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"An impartial body must be in charge of organising the referendum. "
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CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice on Referendums
, para. II.3.1.a
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Code of Good Practice on Referendums
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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.