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(2) to give orders instructing Government officials, officials
or employees of a State agency, State enterprise or local

government organization or other State officials to perform
all necessary acts under the laws referred to in Article 144

paragraph two;

(3) to conduct investigations and inquiries for fact-finding and

decision on arising problems or disputes under the laws
referred to in Article 144 paragraph two;

(4) to order a new election or a new voting at a referendum

to be held in any or all polling stations when there occurs
convincing evidence that the election or the voting at

a referendum in that or those polling stations has not
proceeded in an honest and fair manner;

(5) to announce the result of an election and the voting in
a referendum;

(6) to perform other acts as provided by law.

In the performance of duties, the Election Commission has the

power to summon any relevant document or evidence from any person,
or summon any person to give statements as well as to request the Courts,

public prosecutors, inquiry officials, State agencies, State enterprises or
local government organizations to take action for the purpose of performing
duties, investigating, conducting inquiries and passing decisions.

The Election Commission has the power to appoint persons,
a group of persons or representatives of private organizations to perform

such duties as entrusted.