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"In order to ensure neutrality of the civil service during electoral processes and consequently to avoid any risk of conflict of interest, the legal framework should provide for a clear separation between the exercise of politically sensitive public positions, in particular senior management positions, and candidacy. In this respect, the legal framework should provide for a range of adequate and proportionate rules. Such rules may include a clear instruction on how and when campaigning in a personal capacity may be conducted, suspension from office or resignation of certain public authorities running for elections."

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OSCE (ODIHR), CoE (Venice Commission): Joint Guidelines for Prevening and Responding to the Misuse of Administrative Resources During Electoral Processes, para. II.A.4.2

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Joint Guidelines for Prevening and Responding to the Misuse of Administrative Resources During Electoral Processes

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Civil servants and public officials should be obliged by law to act neutrally and impartially.
Regulations against misuse of public resources and of official position may include a prohibition for public officials to campaign while on duty.