7 (c) maintain strict impartiality in the exercise of their functions; and (d) not do anything, whether in the exercise of their functions or otherwise and whether by way of action, speech, attitude or manner, that may— (i) give rise to a reasonable apprehension that they are exercising their functions with partiality or bias; or (ii) place in jeopardy their independence or the perception of their independence; or (iii) compromise the Commission's credibility, impartiality, independence or integrity; and (e) assist observers accredited under the Electoral Act to exercise their functions under that Act6; and (f) safeguard all ballot boxes, ballot papers and other electoral documentation and materials entrusted to the custody of the Commission in terms of the Electoral Act; and (g) not— (i) divulge, except in the exercise of his or her functions or with the Commission’s prior approval; or (ii) make private use of or profit from; any confidential information which he or she has gained through being a Commissioner or an employee or agent of the Commission7. (3) Without derogation from subsection (1)(c) and (d), no Commissioner and no full-time employee of the Commission shall— (a) hold, or seek appointment, election or nomination to, any elective or political office; or (b) except in the exercise of his or her functions as a Commissioner or as an employee of the Commission, perform any work for a political party or candidate in connection with an election or referendum; (c) knowingly wear any badge or article of clothing that is or is reasonably likely to be associated with a political party or candidate contesting any election or supporting or opposing any question put to a referendum. (4) Subsection (3) applies to part-time employees of the Commission during any period that they are employed or engaged by the Commission. 6 Paragraph amended by section 4 of Act 17/2007 [deletion of reference to monitors]. 7 Paragraph inserted by section 4 of Act 17/2007.