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Electoral Management

Netherlands Netherlands

EM002

Responsibility of national EMB
Question:Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s): a. National level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: d) Elections to the European Parliament
Source: Act of 28 September 1989 containing new provisions governing the franchise and elections (Elections Act), Ch. E, Section E11 (2); Ch. S, Section S1 (1); Ch. Y, Section 9 (1) http://hrlibrary.umn.edu/research/Netherlands/Netherlands_Elections%20Act_1989am2009.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
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EM004

EMB budget determined by
Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): c. The legislature
Comments: "The Electoral Council is subject to chapter IIb of the national budget, which is managed by the High Councils of State."
Source: Annual Report Electoral Council 2020 (7) https://english.kiesraad.nl/publications/annual-reports/2021/03/16/index
Verified: 2022/08/02
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by
Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): d. A national government department
Comments: "The ministry of BZK [the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations] supervises all independent administrative bodies which perform tasks for which the minister shoulders political responsibility."
Source: Annual Report Electoral Council 2020 (7) https://english.kiesraad.nl/publications/annual-reports/2021/03/16/index
Verified: 2022/08/02
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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: Section E8: The appointments referred to in sections E 5, E 6 and E 7 shall last for a term of four calendar years. A person who has been appointed to fill a casual vacancy shall retire on the date on which the person in whose place he was appointed would have had to retire.
Source: Act of 28 September 1989 containing new provisions governing the franchise and elections (Elections Act): E5-E8 http://hrlibrary.umn.edu/research/Netherlands/Netherlands_Elections%20Act_1989am2009.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
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EM012

Electoral Management model
Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: c. Mixed
Comments: The Electoral Council has become increasingly independent since its foundation. "The ministry of BZK supervises all independent administrative bodies which perform tasks for which the minister shoulders political responsibility. The special position of the Electoral Council and the associated independence required affect this supervisory relationship. As a central electoral committee, the Electoral Council falls under the aegis of the Framework Act for Non-departmental Public Bodies."
Source: Annual Report Electoral Council 2020 (7): https://english.kiesraad.nl/publications/annual-reports/2021/03/16/index Official Website of the Electoral Council: https://english.kiesraad.nl/about-us/history-of-the-electoral-council
Verified: 2022/08/02
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EM013

Number of EMB members
Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: 7 members Section A2(3): The Electoral Council shall comprise seven members.
Source: Act of 28 September 1989 containing new provisions governing the franchise and elections (Elections Act): E5-E8 http://hrlibrary.umn.edu/research/Netherlands/Netherlands_Elections%20Act_1989am2009.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
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EM014

Membership based on
Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: b. Expertise
Comments: "Appointments are made on the basis of expertise in the area of electoral law and elections and on related or relevant areas of policy. Social knowledge and experience also play a role in the appointment of members."
Source: Annual Report Electoral Council 2020 (7): https://english.kiesraad.nl/publications/annual-reports/2021/03/16/index
Verified: 2022/08/02
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): a. Head of State
Comments: The Electoral Council consists of seven members. These members are appointed by Royal Decree for a period of four years, and can be reappointed twice. They are appointed on the basis of their expertise in giving advice on the Election Law and elections.
Source: Official Website of the Electoral Council: https://english.kiesraad.nl/about-us
Verified: 2022/08/02
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