In line with Article 195.2 of the Constitution, Article 42 of the draft code provides that the CEC is composed of seven members elected by the National Assembly with at least three fifths of votes of the total number of deputies, for a term of six years. This election procedure differs from the current code, by which CEC members were appointed by the President upon recommendation of specified bodies. This qualified majority does not of itself ensure representation of the opposition. It is recommended that the process to appoint members of the CEC in the parliament be inclusive, so all parties may have trust in the CEC. Article 42.6 states that, if the chairperson or a member of the CEC is not elected by the National Assembly within the prescribed time limit, the President shall appoint the acting chairperson or a member of the CEC, which shall hold the office until the proper election by the National Assembly. The President’s power should be properly weighted. Indeed, if the President has the political support of the National Assembly, a simple majority may block the selection of candidates and entrust the appointment of the CEC members to the President. It is recommended that the code provide that the President should hold consultations with all parliamentary parties before appointing the CEC members.