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"In order to guarantee the independence of the election commission it is usually preferable to respect common incompatibilities in the commission members. Persons who could be involved in an inherent conflict of interests with the requirement for impartiality should not be allowed to be appointed to electoral commissions. "

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CoE (Venice Commission): Report on Electoral Law and Electoral Administration in Europe, para.III.41

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Report on Electoral Law and Electoral Administration in Europe

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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.