way that guarantees its independence and impartiality, and should be perceived as such. 124. The Court notes that the majority of the members of the Ivorian electoral body are appointed by personalities and political parties contesting elections. 125. The Court is of the opinion that, for a body to be able to reassure the public about its ability to organise transparent, free and fair election, its composition must be balanced. 126. The issue here is therefore to determine whether the composition of the Ivorian electoral body is balanced. 127. Article 5 of the impugned law provides that: “The Independent Commission Electoral Commission and local Commissions shall comprise a at regional, departmental, Central communal and sub-prefectural levels. Members of the Central Commission shall comprise: i) 1 (one) representative of the President of the Republic; ii) 1 (one) representative of the President of the National Assembly; iii) 1 (one) representative of the Minister of Territorial Administration; iv) 1 (one) representative of the Minister of the Economy and Finance; v) 1 Magistrate appointed by the High Judicial Council; vi) 4 (four) representatives of the Civil Society two of whom shall be drawn from Governmental faith-based organizations, one non-religious Organizations and from a NonLawyer appointed by the Bar; wA~7)] wee N t 29