I've been watching with interest the evolution of your Electoral Commission.

Coming from a region without such a commission, I was wondering if you could provide us with a brief explanation of the structure of your commission, why such a commission was constituted, and what goals your region had in mind when it decided to go ahead with such a commission. Also, are there other regions with such a commission in place?

I know you're all busy with election issues- feel free to respond when you all have time - no rush on this.