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total countries/territories: 235
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Afghanistan
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b. For a specified number of years
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The Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Secretary, who are elected from among the Commission members for three years, can be endorsed for another three years.
Source:
http://www.iec.org.af/pdf/factsheets-014/eng/faq_iec.pdf
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2019/09/24
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Albania
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b. For a specified number of years
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Consists of seven members. Two of them are elected by the Assembly, two by the President of the Republic and three by the High Court.
The Electoral code: 13: 1. A member of the CEC has a 4-year mandate with the right to be re-elected.
Source:
The Constitution of the Republic of Albania, art. 154.
The Electoral Code of the Republic of Albania, dated 2 April 2015, art. 13
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2017/05/17
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Algeria
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c. For an unspecified period
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The national election management authority is composed of public servants of the Ministry of Interior.
Source:
Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gov.dz/Dynamics/frmItem.aspx?html=10&s=24 (2013)
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 149 - 159, 168-187: http://www.joradp.dz/JO2000/2012/001/F_Pag.htm (2013);
Décret présidentiel n° 12-68 du 18 Rabie El Aouel 1433 correspondant au 11 février 2012 fixant l'organisation et le fonctionnement de la commission nationale de supervision des élections: http://www.interieur.gov.dz/Dynamics/frmItem.aspx?html=41&s=23 (2013)
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2019/09/25
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American Samoa
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b. For a specified number of years
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For an initial term of 4 years, and every 3 years thereafter.
There are a number of permanent civil servants who assist the Chief Electoral Officer.
Source:
American Samoa Code Annotated Title 6 Elections 6.0103.1 (b)
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2017/08/18
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Andorra
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b. For a specified number of years
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4 years (same as legislature)
Source:
Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 47 (1): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
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2023/06/09
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Angola
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b. For a specified number of years
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Τηε mandate of the Members of the National Electoral Commission is five years renewable once.
Source:
Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 8: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc749c249-1c14-43bb-a49d-db985d718de6%7D.pdf (2017)
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2017/03/28
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Anguilla
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c. For an unspecified period
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Source:
Elections Act, art. 6
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2015/02/24
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Antigua and Barbuda
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b. For a specified number of years
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For a term of seven years.
Source:
Representation of the People Act (Amendment 2001), art 3. 5a
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AG/antigua-and-barbuda-amendment-to-the/view
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2014/06/05
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Argentina
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c. For an unspecified period
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The National Electoral Chamber is a permanent management body. The National Electoral Boards constitute and begin their jobs sixty days before the election.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución de la Nación Argentina — Ley 24430, texto oficial ordenado”, art. 110: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AR/argentina-constitucion-nacional-reformas-1994/ (2019);
Decree-Law 1285/58: “Decreto-Ley 1285/58 — sobre la organización de la Justicia Nacional” art. 3: http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/35000-39999/37915/texact.htm
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2021/12/26
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Armenia
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b. For a specified number of years
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Members of the Central Electoral Commission shall be appointed for six years.
Source:
Electoral Code of 25 May 2016, art. 42:
http://www.venice.coe.int/webforms/documents/?pdf=CDL-REF(2016)042-e
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2015/12/01
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Aruba
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b. For a specified number of years
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For a term of four years.
Source:
Mr. Hubert Maduro, President, Electoral Council of Aruba
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2017/07/07
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Australia
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b. For a specified number of years
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An appointed Commissioner holds office for such period not exceeding 7 years
Source:
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (amended in 2019) Section 8: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2019C00103/f85985f8-e256-4e11-ad31-884ed7f92224
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2024/09/09
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Austria
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a. For the election period only
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The electoral authorities shall be responsible for the organization and carrying out of the elections. They are re-constituted before each election.
Source:
Constitution: Art. 26.
Regulation on the Election of the Federal Council (1992) Art. 6(1)
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2012/05/29
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Azerbaijan
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b. For a specified number of years
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The term of an election commissions’ authority shall be 5 years.
Source:
Election Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan including 2024 amendments, article 23.1: https://msk.gov.az/uploads/qanunvericilik/Election-Code-2024.pdf
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2024/11/12
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Bahamas
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c. For an unspecified period
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Source:
Parliamentary Elections Act, Art 12
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
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2017/03/27
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Bahrain
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a. For the election period only
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The Supreme Electoral Committee and its sub-committees exist for the election period only.
Source:
Decree No. 14 of 2002 on Exercising Political Rights, art. 17, 18: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/mideast/BH/bahrain-law-by-decree-on-exercising-political/view
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2024/11/25
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Bangladesh
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b. For a specified number of years
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5 years
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
Bangladesh Elections Commission: http://www.ecs.gov.bd/English/MenuTemplate1.php?Parameter_MenuID=6&ByDate=0&Year=
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2012/05/30
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Barbados
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b. For a specified number of years
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The members of the Electoral and Boundaries Commission serves for a period of five (5) years and are eligible for re-appointment. However the Chief Electoral Officer is appointed for an unspecified period
Source:
Constitution: Ch. 5, art.41A.
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2012/01/31
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Belarus
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b. For a specified number of years
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Term of powers of the Central Commission is 5 years and begins from the day of its formation in legally capable membership.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Belarus”, art. 71: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/BY/belarus-constitution-2021-english/ ;
Electoral Code: "Electoral Code of the Republic of Belarus”, art. 32: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/BY/belarus-electoral-code-2023-english/
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2023/09/13
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Belgium
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c. For an unspecified period
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c) Civil servants of the Ministry of Interior
Source:
Official Website of the Ministry of Interior, Directorate for Elections:
http://www.ibz.rrn.fgov.be/index.php?id=33&L=0 (2012)
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2019/04/25
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Belize
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b. For a specified number of years
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For a term of five years. The Elections and Boundaries Commission is composed of one Chairman and four other members.
Source:
Constitution: “Belize Constitution, Chapter 4”, Section 88 (5): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BZ/belize-constitution-2022/
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2025/03/24
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Benin
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a. For the election period only
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The term of members of the National Autonomous Electoral Commission is for the election period only. The Members of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission are appointed for each election at least 130 days before the month in which the election is scheduled. The term for the members of the Permanent Administrative Secretariat is 5 years.
Source:
Law n ° 2010-33 of 7 January 2011 setting general rules for the elections in the Republic of Benin, art. 14
http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Benin-2/Loi-electorale-generale-pour-2011.pdf (2016)
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2019/04/05
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Bermuda
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c. For an unspecified period
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Source:
Parliamentary Elections Act, art. 6
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2012/02/24
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Bhutan
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b. For a specified number of years
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The term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner and the Election Commissioners shall be five years or until they attain the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.
Source:
Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, Chapter 3, Article 24: https://www.ecb.bt/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ElectionActEnglish.pdf
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2024/08/27
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Bolivia
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b. For a specified number of years
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For a term of six years without possibility of reelection.
Source:
Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 206 (II): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019).
EMB Law; "Ley del Órgano Electoral Plurinacional — Ley 018-2010", art. 12: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-018-2010-organo-electoral-plurinacional-vigente/ (2019).
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2024/12/09
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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b. For a specified number of years
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For a term of 7 years.
Source:
Electoral Law: Election Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina: art. 2:4 (amended 2008)
http://izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/BiH_Election_Law_last_consolidated_version_2018.pdf
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2025/06/23
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Botswana
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b. For a specified number of years
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The term of office of the Commission is the period of two successive terms of Parliament, namely 10 years. The Secretary shall vacate his/her post upon reaching 65 years of age, or such other age as may be prescribed by an Act of Parliament.
Source:
Constitution of Botswana, art. 65A (5): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/BW/botswana-constitution-of-1966-with-amendments-up/view (2014).
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2014/10/27
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Brazil
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b. For a specified number of years
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Electoral Code:
Article 14:
Judges of the electoral courts, unless for justified reasons, shall serve mandatorily for two years, and never for more than two consecutive terms of two years.
Source:
Electoral Code - Law No. 4,737, of July 15, 1965, Article 14:
https://www.tse.jus.br/legislacao/codigo-eleitoral/codigo-eleitoral-1/codigo-eleitoral-lei-nb0-4.737-de-15-de-julho-de-1965
Constitution of the Federative Republic of Brazil, 1988, Article 121 (2):
https://www.tse.jus.br/legislacao/codigo-eleitoral/constituicao-federal/constituicao-da-republica-federativa-do-brasil
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2024/10/23
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Brunei Darussalam
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f. Not applicable
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Source:
Constitution, Art. 23: http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/fdl/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Brunei_Constitution_1959_amended%202011_EN.pdf (2013);
CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bx.html
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2013/03/18
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Bulgaria
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b. For a specified number of years
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The mandate of the committee members is five years.
