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Paragraph 59
 

Article 18(1) sets the criteria for expiry of the mandate of a member of CEC. Point (a) of that clause provides expiry of the mandate, if the member performs a political activity. Point (dh) provides the end of the mandate, if by acting or failing to act, he threatens the activity of the CEC concerning the preparation, supervision, direction and verification of all aspects that pertain to elections and referenda, as well as to the declaration of their results. Although the provisions are appropriate in themselves, they can give ground for arbitrary practice. The Venice Commission and the OSCE/ODIHR recommend that reasons for dismissal be stipulated more clearly.