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It might be worth considering some of those on the current Election Commission for reappointment in the newly formed Commission to ensure stability and help promote the credibility of the process. Furthermore, the recommendations made in the Joint Opinion on the Electoral Code of the “Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”,[8] particularly those related to the staggering of appointments to the Election Commission, remain valid and could be considered during any future amendments. The law would also benefit from greater clarity on the term of the Election Commission, and if it is to stand for 4 years, or if it is to be replaced after each constitutive session of Parliament. Instability in the composition of the SEC would undermine the credibility of the electoral process.