Article 246: Functions, duties and powers of the Election Commission

1) The Election Commission shall, subject to this Constitution and the Federal law, conduct, supervise, direct and control the election to the President, Vice-President, members of the Federal Parliament, members of State Assemblies and members of the local level. For these purposes, the Election Commission shall prepare electoral rolls.

2) The Election Commission shall hold a referendum on a matter of national importance pursuant to this Constitution and the Federal law.

3) If, after nomination of candidacy for the President, Vice-President, member of the Federal Parliament, member of State Assemblies or member of the Local level has been filed but before the election results are declared, a question arises about the qualification of a candidate, the Election Commission shall decide that question.

4) The Election Commission may delegate any of its functions, duties and powers to the Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioner or any government employee to be exercised and complied with, subject to the specified conditions.

5) Other functions, duties and powers and rules of procedure of the Election Commission shall be as provided for in the Federal law.