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"Principle of transparency 1. Public authorities shall act in accordance with the principle of transparency. 2. They shall ensure that private persons are informed, by appropriate means, of their actions and decisions which may include the publication of official documents. 3. They shall respect the rights of access to official documents according to the rules relating to personal data protection."

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CoE (Committee of Ministers): Recommendation Rec(2007)7 of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on Good Administration, art. 10.1-3

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Recommendation Rec(2007)7 of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on Good Administration

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The election management process should be transparent.
States should ensure transparency in the management of public affairs.
States should take steps to institutionalize good governance through accountable, efficient, and effective public administration.