CE candidates to be finalized in July

The Chief Executive Election Affairs Commission has informed that the nomination period for Chief Executive candidates falls between July 8 and 23 this year. The promotion period for nominated candidates is between August 10 and 23.

The Commission has issued a schedule for the Chief Executive election, which is available online.

As described by the schedule, interested parties can start obtaining nomination forms from the Commission’s office personally or through a representative. The form distribution and collection period overlaps with the nomination period.

By August 9, all candidates will be confirmed. Certain legal processes may take place in between the closure of the nomination period and candidate confirmation.

The latest that a candidate can declare their withdrawal from the election is August 22.

Voting will be held on August 25, with ballot counting commencing immediately after. Results will be confirmed officially on September 2.

Currently, four people have declared their intention to run for the top post. Staff reporter

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