The National Assembly has elected Karen Arustamyan as a member of the Audit Chamber.
The voting results were announced during the parliamentary session by Lilit Minasyan, chair of the National Assembly’s vote-counting committee. According to the figures she presented, 90 of the parliament’s 105 members participated in the vote, with 63 voting in favor and 27 against. There were no invalid ballots, Factor.am reports.
Following the announcement of the results, the presiding officer reminded lawmakers that a member of the Audit Chamber assumes office immediately after election by taking an oath in the presence of National Assembly deputies.
Karen Arustamyan approached the podium and swore to uphold the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Armenia, promote the lawful and efficient management of public wealth, and exercise his powers independently, impartially, and with the utmost integrity and diligence.
After the oath-taking ceremony, the presiding officer congratulated Arustamyan and wished him success in his service.
