(7.9)
— ensure that candidates who obtain the necessary number of
votes required by law are duly installed in office and are permitted to remain
in office until their term expires or is otherwise brought to an end in a manner
that is regulated by law in conformity with democratic parliamentary and
constitutional procedures.
(8)
The participating States consider that the presence of
observers, both foreign and domestic, can enhance the electoral process for
States in which elections are taking place. They therefore invite observers
from any other CSCE participating States and any appropriate private
institutions and organizations who may wish to do so to observe the course of
their national election proceedings, to the extent permitted by law. They will
also endeavour to facilitate similar access for election proceedings held below
the national level. Such observers will undertake not to interfere in the
electoral proceedings.
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