The Irrawaddy Burma Election 2010

Pyithu Hluttaw Electoral Law

The Election Commission will examine and announce the list of military representatives [in Parliament] submitted by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, in accord with the number as prescribed [by the Constitution].—Chapter VIII, Article 31

When the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces informs the Election Commission to replace any military representatives [in Parliament], the commission will announce the new list of representatives publicly. From the date of the announcement, the term of the replaced representatives will expire.—Chapter VIII, Article 33

*English Translation by The Irrawaddy

Union Election Commission Law

The duties and responsibilities of the Union Election Commission are to supervise political parties, to allow sub-commissions to supervise political parties and to direct political parties in accordance with the law.—Chapter III, Article 8/k

Political Parties Registration Law

The Union Election Commission will supervise political parties in accord with existing electoral laws, regulations, announcements, orders and directions. The commission may assign the duty of supervising political parties to sub-commissions at the state, division, district or township level.—Chapter V, Article 23

If a member of a political party submits an issue involving a party's internal affairs to the commission, it may direct the party to conform to the commission's ruling within a prescribed time.—Chapter V, Article 24/b

*English Translation by The Irrawaddy