60. If a particular institution is responsible for overseeing compliance with existing rules against abuse of state resources, what powers is it granted?

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

Answer
Impose sanctions
Source

Article 116. Application of Penalties by Election Commissions
The Precinct and Constituency Election Commissions and the Central Election Commission shall have the right to prepare to draw a protocol of administrative offence and apply penalties in accordance with the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the violations made by a candidate, registered candidate, as well as their authorized representatives and agents and those of a political party, bloc of political parties or of a referendum campaign group, in the circumstances considered by this Code.

Source: Article 116, Election Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 2003 (amended 2018).

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