Source:
Electoral Law: Election Code, Art. 51 (1)
http://dv.parliament.bg/DVWeb/showMaterialDV.jsp?idMat=82965 (2014)
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2014/10/02
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Burkina Faso
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b. For a specified number of years
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The members of the Independent National Electoral Commission serve for a term of 5 years, renewable once.
Source:
Electoral Code as amended in 2015, art. 6: http://www.ceni.bf/sites/default/files/Code_électoral_BF-Version_21.05.2015.pdf (2015)
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2015/10/09
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Burma (Myanmar)
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c. For an unspecified period
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The term of the Commission is until the President has formed a Commission under the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
Source:
The Union Election Commission Law, art. 7: http://www.altsean.org/Research/2010/Resources/Laws/Union%20Election%20Commission%20Law.pdf (2013);
Constitution of Myanmar, art. 398: http://burmacampaign.org.uk/media/Constitution-1.pdf (2015).
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2015/11/17
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Burundi
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b. For a specified number of years
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5 years
Source:
Decree No. 100/76 of 12 March 2012 regulating the organization and functioning of the Independent National Electoral Commission, art. 19 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/BI/burundi-decree-no-100-76-of-12-march-2012-on-the/view
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2025/05/08
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Cambodia
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b. For a specified number of years
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The Chairperson, vice-chairperson and members of the National Election Committee shall have a 05 (five) year term, which ends when the new National Assembly takes an office.
Source:
Law on the Organization and Functioning of the National Election Committee, art. 7: http://ngocedaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/tmp_11849-Draft-NEC-Law_Eng-337982827.pdf
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2018/08/15
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Cameroon
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b. For a specified number of years
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Elections Cameroon is composed of the Electoral Council and the Directory General for Elections. The members of the Electoral Council are appointed for 4 years, whereas the Director General and the Deputy Director General of Elections are appointed for a 5-year term.
Source:
Electoral Code Chapter I section 12 (1): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CM/cameroon-electoral-code-english-2012
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2018/11/05
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Canada
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d. Other
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The position of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada (CEO) was created in 1920 by the Dominion Elections Act. He or she is an Officer of Parliament appointed by a resolution of the House of Commons. He or she reports directly to Parliament and is independent of the government and all political parties. The Chief Electoral Officer serves until retirement at age 65 or resignation. He or she can only be removed from office for cause by the Governor General on a joint address of the House of Commons and the Senate.
Source:
Compendium of Election Administration: Elections Canada (2014)(http://www.elections.ca/res/loi/com/compoverview2014sep_e.pdf)
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2025/03/28
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Cape Verde
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b. For a specified number of years
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The members of the National Electoral Commission are appointed for a term of 6 years.
Source:
Electoral Law as amended by Law No 56/VII/2010, art. 13 (1): http://www.parlamento.cv/userfiles/image/site/Leis/Altera%20o%20C%C3%B3digo%20Eleitoral%20-%20texto%20integrante.pdf (2016)
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2016/05/04
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Cayman Islands
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a. For the election period only
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Source:
Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 3: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
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2021/12/13
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Central African Republic
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a. For the election period only
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The Independent Electoral Commission is formed at least 90 days before election day and its mandate expires 45 days after the official proclamation of the results by the Constitutional Court.
Source:
Electoral Law N° 09.016, Art. 18 (2), 22: http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Centrafrique/CODE_ELECTORAL-RCA-2-octobre-2010.pdf (2016)
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2021/04/19
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Chad
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a. For the election period only
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The term of the members of the National Independent Electoral Commission expires 3 months after the election.
Source:
Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 4 (2) : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
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2019/04/23
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Chile
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b. For a specified number of years
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Eight (8) years.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica Constitucional sobre Sistema de Inscripciones Electorales y Servicio Electoral (2016)”, art. 62 y art. transitorio 7:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CL/chile-ley-sobre-el-sistema-de-inscripciones/
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2025/03/04
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China
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e. No information available
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The chairman and vice chairmen of the Standing Committee (acting as the Electoral Management Body) serve no more than two consecutive terms.
Source:
Constitution of PRC, Art. 66
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2012/06/04
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Cocos (keeling) Islands
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b. For a specified number of years
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8. (1) Subject to this Division, an appointed Commissioner holds office for such period, not exceeding 7 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re-appointment.
Source:
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, as amended on 8 March 2019, section 8: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2019C00103
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2019/07/08
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Colombia
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b. For a specified number of years
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The members of the National Electoral Council and the National Registrar of the Civil Status are elected for a term of 4 years.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de Colombia”, art. 264, 266: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CO/colombia-constitucion-politica-de-colombia-2016 (2016).
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2024/12/12
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Comoros
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c. For an unspecified period
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Source:
Law No 10-018/AU Amending certain provisions of the Electoral Act No. 07-001/AU of 14 January 2007, art. 45, 46
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/KM/comores-electoral-law-2010/view (2016)
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2025/09/30
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Congo (Brazzaville)
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c. For an unspecified period
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Source:
Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Art. 18, 24: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 17: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
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2017/03/29
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Congo (Kinshasa), Democratic Republic of the
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b. For a specified number of years
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6 years
Source:
Loi organique portant organisation et fonctionnement de la Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante (2010), art. 13:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rd.-congo-loi-organique-de-la-ceni/
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2016/11/29
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Cook Islands
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a. For the election period only
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The Chief Electoral Officer shall, in the event of any election, appoint the following electoral officials:
(a) a Returning Officer for each constituency, who shall be in charge of the election in the constituency for which he or she is appointed;
(b) a substitute for any Returning Officer to act in the case of the illness, absence, resignation, death, or removal of that officer.
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Act, Art. 5
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2014/06/05
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Costa Rica
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b. For a specified number of years
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The Tribunal is made up by three incumbent and six deputy magistrates in office for a six year term. An incumbent and two deputy magistrates must be renewed every two years, although they may be reelected. From a year before until six months after the elections the TSE must be composed of five incumbent magistrates, so two of the deputy magistrates are appointed incumbent magistrates.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de la República de Costa Rica”, art. 101: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CR/costa-rica-constitucion-politica-reformas-2015.pdf/; Electoral Law: “Ley 8765: Código Electoral”, art. 13: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CR/costa-rica-ley-8765-codigo-electoral-2018.pdf/
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2018/01/24
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Croatia
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b. For a specified number of years
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Act on the State Electoral Commission: Article 3: The Commission consists in its permanent composition of the Chairperson, four Vice-Chairpersons and four other members.
The Chairperson of the Commission is the President of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Croatia who is appointed for a four-year term of office.
The Vice-Chairpersons who are not from the ranks of judges and other members of the Commission are elected by a majority vote of all representatives of the Croatian Parliament for a term of eight years.
Source:
Act on the State Electoral Commission of the Republic of Croatia (2006) (with the Act of Amendments to the Act on the State Electoral Commission of the Republic of Croatia), art. 3-4 & 7.
http://www.legislationline.org/download/action/download/id/2264/file/Croatia_Act_State_Electoral_Commission_2006.pdf
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/2265/file/Croatia_Amendments_Central_Electoral_Comm_2007.pdf (as amended in 2007)
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2020/07/06
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Cuba
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b. For a specified number of years
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5-year terms.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 27: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
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2023/09/12
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Cyprus
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e. No information available
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Source:
Official website of the Central Electoral Service:
http://moi.gov.cy (2016);
OSCE report. Parliamentary Elections 22 May 2011; http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/82242 (2016).
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2024/10/25
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Cyprus (North)
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e. No information available
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Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
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2012/06/07
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Czech Republic
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c. For an unspecified period
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This is with the exception of the Chairman of the SEC (State Election Commission), who is the Minister of the Interior. The other members are appointed by the Chairman from each ministry of the government and serve for an unspecified period.
Article 12: (4) The term of office of the Central Election Board shall have expired on the day on which a new Central Election Board in charge of the following elections to the Chamber of Delegates shall be constituted.
Source:
Electoral Law: ZÁKON o volbách do zastupitelstev krajů a o změně některých zákonů, art. 8-12.
https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2000-130
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CZ/czech-republic-act-no.-247-on-elections-to-the/view (2017)
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2023/09/14
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Côte d'Ivoire
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b. For a specified number of years
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The Independent Electoral Commission is composed of permanent and non-permanent members.
