The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) opened in Tbilisi an election observation mission for the local elections.

ODIHR plans to request OSCE participating States to send 350 short-term observers, who would arrive several days before election day.

The mission will assess whether the elections are held in line with OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards for democratic elections, as well as with national legislation. Observers will closely monitor fundamental aspects of the elections such as voter registration, campaign activities, the work of the election administration and relevant government bodies, election-related legislation and its implementation, and the resolution of election-related disputes. The mission will also monitor media coverage of the campaign.