elections held in the sub-region in these last few years. It is also possible to differentiate models of task distributions and their demands in terms of legislative measures for their efficiency. A good example: The Liberian electoral commission In terms of task distribution between the different stakeholders of the electoral process, the case of Liberia is a possible model and a success. It is the scenario in which almost all the tasks involved in the electoral process are entrusted to the electoral commission. This formula, though not a panacea as can be seen in the case of Nigeria, has helped to run high quality elections in Liberia, for instance, because in addition, the commission generally has the following: a. Means(resources) needed to face the multiple and various demands of the tasks; b. Enough time to prepare very well for the elections; it is a permanent commission with permanent members; c. Enough authority and legitimacy to command respect for its institutions. For example, according to the law the Liberian electoral commission is the only institution authorized to run any public elections and empowered to take every measure needed for a good election; and all this backed with sanctions against any offender. While the Liberian electoral commission, having almost total control over the activities of the electoral process, is a positive example, in other countries in the region the task sharing proved to be disastrous. 138