Source:
Loi Portant Composition, Attribution et Fonctionnement de la Commission Électorale Indépendante (2001), art.5, 9, 10: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-loi-portant-composition-attribution/view
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2016/12/01
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Denmark
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d. Other
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The Election Act assigns a number of specific tasks to the Minister for the Interior and Health. In practice, these tasks are dealt with in a separate election unit in the Ministry, headed by the Chief Election Officer. The number of staff assigned to handle electoral matters between elections is small (5). When an election is called, however, additional staff is temporarily assigned to assist the election unit in carrying out its tasks at the national level, directly connected with the conduct of the election.
Source:
The Parliamentary Electoral System in Denmark: Guide to the Danish Electoral System by the Ministry of the Interior and Health/ Aarhus University, Jan. 2011. Ch. 2 sec. 1.
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2019/05/27
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Djibouti
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a. For the election period only
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Article 4:
The members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) are appointed and installed for each election. Before taking office, the members of the CENI are installed by the Constitutional Council meeting in solemn audience.
Source:
Decree 2005-0024/PR/MID on the composition and functioning of the Independent National Electoral Commission, art. 4:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/DJ/djibouti-decret-no-2005-0024-pr-mid-portant/view
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2018/03/30
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Dominica
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b. For a specified number of years
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A member of a Commission who has been appointed shall vacate his office either when the House first meets after the next dissolution of Parliament after his appointment [every 5 years], or if any circumstances arise that, if he were not a member of the Commission, would cause him to be disqualified for appointment as such.
Source:
Constitution of Dominica (1978), Section 56 (5): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DM/dominica-constitution-of-the-commonwealth-of/view (2014).
Electoral Office of Dominica, Official Website - The Constituency Boundaries and Electoral Commissions: http://electoraloffice.gov.dm/about-us/brief-history (2014).
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2014/12/16
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Dominican Republic
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b. For a specified number of years
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Five magistrates (a chair and four members) to serve for a four-year term compose the Central Electoral Board (JCE).
Source:
Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 212(1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 11: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
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2020/02/05
|
|
Ecuador
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The National Electoral Council and the Electoral Contentious Tribunal shall each be comprised of five members, who serve a six-year term.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución de la República del Ecuador”, art. 218, 220: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/EC/ecuador-constitucion-2020/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica Electoral y de Organizaciones Políticas de la República del Ecuador, Código de la Democracia”, art. 24, 33, 63: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/EC/ecuador-codigo-democracia-2023/
|
2025/03/13
|
|
Egypt
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The members of the National Elections Commission shall be assigned to work on a full time basis at the Commission for one term of six years.
Source:
Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt 2014, art. 209: http://www.sis.gov.eg/Newvr/Dustor-en001.pdf (2014).
|
2025/09/23
|
|
El Salvador
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
For a term of five years.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de la República de El Salvador”, art. 208: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/SV/el-salvador-constitucion-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Decreto No. 413 — Código Electoral”, art. 43: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/SV/el-salvador-recopilacion-legislacion-electoral-2021/
|
2024/12/19
|
|
Equatorial Guinea
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
Source:
Presidential decree No. 40/ 2013 of 28 March 2013: http://www.guineaecuatorialpress.com/imgdb/2013/DecretoNum.40_2013%281%29.pdf (2016);
Law No. 7/2012 of 16 November 2012 regulating elections to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, municipal elections and referenda
|
2016/05/03
|
|
Eritrea
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
Source:
Constitution, art. 58
|
2011/06/21
|
|
Estonia
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
§ 10: (1) The term of authority of the National Electoral Committee shall be four years.
Source:
Electoral Law: Riigikogu Election Act as amended on 13 April 2016, § 10: 1
|
2019/02/19
|
|
Ethiopia
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The term of office of the Board members shall be five years. However, a Board member may serve for only one additional term.
Source:
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 6 (4) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
|
2015/05/18
|
|
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
Source:
Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 7: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (https://www.idea.int/sites/default/files/publications/electoral-management-design-2014.pdf)
|
2022/04/19
|
|
Fiji
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The Electoral Commission consists of six [6] Commissioners and a Chairperson all of whom have been appointed for a term of three [3] years by the President on the advice of the Constitutional Offices Commission.
Source:
The Republic of Fiji Electoral Commission website:
http://www.electoralcommission.org.fj/
|
2018/04/18
|
|
Finland
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
At the local level, there are permanent election management bodies appointed for four-year terms by the regional state administration, providing institutional continuity. There are Election District Committees (EDCs) in each of the 15 electoral constituencies and Municipal Central Election Committees (MCECs) in each of the 336 municipal councils. The election administration at the lower level is multi-party, appointed on the basis of nominations from registered political parties that participated in previous parliamentary elections. Each administration consists of a chairperson, a deputy chairperson, three members and an adequate number of substitute members.
Source:
OSCE/ODIHR Election Assessment Mission Report Parliamentary Elections 2011, p. 7
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/FI/finland-final-election-assessment-mission-report/view
|
2018/03/15
|
|
France
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
b) The members of the Constitutional Court are appointed for 9 years
Source:
Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gouv.fr/ (2017);
Constitution, Art. 56
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Official Website of the Constitutional Court: http://www.conseil-constitutionnel.fr/conseil-constitutionnel/francais/le-conseil-constitutionnel/presentation-generale/presentation-generale.206.html (2017);
|
2020/06/21
|
|
French Guiana
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
|
2007/01/10
|
|
French Polynesia
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
|
2004/01/15
|
|
Gabon
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
The members of the Bureau of the CENAP are permanent.
Source:
Law No. 7/96 of 12 March 1996 establishing common rules for all political elections, with all the subsequent amendments, last revised 2005, art. 12
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GA/gabon-code-electoral-2005/view
(2017)
|
2025/05/13
|
|
Gambia
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the president for a period of 7 years and may be re-appointed for one further term.
Source:
Constitution, Chapter V, part II, section 42 (4): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GM/constitution-of-the-republic-of-the-gambia/view
|
2017/03/21
|
|
Georgia
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The term of office of the Central Electoral Commission's Chairperson shall be 5 years.
Source:
The Election Code of Georgia, art. 10:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
|
2024/07/24
|
|
Germany
|
d. Other
|
The Federal Electoral Committee continues to exist after the general election but not beyond the end of the legislative term
Source:
https://www.bundeswahlleiter.de/en/service/glossar/b/bundeswahlausschuss.html#id-0
|
2025/03/12
|
|
Ghana
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
The three Chairmen have permanent tenure of office and the same conditions of service as judges of the Superior Courts; i.e. the Chairman has conditions of service of Appeals Court Judges while the two Deputy Chairmen have conditions of service of High Court judges.
Source:
- Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 44:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
- The Electoral Commission Act, 1993 (Act 451), art. 5:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-provisions-on-the-establishment-of-the/view
|
2016/09/21
|
|
Gibraltar
|
f. Not applicable
|
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
Parliament Act Number 1950-15
https://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/1950-15o.pdf
|
2019/11/04
|
|
Greece
|
d. Other
|
d) Permanent
Source:
Constitution, Art. 103:4; Law 3528/2007 (Code of Civil Servants), art.39
|
2015/02/05
|
|
Greenland
|
e. No information available
|
|
2012/06/14
|
|
Grenada
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
Source:
Constitution, art 35
|
2012/02/24
|
|
Guadeloupe
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
|
2007/01/14
|
|
Guam
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
For a period of 2 years, or until their successor is duly qualified and appointed
Source:
Guam Code Annotated, Title 3, Ch.2, Art. 2101:
https://law.justia.com/codes/guam/2019/title-3/chapter-2/
|
2020/10/28
|
|
Guatemala
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The Tribunal is made up by five members and their corresponding substitutes. They are elected by a two-thirds vote of the Congress. Their term is of six years with possibility of re-election.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral y de Partidos Políticos”, art. 123 & 124: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/GT/guatemala-lepp-y-reglamentos-2023/
|
2023/05/29
|
|
Guernsey
|
a. For the election period only
|
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
|
2009/11/04
|
|
Guinea
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) are appointed by decree for a period of seven years.
Source:
Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 8 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
|
2017/01/26
|
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
For a term of 4 years.
Source:
Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 3 (1): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012)
|
2014/06/24
|
|
Guyana
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
Q34 - Guyana Electoral Commission FAQ
(http://www.gecom.org.gy/faq.html)
|
2015/05/11
|
|
Haiti
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
Members of the Permanent Electoral Council are appointed for a nine (9) year nonrenewable period. They may not be removed from office.
