CEC official heraldic symbols established

The official heraldic symbols of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) have been established, with the corresponding decree No. 177 signed on June 22nd by the President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko – as reported by the Belarusian leader’s press service

The document envisages the establishment of an emblem, flag, badges of members and employees of the CEC apparatus. The development of symbols was carried out taking into account the rules of heraldry and the functions of this department.

The emblem is a circle with a silver border, inside of which the territory of Belarus is depicted in the colours of the state flag against the background of rays. In the centre there is a white tick – a sign that is most often placed by voters on ballot papers and symbolises the civic choice made. The flag and badges reproduce the image of the emblem.

The presence of official heraldic symbols will help increase the authority of the Central Election Commission among state authorities, as well as preserve and develop the traditions of the national electoral system.