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total countries/territories: 225
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Afghanistan
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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The Independent Election Commission is comprised of a Chairman, Deputy Chairman and five members, who are appointed by the president in the posts equivalent to the most senior government post.
Source:
Strategic Plan of the Independent Electoral Commission of Afghanistan (2011-2016), pag. 13: http://www.iec.org.af/pdf/plan/updated_iec_five_year_strategic_plan_05_june_2012_eng.pdf (2014);
http://www.iec.org.af/2012-05-29-07-06-38/iec-structure (2014).
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2019/09/24
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Albania
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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The Electoral Code, Article 12
1. The Central Election Commission (CEC) shall be composed of 7 members.
Source:
The Electoral Code of the Republic of Albania, dated 2 April 2015, Art.12
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2017/05/17
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Algeria
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d. Other
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The national election management authority is composed of public servants of the Ministry of Interior.
The Ministry of Interior has overall authority for administration of the elections, though separate political party and magistrates commissions with limited oversight functions are formed for the electoral period.
Source:
EU EOM Final Report on the Algerian Legislative Elections of 12 May 2012, p. 12-14: http://www.eueom.eu/files/pressreleases/english/rapport_final_05_08_2012_FR.pdf (2013);
NDI Final Report on Algeria's Legislative Elections of 10 May 2012, p. 16-18: http://www.ndi.org/files/Algeria-Report-Leg-Elections-ENG.pdf (2013);
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)
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2019/09/25
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American Samoa
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f. No information available
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2017/08/18
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Andorra
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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6 members
Source:
Electoral law: 28/2007 -Qualified law of the electoral regime and the referendum art. 27 párrafo 2 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/view
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2023/06/09
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Angola
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b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
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The National Election Commission shall consist of seventeen members.
Source:
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 143 (1): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 7 (1): 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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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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Supervisor of Elections and supporting staff.
Source:
Elections Act, art. 7
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2015/02/24
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Antigua and Barbuda
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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5 members
Source:
Representation of the People Act, art 3
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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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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The National Electoral Chamber is composed of 3 members who are judges.
Source:
Law on the National Electoral Justice: “Ley Orgánica de la Justicia Nacional Electoral — Ley 19108”, art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AR/argentina-ley-19108-organica-justicia-nacional-electoral-2019/ (2019)
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2021/12/26
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Armenia
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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The Central Electoral Commission shall be composed of seven members.
Source:
Electoral Code of 25 May 2011, 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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e. 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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2017/07/07
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Australia
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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The Commission shall consist of: a Chairperson; the Electoral Commissioner; and one other member.
Source:
Australian Electoral Commission homepage: https://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/structure.htm
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (amended in 2019) Section 6: 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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e. 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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2012/05/29
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Azerbaijan
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b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
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The Central Election Commission shall consist of 18 members.
Source:
Election Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan including 2024 amendments, article 24.1: 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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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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Parliamentary Commissioner and Deputy Parliamentary Commissioner
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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d. Other
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The Supreme Committee comprises a large number of judges and legal consultants appointed by the Minister of Justice and Islamic Affairs.
Source:
Decree No. 14 of 2002 on Exercising Political Rights, art. 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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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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5 members
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
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2012/05/30
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Barbados
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d. Other
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The Electoral and Boundaries Commission consists of five (5) members and employs thirty (30) Registering Officers while the Department has a staff of thirty five (35) employed by the Public Services Commission
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
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2012/01/31
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Belarus
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b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
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The Central Commission is formed with 12 persons from the citizens of the Republic of Belarus.
Source:
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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d. Other
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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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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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The Elections and Boundaries Commission is composed of 5 members, a Chairman and four other members who shall be persons of integrity and high national standing.
Source:
Constitution: “Belize Constitution, Chapter 4”, Sections 48 & 88: 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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b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
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The National Autonomous Electoral Commission is composed of 11 members. The Permanent Administrative Secretariat is composed of 4 members.
Source:
Law n ° 2010-33 of 7 January 2011 setting general rules for the elections in the Republic of Benin, art. 13, 26: 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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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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The office of the Parliamentary Registrar consists of the Registrar, Assistant Registrar, Administrative Officer, & Registration Officer. Temporary staff members are hired during election periods for the duration of the Election.
Source:
Parliamentary Elections Act, art. 6
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2012/02/24
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Bhutan
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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Three members: The Election Commission shall be independent and consist of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.
Source:
Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, Chapter 3, Article 20: 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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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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The Supreme Electoral Court is composed of seven (7) members, of which at least two (2) shall be of indigenous origin and at least three (3) shall be women.
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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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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Article 2.5: The Central Election Commission of BiH shall consist of seven (7) members: two (2) Croats, two (2) Bosniacs, two (2) Serbs, and one (1) other member.
Source:
Electoral Law: Election law of Bosnia and Herzegovina, art. 2.5.
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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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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7 members: There shall be an Independent Electoral Commission which shall consist of a Chairman who shall be a judge of the High Court appointed by the Judicial Service Commission, a legal practitioner appointed by the Judicial Service Commission and five other persons who are fit, proper and impartial, appointed by the Judicial Service Commission from a list of persons recommended by the All Party Conference.
