District Electoral Council Cantemir nr. 8
Strengthening cooperation between the electoral authority and local public administration - the subject of a working meeting in the Cantemir district
17 June 2026 150

Today, June 17, 2026, the chairwoman of the electoral council of the Cantemir district electoral constituency No. 8, Svetlana Petreanu, in collaboration with representatives of the Cahul Territorial Office of the State Chancellery, held a working meeting with the mayors and secretaries of the local councils in the district.

During the meeting, several topics concerning the activities of local public administration authorities and the proper conduct of electoral processes were addressed.

A priority topic of discussion was the procedure for the allocation of councilor mandates, analyzing the legal steps to be followed in the event of a vacancy, the necessary documents for initiating the procedure, and the responsibilities of the authorities involved in the validation and allocation of mandates.

Another topic was the importance of identifying and certifying electoral officials, a process that contributes to strengthening the professionalism of the electoral administration and improving the quality of activities carried out within electoral bodies.

Additionally, participants discussed the activities of local council secretaries as registrars, examining practical aspects regarding the management of data from the State Register of Voters, the responsibilities they have in the process of updating electoral information, and the importance of maintaining an accurate and up-to-date record of voters.

Furthermore, issues regarding the accessibility of polling stations were addressed, highlighting the need to create adequate conditions for the participation of all citizens in voting, including persons with disabilities and those with reduced mobility.

The electoral council of the Cantemir district electoral constituency No. 8 will continue to organize information and training activities aimed at strengthening the professional capacities of officials involved in the administration of electoral processes and in the activities of local public administration.

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