC, in line with legislation in effect, will verify the signing list -- that is, if signatories are eligible citizens of voting in the respective municipality”, he said.

According to the Administrative Guide, which was issued by the Government of Kosovo for the dismissal of the mayor, a group of citizens, after obtaining authorization to use a public area or country to start a petition, have 30 days to collect signatures for the chairman's dismissal. This deadline can only be extended once to 15 days.

However, Local Power Management Minister Elbert Krasniqi said last week that citizens of Northern Mitrovica, Leposaviqi and Zubin Potok have deadlines to collect signatures by January 22nd. He added that the deadline for citizens of the Zvecan municipality is longer for about five days, due to the CEC, requirements have later been submitted to know the exact number of registered voters.

If the CEC confirms that the signatures collected are enough and verify them, then the vote for the chairman's dismissal will be held within 45 days. For this vote to be successful, it takes 50 percent, plus one vote of citizens for voting.

After that, the result is sent to Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani, who has a legal deadline of 30 to 45 days to announce holding early elections. /GazetaExpress