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The powers vested in the CEC and TECs according to Articles 41 and 42 could imply that they do not need to wait for complaints to be filed in cases of potential irregularities of the election process. They should conduct their own reviews and investigate cases of possible fraud. The Code outlines their general authority and duties and implies the possibility of such actions. The introduction of an explicit article stating that the CEC and the TECs should review all work of the subordinate commissions and should investigate and act on irregularities should be considered. Articles 63.1 and 63.2 (and Articles 41 and 42) should be amended to require the TECs and the CEC to conduct independent reviews of the results from precinct election commission (PEC) level and up in cases of obvious mistakes or justified doubts on turnout or invalid votes.