2013-09-18 On August 23, 2013, presidential candidate of the UNM, Davit Bakradze held a meeting with voters in Rustavi. ISFED’s coordinator reported that in addition to political officials the meeting was also attended by Deputy Governor of Kvemo Kartli Mamuka Chikovani and head of Sakrebulo’s office Maia Dolidze. Under Article 45 of the organic law of Georgia, Election Code, public servants from state authorities and municipal self-government agencies are prohibited from participating in agitation during working hours and/or when directly discharging official powers. Further, they are prohibited from agitating in favor of an election subject’s candidate during pre-election period.