Article 3 of the Electoral Act.
Source:
Le Moniteur sous la direction de Beauzile, Fritzner, « Loi électoral », http://haitijustice.com/pdf/legislation/loi-electorale-haiti-2013.pdf, 168ième année No. 229, 2013
|
2015/04/08
|
|
Holy See (Vatican City State)
|
f. Not applicable
|
|
2012/05/14
|
|
Honduras
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
For a period of five years, form the Supreme Electoral Tribunal. They can be reappointed.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 52: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 11, xx–xx: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
|
2025/08/07
|
|
Hong Kong
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
(6) An appointment under subsection (2) shall be for a period-
(a) which shall not exceed 5 years or be less than 3 years; and
(b) specified by the Chief Executive at the time of appointment.
Source:
Electoral Affairs Commission Ordinance, Sec.3 (6): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/HK/hong-kong-electoral-affairs-commission-ordinance/view
|
2021/06/07
|
|
Hungary
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
9 Years.
"(1) The mandate a) of elected members of the National Election Commission shall last for nine years from the inaugural meeting of the National Election Commission"
Source:
Act XXXVI of 2013 on Electoral Procedure (last modified by Act CCVII of 2013), Section 33(1): http://njt.hu/cgi_bin/njt_doc.cgi?docid=159995.329468.
|
2018/07/30
|
|
Iceland
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The National Electoral Commission is made up of 5 members which sit a term of 4 years.
Source:
Parliamentary Election Act, Art. 12
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
|
2020/07/27
|
|
India
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The Election Commission is appointed for a period of 6 years or to the period until the member reaches the age of 65 years (whichever comes first).
Source:
Election Commission (Conditions of Service of Election Commissioners and Transaction of Business) Act, Article 4: http://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1991-11_0.pdf
|
2019/04/10
|
|
Indonesia
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
For a term of 5 years.
Source:
Law 15/2011 on the General Election Implementers, art. 6 (6): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/ID/indonesia-law-of-the-republic-of-indonesia-15-2011
|
2014/04/02
|
|
Iran, Islamic Republic of
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
For the Elections Office within the Ministry of Interior, there is no specified term. A temporary 7-member Central Supervisory Committee is established during presidential elections.
Source:
IFES: "Duality By Design: The Iranian Electoral System" (2011). Electoral Management Bodies https://www.sssup.it/UploadDocs/14620_2_R_Duality_by_Design__The_Iranian_Electoral_System_Yasmin_Alem.pdf
|
2024/11/19
|
|
Iraq
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
"Membership of the BOC is terminated in the following cases:- a Death. b Resignation. c Removal. d If a member of the BOC is convicted of a dishonoring crime."
Source:
Regulation on the Rules of Procedures of the Board of Commissioners, 12: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/mideast/IQ/iraq-rules-of-procedure-of-the-board-of/view
|
2018/04/15
|
|
Ireland
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
c) Civil servants of the Ministry of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
Source:
Official Website of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government: http://www.environ.ie/en/LocalGovernment/Voting/
|
2024/11/21
|
|
Israel
|
d. Other
|
According to the Knesset Elections Law (Consolidated Version) of 1969, the Central Elections Committee is formed within 60 days of the induction of a newly formed Knesset. The Committee is established in order to carry out the elections process for the following Knesset.
Source:
Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
http://www.knesset.gov.il/elections17/eng/cec/CecAboutGeneral_eng.htm
The Knesset Election Law (Combined Version)
|
2019/05/02
|
|
Italy
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
They are civil servants of the Ministry of Interior.
|
2012/04/16
|
|
Jamaica
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The appointment of the four selected commissioners and the Director of Elections is seven years. Nominated commissioners are appointed for four years. However the Prime Minister and Leader of Opposition may change their respective nominees at any time during the course of their appointment.
Source:
The Electoral Commission (Interim) Act 2006, First Schedule (4)
|
2025/09/18
|
|
Japan
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The term of Central Election Management Council is 3 years.
Source:
Public Offices Election Act, Art. 5-2 (9):
https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/search/elawsSearch/elaws_search/lsg0500/detail?lawId=325AC1000000100#19
|
2019/07/09
|
|
Jersey
|
a. For the election period only
|
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
|
2009/11/04
|
|
Jordan
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The members of the Independent Election Commission are appointed by a royal decree for a non-renewable period of 6 years.
Source:
Law No. 46 of 2015: Law to Amend the Law on the Independent Election Commission, art. 6: http://iec.jo/sites/default/files/4%20Consolidated%20Law%20on%20the%20Independent%20Election%20Commission%202015%20EN%20%281%29_0.pdf (2016)
|
2016/08/02
|
|
Kazakhstan
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The term of office of election commissions is five years. (Constitutional Law on Elections, Art. 10-3)
Source:
Constitutional Law on Elections of the Republic of Kazakhstan as amended on June 29, 2018, art. 10: https://www.election.gov.kz/eng/election-legal-framework/the-laws-of-the-rk.php
|
2024/10/17
|
|
Kenya
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The members of the Commission shall be appointed for a single term of 6 years and shall not be eligible for re-appointment
Source:
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act 2011 Article 7(1)
|
2024/12/06
|
|
Kiribati
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
A member of the Commission shall vacate his office at the expiration of five years after the date of his appointment.
Source:
Article 62, Constitution of Kiribati
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Kiribati_2013
|
2020/05/01
|
|
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
|
e. No information available
|
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
|
2014/06/23
|
|
Korea, Republic of
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
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
|
2024/08/28
|
|
Kuwait
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
Source:
Law No. 35 of 1962 on the election of members of Parliament with its amendments, art. 6, 18: http://www.gcc-legal.org/mojportalpublic/LawAsPDF.aspx?opt&country=1&LawID=2687#Section_3508 (2013)
|
2013/01/31
|
|
Kyrgyzstan
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The structure of Central Election Commission is created for a period of five years and consists of twelve members of the commission.
Source:
Constitutional Law about the Central commission on elections and holding referenda of the Kyrgyz Republic, 2021, art. 2:
https://cis-legislation.com/document.fwx?rgn=133125
|
2025/05/07
|
|
Lao People's Democratic Republic
|
d. Other
|
The National Election Committee is appointed at least 120 days before the election day. The term of office of the National Election Committee ends after the completion of the first plenary session of the new National Assembly.
Source:
Law No. 37/PO on the Election of Members of the National Assembly, art. 21: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/LA/Lao-People2019s-Democratic-Republic-Law-on/view
|
2021/02/17
|
|
Latvia
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
4 years.
Law: Article 1: Not later than six months after its convening, the Saeima shall establish a Central Election Commission as a permanently functioning public institution.
Constitution: Article 10. The Saeima shall be elected for a term of four years.
Source:
Law: Law on the Central Election Commission as amended on 6 May 2010, art. 1: http://cvk.lv/pub/public/28127.html (2014)
Constitution: The Constitution of the Republic of Latvia as amended on 8 April 2009, art. 10: http://legislationline.org/download/action/download/id/4777/file/Latvia_Constitution_am2009_en.pdf (2014)
|
2014/10/09
|
|
Lebanon
|
a. For the election period only
|
rticle 11: Appointment of the Commission and its mandate
1 – The members shall be appointed by a decree in the Council of Ministers upon the proposal of the Interior Minister.
2 -The mandate of the members of the Commission shall commence from the date of the issuance of their decree of appointment on the basis of the decision of the Cabinet and shall terminate after six months from the date of completion of general Parliamentary elections.
3 – The Cabinet shall appoint the members of the Commission one month before the end of the mandate of its term.
4 – The existing Commission will continue to pursue its duties functions until a new body is appointed.
Source:
Parliamentary Election Law, art. 11: https://www.ministryinfo.gov.lb/en/22598
https://elections.gov.lb/getattachment/00bbe177-0eec-4f8a-a4df-e47c7e19b4de/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%B5-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%84-%28PDF%29.aspx%20(2017)
|
2024/11/20
|
|
Lesotho
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
For a 5 year term renewable once.
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of Lesotho, art. 66(7), fifth amendment.
|
2017/07/19
|
|
Liberia
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The members of the National Elections Commission shall hold their office during good behavior for a period of seven (7) years effective as of the date of their appointment.
Source:
The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.2, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
|
2024/10/25
|
|
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
There are no provisions on the length of the term for a member of the HNEC in the transitional legislation.
