Referendums are to be administered by the CEC, district electoral commissions (DEC), and PECs formed in accordance with the Electoral Code (Article 15.1). Under the Electoral Code, DECs are appointed by the CEC from among self-nominated qualified voters (Article 43 of the Electoral Code), while PECs are formed through appointments by parliamentary political parties and DECs (Article 44 of the Electoral Code). In the past electoral processes observed by the OSCE/ODIHR in Armenia, the lack of trust in impartiality of PECs was noted. A recommendation was made to reconsider the formula for distribution of leadership positions in the PECs to enhance their independence and impartiality. This recommendation is valid also in the context of the administration of referendums.