The draft law maintains the provisions of the current law which give the right to those who nominate members of polling boards to replace them, increasing the time frame before the polls open from up to 12 to 24 hours. However, the draft law lacks clarity regarding the circumstances in which the nominating entity can submit a “substantial request” to the MECs to change the composition of the polling boards. Neither the procedure nor criteria for assessment of the request by the MEC are specified. This introduces an unnecessary level of uncertainty concerning the membership of polling boards a day before election day and should be addressed as it may impact the integrity of the process, which has being previously criticized in ODIHR election observation reports. It is important to guarantee that any change in the composition of the polling boards be early enough to allow for training before the elections and more generally readiness of members of polling boards with regard to their role. Late changes in the composition of polling boards have to be restricted to the most exceptional circumstances. The draft should be amended to allow the replacement of members of polling boards under strict conditions only.