The draft law on elections of the Head of the Republic of Crimea has been adopted in the second reading

On July 30 at the extraordinary session of the State Council of the Republic of Crimea has been adopted the law “On the procedure for electing the Head of the Republic of Crimea”.

This law establishes the procedure of election of Head of the Republic in accordance with article 76 of the Constitution of the Republic of Crimea.

The Head of the Republic is elected by the deputies of the State Council by open ballot for the term of five years. Russian President presents three candidates for the post of the Head of Republic Crimea. The view of the Head of state should be considered by the deputies of the State Council within 20 days from the day of its submission.