53.1. The executive directors or directors of technical units should meet the same requirements as the ones set out in paragraph 1 of article 38 of this Law for the Electoral Councilors of the General Council, with the exception of the requirement listed in subparagraph j) of the mentioned paragraph.

53.2. The Executive Secretary will present the proposals for the creation of new technical units for the best possible functioning of the Institute for the consideration of the President of the General Council.

53.3. The creation of technical units other than those provided for in this Law should be approved by a qualified majority of the General Council, provided that their creation does not imply a duplication of functions with any other area of the Institute and that the Institute has the necessary budgetary availability for their functioning.

53.4. Depending on their functions, the technical units can be permanent or temporary.