• On August 16, the CEC passed a decision by which a draw for the division of roles between precinct commission members will take place at least 7 days prior to Election Day rather than on Election Day.

The CEC decision will make the process less transparent as it will make it impossible for observers to monitor the draws in more than 3000 polling stations at least 7 days ahead of Election Day. In addition, the decision is unlawful, as the Election Code does not leave it for the CEC to decide when such draws must take place. Instead, the law clearly provides that the draws must take place on Election Day. Furthermore, the decision fails to explain why such modifications were needed and necessary.