Source:
Law No. 3 on the Establishment of the High National Electoral (National Transitional Council of Libya): https://security-legislation.ly/latest-laws/law-no-3-of-2012-on-the-establishment-of-the-high-national-commission-for-elections/
|
2024/11/25
|
|
Liechtenstein
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
MECs are permanent bodies appointed by the government for a four-year term and consist of up to 11 members and 6 substitutes.
Source:
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, Principality of Liechtenstein, Parliamentary Elections 7 February 2021, Needs Assessment Mission Report, 2020 (6)
https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/a/f/473469.pdf
|
2012/05/23
|
|
Lithuania
|
a. For the election period only
|
Article 7. Formation of the Central Electoral Commission
1. The Seimas shall set up the Central Electoral Commission no later than 200 days and no earlier than 140 days after regular or early elections to the Seimas.
2. The Central Electoral Commission shall be also set up by the Seimas after the latter adopts a resolution pursuant to Article 10(1)(10) of this Law to terminate the powers of the Central Electoral Commission. The Central Electoral Commission set up in this way shall retain its powers until a new Central Electoral Commission will be set up pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article.
Source:
Republic of Lithuania Law on the Central Electoral Commission (20 June 2002 No. IX-985, As last amended on 18 November 2014 – No XII-1339) art. 7 (1-2)
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/ea463d10f30311e3a8c1a1dee39661ca?jfwid=rivwzvpvg
|
2020/06/07
|
|
Luxembourg
|
a. For the election period only
|
Source:
https://luxembourg.public.lu/en.html
|
2024/11/21
|
|
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of
|
d. Other
|
The mandate of the President, the Vice President and the members of the State Election Commission shall be effective from the day of election by the Assembly of Republic of Macedonia until the election of the new composition of the State Election Commission, but not longer than two years. (Electoral Code, Art. 26(4))
The State Election Commission shall appoint a Secretary-General for a period of 5 years. (Electoral Code, Art. 30(1))
Source:
Electoral Code of the Republic of Macedonia including 2021 amendments, article 26: https://www.ifes.org/document/northmacedoniaelectoralcodeupdatesseptember2021pdf
|
2024/11/19
|
|
Madagascar
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The mandate of the CENI-T members will last until the end of the Transitional period.
Source:
Law n° 2012-004 establishing the Independent National Electoral Commission for the Transition, art. 32 (1): http://www.ceni-madagascar.mg/dossier/Loi_2012-004_CENIT.pdf (2013)
|
2013/02/08
|
|
Malawi
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
Office is for a 4 year period, and Commissioners may be appointed for a new four-year term.
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of the Republic of Malawi, art. 75(3)(a).
|
2025/05/26
|
|
Malaysia
|
d. Other
|
A member of the Election Commission shall cease to hold office on attaining the age of sixty-five years or on becoming disqualified.
Source:
Constitution, art. 114 (3): http://confinder.richmond.edu/admin/docs/malaysia.pdf (2013)
|
2013/03/21
|
|
Maldives
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
Elections Commission Act (2008)
6. (a) A member of the Elections Commission shall be appointed for one term of five years from the date of his appointment.
(b) Despite the provisions of article (a), the People’s Majlis can approve the renewal of the appointment for an additional term of not more than five years, except for members removed from office in accordance with Article 14.
Source:
Elections Commission Act (2008), art. 27(a): https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/Elections%20Commission%20Act.pdf
|
2019/02/12
|
|
Mali
|
d. Other
|
The term of the Independent National Electoral Commission is unlimited. The term of the Constitutional Court is limited to 7 years.
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
|
2009/11/05
|
|
Malta
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
3 years
Source:
Constitution, Art. 60 (5): http://www.parlament.mt/constituion-of-malta?l=1 (2012)
|
2012/05/22
|
|
Man, Isle of
|
f. Not applicable
|
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
|
2009/11/05
|
|
Marshall Islands
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
The members of the Board of Elections shall be appointed by the Chief Electoral Officer and hold office until death, resignation by notice to the Chief Electoral Officer, replacement or termination under Subsection (5) of this Section.
Source:
Elections and Referenda Act, as amended, sec. 115 (2). https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_lang=en&p_isn=87647&p_country=MHL&p_count=67
|
2023/10/12
|
|
Martinique
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
|
2007/01/14
|
|
Mauritania
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
5 years
Source:
Organic Law No. 2012 - 027 on the establishment of the Independent National Electoral Commission, art. 6 (5)
|
2024/10/28
|
|
Mauritius
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The members of the Electoral Commission shall be appointed for a term not exceeding seven years. Their terms may be renewed, but renewals require the ratification of the National Assembly.
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 5.
|
2012/02/25
|
|
Mexico
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
Nine years.
Source:
Constitution: "Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos", art. 41 (V [Apartado A]): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/MX/mexico-constitucion-2024/ ;
Electoral Law: "Ley General de Instituciones y Procedimientos Electorales", art. 36 (3 & 6): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/MX/mexico-lgipe-2024/
|
2024/04/12
|
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
d. Other
|
Title 9. Section 302/1/b: The National Election Director shall serve until resignation, or until removed from office upon a determination by the President that such removal is necessary. An appointment of a successor shall then be made by the President with the advice and consent of the Congress.
Title 9. Section 302/2/b: National election commissioners shall serve for a term of four years, which term shall commence upon appointment, subject to removal by the President for cause; provided, that they shall be employed full-time and compensated pursuant to employment contracts during their four-year terms only for such period(s) of time as deemed necessary by the National Election Director for the purpose of preparing for and administering an upcoming National Election.
Source:
The National Election Code, Title 9, Chapter 3, Section 302: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch3_2014.html
|
2025/03/28
|
|
Moldova, Republic of
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The mandate of the CEC is five years.
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Code, No. 1381-XIII of 21.11.97 article 17:6.
|
2021/03/30
|
|
Monaco
|
a. For the election period only
|
Source:
Law 839 regulating communal and national elections, as amended in 2002, Art. 6
|
2023/09/12
|
|
Mongolia
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
6 years
Source:
The Law on the Central Election Body, Art. 4 (2): https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7740/file/Mongolia_law_central_election_body_2006_en.pdf
|
2020/02/17
|
|
Montenegro
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
Article 19: Election commissions shall be appointed after the constitution of a newly elected parliament for the term of office of four years.
Source:
Electoral Law: Law on the Election of Councillors and Representatives as amended in 2016, art. 19.
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7743/file/Montenegro_Law_elections_councillors_members_of_parliament_1998_am2016_en.pdf
|
2021/12/21
|
|
Montserrat
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
5 years
Source:
Constitution, art. 78 (4a)
|
2014/08/04
|
|
Morocco
|
a. For the election period only
|
24. The Ministry of the Interior, supported by the Ministry of Justice, establishes a few months prior to the elections a Central Governmental Commission, constituted of the Minister of the Interior and the President of the Public Prosecutor's Office (i.e. Attorney General). 25. For the 8 September 2021 elections, the Central Commission was appointed by the Ministry of the Interior on 15 June 2021. At the same time, provincial commissions were established in each province, prefecture or district. Regional commissions were established for regional and parliamentary elections. These provincial and regional commissions are constitued of the General Prosecutor and the wali (regional governor) or provincial governor. They ensure the smooth running of the election. 26. At least 48 hours before the vote, the wali or the governor (provincial level) appoints a president, three assistants and substitutes for each polling station. Members can be civil servants employed by a public administration or non-candidate voters who can read and write and are known for their neutrality.
Source:
Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69
|
2022/08/02
|
|
Mozambique
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The members of the National Electoral Commission are appointed for a term of six years.
Source:
Law No. 6/2013 of 22 February 2013 regulating the functioning, composition and organisation of the National Electoral Commission (as amended by Law No. 9/2014), art. 13 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/MZ/mozambique-law-no.-9-2014-of-12-march-2014/view (2014).
|
2014/10/02
|
|
Namibia
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
Commissioners are appointed for 5 years, but may be be reappointed for further five year terms.
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 6
|
2012/02/24
|
|
Nauru
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
"The Electoral Commissioner is appointed for a period of four years on terms and conditions approved by the Cabinet."
Source:
Electoral Act 2016, Art. 15. (http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/acts/d83250a1ebdc56c1701fa7aa245af5b1.pdf).
|
2019/07/02
|
|
Nepal
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
For a term of 6 years.
