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About IMIE: The International Mission for Iraqi Elections is composed of 10 of the world's leading independent electoral commissions, plus an association comprising 18 additional electoral management bodies. The agencies are co-operating to provide thorough, independent and expert assessments of the electoral policies and procedures being developed for the three elections planned in Iraq for 2005. The IMIE provides assessments, advice and counsel to the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq, and to the public at large, for the purpose of assisting in the strengthening of democratic processes and building public confidence in Iraq's developing democracy. Members of the IMIE include the electoral management bodies of Albania, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Ghana, Mexico, Panama, Romania, United Kingdom, Yemen, and the Association of Central and Eastern European Election Officials. The League of Arab States participates in IMIE deliberations as an observer. Elections Canada currently serves as Chair of the Mission's Steering Committee and provides secretariat support and resources through its Ottawa headquarters and IMIE liaison offices in Amman and Baghdad. The Australian Electoral Commission currently serves as Vice-Chair.