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"Impartial election administration is critical for democratic elections. Further, impartiality in election administration must be accompanied by the appearance of fairness. Regardless of how an election administration is structured, it is important that it not only function in an impartial manner but also be perceived by the electorate as doing so."

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OSCE (ODIHR): Existing Commitments for Democratic Elections in OSCE Participating States, p. 57

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Existing Commitments for Democratic Elections in OSCE Participating States

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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.