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"The overall credibility of an electoral process is substantially dependent on all relevant groups, from government to civil society, participating in the formation and functioning of electoral structures and processes. In this respect, the value of constant consultation, communication and co-operation among the electoral administration, the political parties and the institutions of society cannot be over emphasized. In the formulation of the legislative framework of an electoral administration, this aspect should receive particular attention."

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OSCE (ODIHR): Guidelines to Assist National Minority Participation in the Electoral Process, p. 47

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Guidelines to Assist National Minority Participation in the Electoral Process

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The election management process should be transparent.
The state should establish an independent and impartial election body.
The composition of the election commission can vary, but the principles of independence and impartiality should be upheld.