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"The officials are acting independently."
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CoE (Parliamentary Assembly): Handbook for Observers of Elections
, para. 2.4.1
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Handbook for Observers of Elections
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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.