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"Where there is no longstanding tradition of administrative authorities’ impartiality in electoral matters, independent, impartial electoral commissions must be set up at all levels, from the national level to polling station level. "

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CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice on Referendums, para. II.3.1.b

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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.