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Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level
Comments: The Election Commission manages the presidential election and elections for National Assembly Members, for Local Council Members and for heads of the local government as prescribed by the 'Public Official Election Act'.
Source: National Election Commission Website: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/01/10101040000002020070611.jsp
Verified: 2024/08/28
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The following expenses incurred in preparing and holding a presidential election and a National Assembly election and those disbursed by the National Election Commission and the City/Do election commission to uniformly carry out the affairs as to an election of a local council member or head of a local government shall be borne by the State.
The National Assembly shall deliberate and decide upon the national budget bill.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 54: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Public Officials Election Act, Article 277: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
Verified: 2024/08/28
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: Expenditures of the National Election Commission are reviewed by the National Assembly. The Board of Audit and Inspection examines the NEC's accounting records in accordance with national accounting standards during financial audits
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 97: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: The term of office of the members of the Commission shall be six years.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 114 (3): https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: Election commissions shall be established for the purpose of fair management of elections and national referenda, and dealing with administrative affairs concerning political parties.
The National Election Commission may establish, within the limit of Acts and decrees, regulations relating to the management of elections, national referenda, and administrative affairs concerning political parties and may also establish regulations relating to internal discipline that are compatible with Act.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 114-115: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: Nine members.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 114 (2): https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: The National Election Commission shall be composed of three members appointed by the President, three members selected by the National Assembly, and three members designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The Chairperson of the Commission shall be elected from among the members.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 114-115: https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State e . Legislature f . Judiciary
Comments: The National Election Commission shall be composed of three members appointed by the President, three members selected by the National Assembly, and three members designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The Chairperson of the Commission shall be elected from among the members.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 114 (2): https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Verified: 2024/08/28
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