47. In addition, there is no provision regarding protecting members of all election management bodies from being relieved of their duties except for valid cause.[14] Thus such appointees might be removed even if they are providing satisfactory service, which could place them under considerable pressure in a time of political competition. Such pressure could be exercised through Parliament, with respect to appointment of the composition of the SEC; or the SEC in terms of its powers (discussed at greater length below) to supervise the work of subordinate commissions and their personnel, removing such personnel if necessary.
