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The Venice Commission and ODIHR have already pointed out in their previous recommendations about the Serbian electoral legislation that “all members of electoral commissions should be guaranteed the opportunity to participate in full in the administration of the election. Such guarantees are particularly important for members appointed in the extended composition of the REC and PBs. In order to provide such guarantees, all members should be notified in a timely manner of sessions, provided with full access to election documentation, and invited to attend and participate on an equal basis in all sessions.’’ While these guarantees are provided by the REC Rules of Procedures, it could be considered that the principles of timely access to sessions and materials for all REC members are also provided in the law. In this respect, the Venice Commission and ODIHR recommend including in the law precise guarantees of the rights of the members of electoral commissions.