Source:
Article The Constitution of Nepal, 2015 Article 245 (3) www.lawcommission.gov.np/en/documents/2016/01/constitution-of-nepal-2.pdf
|
2018/04/06
|
|
Netherlands
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
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
|
2022/08/02
|
|
Netherlands Antilles
|
f. Not applicable
|
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
|
2009/11/06
|
|
New Caledonia
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
|
2003/11/28
|
|
New Zealand
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
Members of an independent Crown entity, such as the Electoral Commission, hold office for 5 years (or any shorter period stated in the notice of appointment).
Members continue in office - despite expiration of term - until the member is reappointed, a successor is appointed, or the appointer informs the member by written notice that the member is not to be reappointed and no successor is to be appointed at that time.
Any member of the Electoral Commission who is not a Judge can be removed by the Governor-General for 'just cause' as described in Section 40 of the Crown Entities Act of 2004. A member who is a Judge may be removed at any time under general law that provides for removal from office as a Judge. A member who is a Judge can also be removed in accordance with the removal provisions of the Crown Entities Act of 2004 for a breach in the board's collective duties, but only if all other members are removed for the same breach at the same time.
Source:
Crown Entities Act of 2004, Section 32, 40, 42:
http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2004/0115/latest/DLM329631.html#DLM329967
|
2024/07/09
|
|
Nicaragua
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The magistrates of the Supreme Electoral Council shall serve for a five-year term.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de Nicaragua (2014)”, art. 172:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/NI/constitucion/constitucion-politica-de-nicaragua-con-reformas-a/ (2016);
Electoral Law No. 331: “Ley Electoral No. 331 (enmendada por la ley No. 790 del 23/05/2012)”, art. 9:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/NI/leyes-electorales/nicaragua-ley-no.-331-ley-electoral-2012/ (2016).
|
2016/06/07
|
|
Niger
|
a. For the election period only
|
The mandate of the Board and members of the National Independent Electoral Commission expires two (2) months after the announcement of the final election results.
Source:
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 16 (4): http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
|
2016/05/03
|
|
Nigeria
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
The Electoral Law does not specify the duration of the commissioners' mandate. It is only stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession.
Source:
Electoral Act 2010, art. 1: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
|
2015/03/30
|
|
Niue
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
The Chief Electoral Officer and his deputy and staff are public servants, and are appointed for an indefinite period of time.
Source:
Niue Assembly Act 1966, as amended, Art. 3-4.
|
2014/06/23
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
(a) Members shall serve for a term of four years, except that of the members first appointed, two (2) shall serve for a term of one (1) year, two (2) shall serve for two (2) years, two (2) shall serve for three (3) years, and three (3) shall serve for four (4) years. No member may serve more than two (2) consecutive four-year terms, or in the case of members appointed for less than four years, for the period of term to which he is appointed plus one (1) four (4) year term.
Source:
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/public_laws/12/pl12-18.pdf
National election law 6103
|
2024/12/11
|
|
Norway
|
f. Not applicable
|
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible national electoral management body in Norway.
Source:
Official Website of the Ministry for Local Government and Regional Development: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/krd/information-campaigns/election_portal.html?id=456491 (2012)
|
2012/05/22
|
|
Oman
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
Clause 11: The term of the Shura Council is four calendar years starting from the date of its first meeting. Elections for the new council are held within the ninety days preceding the end of this term. If elections are not held at the end of the council's term or are delayed for any reason, the council remains in place until the new council is elected. The council's term can only be extended by necessity and by royal decree, not exceeding one session.
Source:
Basic Statute of the State and the Internal Regulations of Majlis a Shura art. 58(11)
https://www.oman.om/docs/default-source/default-document-library/the-basic-statute-of-the-state-and-the-internal-regulation-of-majlis-a-shura--ar-min.pdf?sfvrsn=3319f245_6
Basic Statute of the State, as amended by Royal Decree No. 99/2011, art. 58 (bis 14): http://www.omantribune.com/index.php?page=news_main_page&id=1772 (2013)
|
2025/05/02
|
|
Pakistan
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The Commissioner and a member shall, subject to this Article, hold office for a term of five years from the day he enters upon his office:
Source:
Constitution, Article 218, 215; https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Pakistan_2017
|
2024/11/25
|
|
Palau
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
4 years.
Source:
Voting Rights Act of 1981, as amended, Sec. 1201 (b) (23 PNCA §1201(b)).
|
2016/11/04
|
|
Palestine
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The duration of the term of office for members of the commission shall be four years from the date of the formation, unless the President decided to reform the Commission before the end of its term.
Source:
Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 9 (2): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
|
2013/04/08
|
|
Panama
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The members of the Electoral Tribunal are appointed for a term of 10 years.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de la República de Panamá”, art. 142 (2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PA/panama-constitucion-politica-de-la-republica-2004
|
2024/12/05
|
|
Papua New Guinea
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
6 years
Source:
Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections, Section 9: http://www.pngec.gov.pg:7780/i/pngec/organic_law.pdf (2012)
|
2017/03/16
|
|
Paraguay
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
5 years
Source:
Constitution: Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay, art. 261 & 275:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
|
2023/03/16
|
|
Peru
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
Members of both the National Jury of Elections and the National Office for Electoral Processes have a term of four years in office.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, art. 180, 182 & 183: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Organic Law of the National Identification and Civil Status Registry: "Ley 36497, orgánica del Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil", art. 10 & 15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26497-organica-RENIEC-2015/
Organic Law of the National Office for Electoral Processes: "Ley 26487, orgánica de la Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales", art. 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26487-organica-ONPE-2006/ ;
Organic Law of the National Court of Elections: “Ley 26486, orgánica del Jurado Nacional de Elecciones”, art. 17: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26486-organica-JNE-2019/
|
2020/01/28
|
|
Philippines
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The Chairman and the Commissioners shall be appointed for a term of seven years without reappointment.
Source:
Constitution, Art. IΧ, Sec. C-1(2): http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=References/RelatedLaws/Constitution/1987Constitution/Article9 (2019)
|
2019/05/02
|
|
Pitcairn Islands
|
f. Not applicable
|
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
|
2009/11/12
|
|
Poland
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
Term of members of the National Election Commission is for an unspecified period, however, the expiration of membership of the National Electoral Commission shall result from:
1) resignation from its membership;
2) the signing of written consent to nomination as a candidate for the President of the Republic, deputy or senator;
3) the death of the member of the Commission;
4) achieving the age of 70 years by a member of the Commission who is a retired judge;
5) the motion of the President of the Court who designated the judge to be a member of the Commission.
Source:
Election Code: Act of 5 January 2011 on Election Code to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, articles 153, 158, 171, 174 and 184: https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/40/POL_Election%20Code.pdf
|
2024/11/13
|
|
Portugal
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
Article 3 (2):
The members of the National Elections Commission remain in office until the new Commission takes office.
Article 4 (1):
The members of the National Elections Commission are irremovable and independent in the exercise of their functions.
Source:
Law no. 71/78, of 27 December, Creates the National Electoral Commission, Article 3(2) and 4(1):
https://www.cne.pt/sites/default/files/dl/legis_lei_71-78_lei-da-cne.pdf
|
2024/10/10
|
|
Puerto Rico
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The members of the State Election Commission shall serve for a four-year term.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Código Electoral de Puerto Rico de 2020”, art. 3.7(2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PR/puerto-rico-ley-58-2020-codigo-electoral-2020/
|
2020/11/03
|
|
Qatar
|
f. Not applicable
|
Source:
Constitution: https://www.gco.gov.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/permanent_constitution_state_qatar_en.pdf
https://www.idea.int/blog/stability-or-elections-look-qatars-2024-constitutional-referendum
|
2025/05/08
|
|
Romania
|
d. Other
|
The mandate of the president and the mandates of the vice presidents
of the Permanent Electoral Authority shall be of 8 years each and may be
renewed only once.
The term of the members of the Central Electoral Bureau is for electoral period only.
Source:
Electoral Law: Law No. 35 of 13 March 2008 for the election to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, art. 13(1) & 63(7).
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/4224/file/ROM%20Election%20Laws_en.pdf
|
2020/08/22
|
|
Russian Federation
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
3. The term of powers of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation shall be five years. If the
term of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation expires in the period of an election
campaign, in the period between the announcement of a referendum of the Russian Federation and the end of the
referendum campaign organized by the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation, the term of
powers of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation shall be extended until the end of the
election campaign, referendum campaign.
Source:
Electoral Law: Federal Law "On Basic Guarantees of Electoral Rights and the Right of Citizens of the Russian Federation to Participate in a Referendum", article 21: https://www.te.gob.mx/vota_elections/media/files/e491d03ffa9036c.pdf
|
2024/03/25
|
|
Rwanda
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
Three years.
