Resolution of the Central Executive Committee on the Implementation of the Provisional Soviet Electoral Law

(August 9, 1933)

Resolution of the Central Executive Committee on the Implementation of the Provisional Soviet Electoral Law:

1. Upon adoption, the articles of the Provisional Soviet Electoral Law shall take effect from August 15, 1933.

2. From August 15, 1933 onward, the previously promulgated Detailed Rules for Elections of the Chinese Soviet Republic, the Provisional Detailed Rules for Elections of the Red Army and Local Armed Forces, the Detailed Working Rules of Election Committees, and Directive No. 8 of the Central Executive Committee shall all be declared null and void.

3. The elections of Soviets at all levels and the procedures for electing delegates from the Red Army to Soviet congresses at all levels must be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Provisional Soviet Electoral Law.

Chairman Mao Zedong

Vice-Chairmen Xiang Ying, Zhang Guotao

August 9, 1933