Election Obligations & Standards Database

Quote

"The commission’s independence can be strengthened by appointing commission members for a fixed (and sufficiently long) time period and by prohibiting their dismissal without reasonable grounds. "

Document

CoE (Venice Commission): Report on Electoral Law and Electoral Administration in Europe, para.III.42

Summaries

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.