Source:
Official Website of the National Electoral Commission: https://nec.gov.rw/amatora/en/home/(2024);
Law N° 31/2005 of 24/12/2005 relating to the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, Art. 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/RW/rwanda-law-nb0-31-2005-of-24-12-2005-relating-to/view (2017)
|
2024/12/04
|
|
Réunion
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
|
2007/01/14
|
|
Saint Helena
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
Source:
Carol George, Office of the Chief Secretary, Saint Helena
|
2007/01/19
|
|
Saint Kitts and Nevis
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
Period may be specified by the Governor General
Source:
Article 33， Constitution
|
2020/04/09
|
|
Saint Lucia
|
e. No information available
|
|
2012/02/24
|
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
Source:
Constitution of St. Vincent and the Grenadines 1979, article 34.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Electoral Law, article 25.
|
2021/12/27
|
|
Samoa
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The term for which a Member is elected which is every five years from the date of the general elections.
Source:
The Electoral Act 2019, Article 2: https://www.palemene.ws/wp-content/uploads/Electoral-Act-2019-Eng.pdf (2021)
|
2021/04/09
|
|
San Marino
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
b) For the duration of the parliamentary mandate (5 years)
Source:
Official Website of the State Secretariat of Interior : http://www.elezioni.sm/on-line/Home/Elezionipolitiche/GiuntaPermanentedelleElezioni.html (2012);
Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 43: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
|
2012/05/28
|
|
Sao Tome and Principe
|
e. No information available
|
Source:
Law on Electoral Commission n.º12/90 of 26 November 1990
Electoral Law of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe n.º 11/90 of 26 November 1990, as amended (latest amendment - 2006), art. 53: http://www.stj.st/download/Lei_Eleitoral.pdf (2016)
|
2016/06/28
|
|
Saudi Arabia
|
f. Not applicable
|
There are no provisions for direct national elections, since it is the King who appoints the members of the Shura Council. Only municipal elections are held in Saudi Arabia.
Source:
Shura Council Law: http://www.shura.gov.sa/wps/wcm/connect/ShuraEn/internet/Laws+and+Regulations/The+Shura+Council+and+the+rules+and+regulations+job/Shura+Council+Law/ (2012);
The Basic Law of Governance: http://www.boe.gov.sa/ViewSystemDetails.aspx?lang=en&SystemID=4 (2012)
|
2012/08/20
|
|
Senegal
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The members of the National Autonomous Electoral Commission are appointed for a term of six (06) years with partial renewal every three years.
Source:
Electoral Code 2012, art. L.7 (3): http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
|
2024/10/25
|
|
Serbia
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
The term of office of the standing composition of the Republic Electoral Commission shall cease when the new legislature of the National Assembly appoints a new standing composition of the Republic Electoral Commission
Source:
Electoral Law: Law on Election of Members of Parliament, art. 17.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/RS/serbia-law-on-elections-of-representatives-updated/view
|
2022/07/07
|
|
Seychelles
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
7 years.
Source:
Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011, art. 115(C)1. "The Chairperson and the Members of the Commission
shall be appointed for a term of seven years, and may, at the end of a term, be eligible for re-appointment."
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
|
2025/02/28
|
|
Sierra Leone
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The terms and conditions of service of members of the Electoral Commission shall be such as Parliament shall prescribe. Subject to the provisions of this section, a member of the Electoral Commission shall vacate his office— at the expiration of five years from the date of his appointment; or on attaining the age of sixty-five years; or if any circumstances arise which, if he were not a member of the Commission, would cause him to be disqualified for appointment as such. (Constitution, art. 32).
Source:
Constitution (2008), art. 32: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/
|
2017/01/13
|
|
Singapore
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
The Elections Department has a full-time staff establishment of about 28 officers, supported by a team of IT personnel. However, during the conduct of Presidential election, Parliamentary election or national referendum, ELD’s ranks swell to meet the challenge of steering the thousands of public sector employees engaged in the actual conduct of the election or referendum.
Source:
Singapore Department of Elections:
http://www.eld.gov.sg/about_structure.html (2017)
|
2017/03/24
|
|
Slovakia
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
(4) Membership in the State Commission is a public function. A member of the State
Commission may be a Slovak citizen who has permanent residence in the Slovak Republic, is
unimpeachable legal capacity , with a master’s degree and who has reached at least 35 years of
age. The same person may be a member of the State Commission for a maximum of two
consecutive terms of office.
(7) If there is a vacant position for a State Commission member, a new member will be
appointed for the remaining term of office.
Source:
Electoral Law Act - Section 13
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7883/file/Slovakia_Act_conditions_electoral_law_2014_am2015_en.pdf
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2024/10/25
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Slovenia
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b. For a specified number of years
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The members of the Electoral Commission shall be appointed for a period of four years and electoral committees for each election separately.
Source:
National Assembly Elections Act, article 22.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/SI/national-assembly-elections-act/view
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2017/03/30
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Solomon Islands
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b. For a specified number of years
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Art. 57 (3): Subject to the provision of the next following subsection, an appointed member of the Commission shall vacate his Office—
a. at the expiration of the period specified in the instrument by which he was
appointed; or
b. if any circumstances arise that, if he were not a member of the Commission,
would cause him to be disqualified from appointment as such.
Source:
Constitution of 1978 amended 2014, Art. 57 (3), https://constituteproject.org/constitution/Solomon_Islands_2014.pdf?lang=en
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2019/03/01
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Somalia
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b. For a specified number of years
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The members of the National Electoral Commission shall hold office for one term of six (6) years which cannot be renewed
Source:
Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 111G: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
http://www.niec.so/En/about/mandate-and-functions
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2016/11/25
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South Africa
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b. For a specified number of years
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Independent Electoral Commission members serve a term of seven years unless the President, on the recommendation of the National Assembly, extends the term for a particular period.
Source:
Electoral Commission Act of 1996 (as amended to 2006), Section 7(1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/south-africa-electoral-commission-act-of-1996-as/view
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2014/05/01
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South Sudan
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b. For a specified number of years
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The term of office of Commissioners shall be six years renewable by the President for one additional term only with approval of two-thirds of the National Legislative Assembly.
Source:
National Elections Act of 2012, art. 10(3): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SS/south-sudan-the-national-elections-act-no.-39-of/view
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2021/06/02
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Spain
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d. Other
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The members of the Central Electoral Board who are not judges are nominated within 90 days from the first session of the Parliament (a new Board is inaugurated in every new legislature)
The members of the Central Electoral Board are appointed for a term that lasts until the new Board takes office at the beginning of the next legislative term.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica 5/1985, de 19 de junio, del Régimen Electoral General”, art. 9 (2-3):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/ES/espana-ley-organica-5-1985-de-19-de-junio-del-1/
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2025/04/02
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Sri Lanka
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b. For a specified number of years
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A member of the Commission shall hold office for a period of five years from the date of appointment.
Source:
Constitution, Art. 103 (6): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/LK/sri-lanka-constitution-as-amended-up-to-9/at_download/file
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2016/02/04
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Sudan
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b. For a specified number of years
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The tenure of office shall be 6 years renewable one additional term only by the
Presidency of the Republic.
Source:
The National Elections Act 2008, art. 6 (3): http://www.gurtong.org/ResourceCenter/documents/Reports/Elections-09/nationalelectionsact2008.pdf (2012)
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2012/08/31
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Suriname
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b. For a specified number of years
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b) For a term of six years.
Source:
Electoral Law of 1987, Art. 1 (2): http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Electoral/Sur/suriname.html (2012)
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2025/03/28
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Swaziland
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b. For a specified number of years
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Twelve years and is not renewable.
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, art. 90(5).
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2012/02/24
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Sweden
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c. For an unspecified period
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The Election Authority is governed by a Board consisting of a chairman and four members.
Source:
Electoral Law of 2005, Ch. 3, Section 1: http://www.val.se/pdf/2005_elections_act.pdf (2012);
Official Website of the Swedish Election Authority: http://www.val.se/in_english/about_us/index.html (2012)
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2014/08/04
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Switzerland
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c. For an unspecified period
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Source:
Official Website of the Swiss administration: http://www.admin.ch/ (2014);
Official Website of the Swiss Federal Chancellery: http://www.ch.ch/abstimmungen_und_wahlen/02186/02213/02220/02222/index.html?lang=fr (2014)
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2025/03/28
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Syrian Arab Republic
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f. Not applicable
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Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
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2014/06/03
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Taiwan
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b. For a specified number of years
|
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2020/04/13
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Tajikistan
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b. For a specified number of years
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Office term of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda is five years. The term ends when new members of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda are elected.
