Chapter XIV: Elections

66. Elections are conducted according to custom on days fixed
by the local Soviets.

67. Election takes place in the presence of an election
committee and the representative of the local Soviet.

68. In case the representative of the Soviet cannot for valid
causes be present, the chairman of the election meeting
replaces him.

69. Minutes of the proceedings and results of elections are to
be compiled and signed by the members of the election committee
and the representative of the Soviet.

70. Detailed instructions regarding the election proceedings
and the participation in them of professional and other
workers’ organizations are to be issued by the local Soviets,
according to the instructions of the All-Russian Central
Executive Committee.