The Interagency Task Force for Free and Fair Elections (IATF) convened to review reports from representatives of the Central Election Commission (CEC) regarding the registration process of election candidates and the establishment of polling stations in other countries.

During the session, relevant agencies also provided updates on their responses to issues identified through media monitoring. The commission sought further clarification about a statement made by Salome Zurabishvili, which proposed the creation of a coordination platform within the Presidential Administration on Election Day, October 26. However, since the President's representative was not present at the meeting, the commission plans to invite him to the next session for additional discussion.

The session was chaired by the Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze, and attended by Deputy Minister Beka Dzamashvili, along with heads of various public agencies, IATF members, representatives of international and local monitoring organizations, and political parties

The IATF, established under the Election Code, aims to prevent violations of election legislation by public officials and respond to any infractions. It is led by Minister Rati Bregadze.

For inquiries regarding the commission’s activities, the IATF can be contacted via email at iatf@justice.gov.ge or through the hotline: (+995) 599 85 00 11.

Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze joined local residents today to lay a symbolic capsule at the site where a new Public Service Hall will soon rise in Chala Village.

This new branch will provide residents with access to nearly 500 different public services, all within a modern and comfortable setting.

Expanding access to state services is a key priority for the Ministry of Justice. Currently, 121 Public Service Halls operate throughout Georgia, and plans are in place to open 12 more branches, including in Terjola, Akhmeta, Sagarejo, Khelvachauri, Tbilisi (Gldani), Mtskheta, Chala, Zoti, Toli, Shrosha, Tsaishi, and Orpiri. In addition, Mobile Public Service Halls are serving citizens in 90 villages, ensuring that even those in remote areas have access to essential services.

In the Imereti region alone, 24 Public Service Halls are operational. The branches in Terjola and Shrosha have been completed and are set to open in the coming days, while mobile units currently provide services to residents in 15 villages.

Joining Minister Bregadze at the Chala construction site were Deputy Minister of Justice Erekle Gvinianidze, MP Paata Kvizhinadze (representing Kharagauli, Sachkhere, and Chiatura), Deputy State Commissioner of Imereti Levan Kiknavelidze, and Chairperson of the Public Service Hall Lasha Lobjanidze.