Source:
Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 11.
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2025/02/17
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Tanzania, United Republic of
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b. For a specified number of years
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A commissioner ceases to be a member of the Commission after the expiry of five years from the date of his/her appointment or if any event arises which, if he/she were not a member of the Commission, would cause him/her to be disqualified for appointment as a Commissioner.
Source:
Constitution, art. 74 (4): http://www.chr.up.ac.za/undp/domestic/docs/c_Tanzania.pdf (2013)
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2015/10/26
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Thailand
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b. For a specified number of years
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Election Commissioners shall hold office for a term of seven years as from the date of their appointment by the King and shall serve for only one term.
Source:
Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, Sec. 223 (1): https://constitutionnet.org/sites/default/files/2017-05/CONSTITUTION+OF+THE+KINGDOM+OF+THAILAND+(B.E.+2560+(2017)).pdf
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2023/10/04
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Timor-Leste
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b. For a specified number of years
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Members of CNE shall have a six-year term and shall only have a maximum of two terms in office.
Source:
Law no. 5/2006, Law on the Election of the National Parliament, article 7: https://mj.gov.tl/jornal/lawsTL/RDTL-Law/RDTL-Laws/Law-2006-05.pdf
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2024/10/02
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Togo
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c. For an unspecified period
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Source:
Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended by law No 2005-001, law No. 2007-009 and law No. 2009-002, art. 21: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/lois/liste.php?num=26 (2013)
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2013/01/10
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Tokelau
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d. Other
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The term of the members of the Referendum Commission is: for electoral period only.
N/A for the Ministry of Interior, TPS.
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf
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2009/11/16
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Tonga
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b. For a specified number of years
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The Commission shall consist of a person appointed by the King for a term of five years, who will be the Chairman, the Supervisor of Elections, and a person appointed by the King for such term as he may deem fit
Source:
Electoral Commission Act 2010, Art. 4
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/TO/tonga-electoral-commission-act-2010/view (2021)
Electoral Commission Act 2012, Art. 2 Amendment
http://www.paclii.org/to/legis/num_act/eca2012302.pdf (2021)
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2021/09/14
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Trinidad and Tobago
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b. For a specified number of years
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5 years, although members can be reappointed.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 71(5): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/
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2020/08/22
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Tunisia
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b. For a specified number of years
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Each member of the ISIE shall serve a six-year non-renewable term.
Source:
Organic Law n° 2012-23 of 20 December 2012 on the Independent High Authority for Elections, as amended by the Organic Law n° 2013- 52 of 28 December 2013, art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisie-loi-organique-nb0-2012-23-du-20-decembre/view (2014).
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2019/08/05
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Turkey
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b. For a specified number of years
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The members of the Supreme Board of Elections are elected for a term of 6 years.
(The term for provincial and county boards is two years).
Source:
Law on Basic Provisions on Elections and Voter Registers, art. 11, 15 & 18: http://www.legislationline.org/download/action/download/id/1313/file/fc1948ff2445260c54d20269d70c.pdf
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2016/01/21
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Turkmenistan
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e. No information available
|
The principles for the formation and powers of the CEC are stipulated in the Law on the Central Commission for Holding Elections and Referenda, adopted on 21 May 2011.
Source:
OSCE/ODIHR Assessment of the Electoral Legislation, Section III, Art 16: http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/92391?download=true.
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2017/02/14
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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c. For an unspecified period
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Source:
Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 91 & 104: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ ;
Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 4: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
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2025/09/30
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Tuvalu
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f. Not applicable
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No electoral management body. The minister appoints Returning Officers for each electoral district ahead of an election.
Source:
Electoral Provisions (Parliament) Act as amended, art. 6
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2012/06/19
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Uganda
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b. For a specified number of years
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The members of the Commission shall hold office for seven years and their appointment may be renewed for one more term only.
Source:
Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 60 (3): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
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2016/02/08
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Ukraine
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b. For a specified number of years
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The term of the authority of the Commission members shall be 7 years.
Source:
Law on the Central Election Commission (last amended in 2018) article 6 (8)
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/en/1932-15
|
2019/03/11
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United Arab Emirates
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a. For the election period only
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Source:
Official Website of the National Electoral Committee: http://www.uaenec.ae/en/about-us/national-committee-functions.aspx (2012)
|
2019/09/25
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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b. For a specified number of years
|
Article 3(3): Such an Address shall specify the period (not exceeding 10 years) for which each proposed Electoral Commissioner to whom the Address relates is to hold office as such Commissioner or (as the case may be) the period for which the proposed chairman of the Commission is to hold office as such chairman.
Source:
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, Art. 3: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/41/section/3
|
2025/06/12
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United States of America
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b. For a specified number of years
|
"[FEC] Commissioners serve in staggered six-year terms; two seats are subject to appointment every two years. The Chair of the Commission changes every year, with no member serving more than once per term."
U.S. Election Assistance Commissioner "members shall serve for a term of 4 years and may be reappointed for not more than one additional term."
Source:
https://www.fec.gov/about/leadership-and-structure/ ;
Help America Vote Act of 2002 Sec. 203:
https://www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/eac_assets/1/6/HAVA41.PDF
|
2024/10/21
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|
Uruguay
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c. For an unspecified period
|
Although the term is not specified it is usually less than 5 years, as long as the Congress can add up the 2/3 of votes needed to appoint the members of the Electoral Court.
Source:
Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 324 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
|
2024/12/18
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|
Uzbekistan
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c. For an unspecified period
|
Article 12: The Central Election Commission is formed by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan consisting of nine members and operates on a permanent basis. One member of the Central Election Commission is a representative of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.
The members of the Central Election Commission shall be elected by the Legislative Chamber and the Senate upon the recommendation of the Jokarghy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regions and Tashkent city Kengashes of people's deputies.
The Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan is elected for a five-year term from among its members upon the proposal of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan at a meeting of the commission. The same person cannot be elected chairman of the Central Election Commission for more than two consecutive terms.
Source:
Election Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Chapter 3, Article 13 (2019): https://lex.uz/docs/4458857?ONDATE=26.06.2019
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2024/08/22
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|
Vanuatu
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
A chairman or a member of the Commission shall vacate his office – (a) at the expiration of 5 years from the date of his appointment
Source:
Constitution, art. 18 (3): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/VU/vanuatu-constitution-of-the-republic-of-vanuatu/at_download/file
|
2016/01/26
|
|
Venezuela
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
7 years. Members can be re-elected twice.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 296: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/ ;
Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
|
2020/11/15
|
|
Viet Nam
|
a. For the election period only
|
Not later than ninety days before the election day, the National Assembly shall set up the Election Council
Source:
Law of 1997 on Election of Deputies to the National Assembly, as amended and supplemented by laws No. 31/2001/QH10 and No. 63/2010/QH12, art. 14 (1), 21:
http://www.moj.gov.vn/vbpq/en/lists/vn%20bn%20php%20lut/view_detail.aspx?itemid=2526 (2016)
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2021/03/23
|
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Virgin Islands, British
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e. No information available
|
|
2019/02/21
|
|
Virgin Islands, U.S.
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e. No information available
|
|
2009/08/14
|
|
Wallis and Futuna
|
c. For an unspecified period
|
|
2004/01/15
|
|
Western Sahara
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e. No information available
|
|
2009/08/14
|
|
Yemen
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
The term of office for members of the Supreme Committee shall be six calendar years effective from the date of appointment.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 20 (a): http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
|
2012/08/22
|
|
Zambia
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
Commissioners are appointed for a term of office not exceeding seven years. Their terms may be renewed, but renewals require the ratification of the National Assembly.
Provided that the first members shall be appointed for periods ranging from two to five years in order to facilitate retirement by rotation.
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 5.
http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Electoral%20Commission%20Act.pdf (2016)
|
2016/06/28
|
|
Zanzibar
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
Members of the Election Commission are appointed for a term of 5 years.
Source:
Constitution of Zanzibar, art. 119 (4-a)
http://www.wipo.int/edocs/lexdocs/laws/en/tz/tz028en.pdf (2016)
|
2016/04/05
|
|
Zimbabwe
|
b. For a specified number of years
|
A six-year term and may be re-appointed for one such further term, but no person may be appointed to or serve on the Commission after he or she has been a member for one or more periods, whether continuous or not, that amount to twelve years
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of Zimbabwe, art.238.(5)
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Zimbabwe_2013
|
2023/09/25
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