September 29: Illegal use of administrative resources in Gardabani - a “Georgian Dream” candidate for Parliament Irakli Shatakishvili and other officials opened a new leisure facility
- On September 29, Irakli Shatakishvili, a “Georgian Dream” candidate for parliament, and other officials ceremonially opened a new leisure facility in Sartichala village, Gardabani municipality. The project was funded by the local budget and cost up to one million GEL.
Attendance of a candidate for parliamentary membership at a budget-financed event represents pre-election campaigning with budget funds, as well as, creates the perception that the event is organised by the ruling party.
According to the Election Code, such an activity is considered the use of administrative resources and carries a punishment of up to 4000 GEL.