done in a proper and timely manner to ensure that this does not break down the autonomy of the commission: 1 avoid the malfunctioning of other institutions to influence the performance of the commission and its autonomy 2 give the commission most of the major tasks of the electoral process 3 give the necessary means(legal and otherwise) to the commission to possibly compensate for any failure on the part of other institutions in the process 2. Regarding the protection of the commission and its members, ensure that necessary measures are taken: Encourage members to adhere to the autonomy granted them by the law by ensuring that: 1 The mode of composition and treatment of members of the commission does not encourage them to accept instructions from other players involved in the electoral process 2 The interests of members of the commission do not conflict with free and fair elections. This may be the case, for example, when representatives of candidates(parties or individuals) have a casting vote in the decision-making of the commission Increase the likelihood that any misconduct of the commission is identified and punished: 131