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<p>The Electoral Commission is directly accountable to the UK's parliaments, and scrutiny
of its work is an essential part of giving assurance to parliamentarians and to the
public about how it undertakes its duties.</p><p>It reports to the UK Parliament through
the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, which has a statatory duty to
review the Commission's financial estimates and plans, and oversees the appointments
of Electoral Commissioners. Parliamentary select committees, most notably the Public
Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, also pay an important role in
scrutinising the work of the Commission.</p><p>The Commission is also accountable
to the Scottish Parliament through the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, and
the Sennedd through the Llywydd's Committee.</p>
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