I do not think that the rule of electing CEC chairman, which was introduced, turned out to be effective. This was evidenced by two elections - Michel's document did not make a commitment that it would be a permanent rule and would never change, - Mikheil Sarjveladze, Chairman of the Committee on Human Rights, told journalists.

Mikheil Sarjveladze responded to the statement of CEC Chairman Giorgi Kalandarishvili and noted that the appointment of an official for a long term is one of the additional mechanisms guaranteeing independence, while appointments for short periods can pose a risk to impartiality. Sarjveladze noted that the norm introduced by Michel's document was not effective, as evidenced by the two elections, which failed to reach a consensus in parliament and elect a CEC chairperson for a five-year term.

"The readiness of the political opposition to have a constructive consultation on the selection of a candidate did not turn out to be real. Our country is not ready for this method. For me personally, the priority is to have a legal guarantee of more independence and impartiality.

The reform was carried out. The commitment was not made in such a way that it would be a permanent rule and would never change. If we re-evaluate and reasonably re-evaluate current processes, past experience, we’ll see that priorities should be defined differently. I do not think that Michel's document implied a dogma that should always be kept intact. However, it is important to consider whether or not international partners perceive it as an important norm. This (changes in the law) can in no way be used as a pretext to say that the Georgian Dream has deviated or violated the promise it had made," Sarjveladze said.