The Central Electoral Commission drafted and signed the protocol of the results of the extraordinary parliamentary elections in Armenia, according to which the “Civil Contract” Party received 53.91% of the votes (71 mandates), the “Armenia” Alliance – 21.09% (29 mandates), and “I have Honor” Alliance – 5.22% (7 mandates).
Iravaban.net presents the procedure for forming the new parliament and government.
In case of extraordinary elections, the term of powers of the existing National Assembly shall expire and the term of powers of the newly-elected National Assembly shall commence after the formation of the newly-elected National Assembly, at the time of opening the first session of the National Assembly convened on the second Monday.
The Government shall be formed within a period of fifteen days following appointment of the Prime Minister.
Immediately after commencement of the term of powers of the newly-elected National Assembly, the President of the Republic shall appoint as Prime Minister the candidate nominated by the parliamentary majority formed under the procedure in this case it is the “Civil Contract” Party.
The election of the Prime Minister shall be held by roll-call voting.
The President of the Republic shall immediately appoint as Prime Minister the candidate elected by the National Assembly.
The Prime Minister shall, within a period of five days following his or her appointment, propose to the President of the Republic candidates for Deputy Prime Ministers and ministers.
The President of the Republic in turn, shall, within a period of three days, either appoint Deputy Prime Ministers and ministers, or apply to the Constitutional Court. The Constitutional Court shall examine the application and take a decision within a period of five days. If the President of the Republic fails to fulfill the requirements prescribed by this Article within a period of three days, the corresponding Deputy Prime Minister or minister shall be deemed to be appointed by virtue of law.
Further, the National Assembly shall elect from among its members the Chairperson of the National Assembly and three deputies thereof. One of the deputies shall be elected from among the Deputies included in the opposition factions.
