The amendment introduced in June 2006 to the Article 21.5, which currently states that “recalling precinct election commission member during the last 15 days before the vote, is prohibited”, attests to the legislator’s intent to ensure the stability of precinct elections commissions. Nevertheless, this amendment does not address the fundamental problem that gave rise to the recommendation.[9] The right granted to political parties and blocs to “recall” their nominees on PECs has the potential to undermine the independence of election commission members and the stability of the election administration. The Venice Commission and the OSCE/ODIHR previously recommended that this issue be reassessed.[10] The previous recommendation remains applicable.
