In this respect, the amendment introduces the requirement that the member organisations have at least three years of experience in election observation. In the Georgian context, three years’ activity may be too short as such young organisations do not have the necessary track record to foster public confidence in the independence of their work. At the same time, the requirement that the organisations have election observation experience is arguably too restrictive as it excludes relevant stakeholders and experts such as reputable academics and members of long-standing civil society organisations that work on issues related to democracy and human rights but which may not necessarily formally observe elections. Moreover, the new provisions do not make it clear whether all such organisations should be represented. It would be preferable that the criteria for members of the selection commission ensure a diverse membership; the inclusion of political party representatives (ensuring adequate representation of opposition parties) may be considered. Moreover, requiring higher credentials for non-partisan CEC members and strengthening the selection process itself would build public confidence in the CEC, by mandating interviews, increasing transparency, requiring substantiated decisions, and granting the right to appeal.