The OSCE standards are also applied in this regard,” said chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Mazahir Panahov when asked about participation of the opposition in the formation of election commissions, APA reports. He said all election commissions are formed basing on 1/3 principle in Azerbaijan: “I consider that despite all remarks, this format is fair enough. This format of the commission establishment is also in the interests of the voters, as majority of Azerbaijani society is composed of individuals who do not have any party affiliation. Thus, the remarks seem a bit strange to me.”