Adopted on 20 July 2015, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa 5.1.10 6. Take reasonable measures to guarantee political parties and other electoral stakeholders, unhindered access to, and to communicate freely with, the media in line with the “Principles for Conducting Democratic Elections.” RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ORGAN IN ELECTORAL PROCESSES IN SADC 6.1 The Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation (OPDSC) shall act as the coordinating mechanism for implementing the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections. To this end: 6.1.1 The SADC Secretariat shall facilitate the constitution of the Long Term Observation (LTO) Missions in terms of sections 8.1.1 and 8.1.2 of the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections; 6.1.2 The Chairperson of the Organ shall head the Short Term Observation(STO) Missions to Member States holding elections in Terms of section 8.1.3 and 8.1.4 of the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Election; 6.1.3 The Chairperson of the Organ shall receive the SEOM reports and reports of the SADC Electoral Advisory Council (SEAC) on matters pertaining to elections and the enhancement of democracy and good governance in the SADC region. -7-