Source:
Constitution of Botswana, art. 65A (1): 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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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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Constitution:
Article 119:
The Superior Electoral Court shall be composed of at least seven members, chosen:
I – by election, through secret ballot:
a) three judges from among the ministers of the Federal Supreme Court;
b) two judges from among the ministers of the Superior Court of Justice;
II – by appointment of the President of the Republic, two judges from among six lawyers of notable legal knowledge and moral integrity, indicated by the Federal Supreme Court.
Source:
Constitution of the Federative Republic of Brazil, 1988, Article 119:
https://www.tse.jus.br/legislacao/codigo-eleitoral/constituicao-federal/constituicao-da-republica-federativa-do-brasil
Electoral Code - Law No. 4,737, of July 15, 1965, Article 16:
https://www.tse.jus.br/legislacao/codigo-eleitoral/codigo-eleitoral-1/codigo-eleitoral-lei-nb0-4.737-de-15-de-julho-de-1965
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2024/10/23
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Brunei Darussalam
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e. 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. 11 - 20 members (specify)
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The Commission consists of 19 members, including a President, two Vice-Presidents and Secretary.
Source:
Electoral Law: Election Code, Art. 46 (3)
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. 11 - 20 members (specify)
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The Independent National Electoral Commission is composed of 15 members.
Source:
Electoral Code as amended in 2015, art. 5: http://www.ceni.bf/sites/default/files/Code_électoral_BF-Version_21.05.2015.pdf(2015)
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2015/12/04
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Burma (Myanmar)
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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The President shall constitute a Union Election Commission. In constituting the Commission, he may appoint a minimum of five members including the chairman of the Union Election Commission.
Source:
The Union Election Commission Law, Art. 3: http://www.altsean.org/Research/2010/Resources/Laws/Union%20Election%20Commission%20Law.pdf (2013);
Constitution of Myanmar, Art. 398 (a): 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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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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The Commission is composed of seven independent leading figures.
Source:
Decree No. 100/76 of 12 March 2012 regulating the organization and functioning of the Independent National Electoral Commission, art. 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/BI/burundi-decree-no-100-76-of-12-march-2012-on-the/view ;
Constitution, art. 90: https://acbc.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl441/files/Legislation/Countries%20legislations/BURUNDI/Constitution%20of%20Burundi%20of%20_2018_compressed.pdf
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2025/05/08
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Cambodia
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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The National Election Committee shall have the following composition:
- One (1) Khmer dignitary as Chairperson
- One (1) Khmer dignitary as Vice-Chairperson
- Seven (7) Khmer dignitaries as Members.
Source:
Law on the Organization and Functioning of the National Election Committee, art. 4: 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. 11 - 20 members (specify)
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The Electoral Board shall comprise eighteen (18) members, including 1 (one) Chairperson and 1 (one) Vice-Chairperson.
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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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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There is 1 member - the Chief Electoral Officer.
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_inlay_final.pdf
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2025/03/28
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Cape Verde
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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The National Electoral Commission is composed of 5 members.
Source:
Electoral Law as amended by Law No 56/VII/2010, art. 12: http://www.parlamento.cv/userfiles/image/site/Leis/Altera%20o%20C%C3%B3digo%20Eleitoral%20-%20texto%20integrante.pdf (2016);
Official Website of the National Electoral Commission: http://www.cne.cv/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=113 (2016)
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2016/05/04
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Cayman Islands
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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The Supervisor of the Elections Office is appointed by the Governor of the Cayman Islands and shall be a person who holds a senior office in the public service.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 3 & 4: 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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d. Other
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The Independent Electoral Commission has 31 members.
Source:
Electoral Law N° 09.016, Art. 12: 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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d. Other
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The Independent National Electoral Commission is composed of 31 members.
Source:
Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 4 (1) : 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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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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The Directive Council is composed of five members appointed by the President of the Republic and approved by the Senate.
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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Cocos (keeling) Islands
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b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
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6. (2) The Commission shall consist of:
(a) a Chairperson;
(b) the Electoral Commissioner; and
(c) one other member.
(2A) For the purposes of the finance law (within the meaning of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013):
(c) the following persons are officials of the Commission:
(i) the Electoral Commissioner;
(ii) the Deputy Electoral Commissioner;
(iii) the Australian Electoral Officer for a State or Territory;
(iv) the staff of the Commission referred to in section 29; and
(3) The Chairperson and the non-judicial appointee shall be appointed by the Governor-General and shall hold office on a part-time basis.
(Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, section 6).
20. (1) There shall be an Australian Electoral Officer for each State who shall, subject to the directions of the Electoral Commissioner, be the principal electoral officer in the State.
The Electoral Commissioner is responsible for the overall management and operation of the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). Assisting the Electoral Commissioner are the Deputy Electoral Commissioner and two first assistant commissioners.
State managers, who hold the statutory appointment of Australian Electoral Officer (AEO), are responsible for electoral activities within their state or territory.
Currently there are eleven positions at the AEC.
Source:
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, as amended on 8 March 2019, section 6: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2019C00103
https://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/structure.htm
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2019/07/08
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Colombia
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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The National Electoral Council is composed of 9 members.
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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b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
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11 members.
The members of the CENI are appointed on the basis of:
five (5) members by the President of the Union of the Comoros including three (3) independent personalities from civil society and the administration, including two women – a lawyer – and a computer scientist;
five (5) members by the Bureau of the Assembly of the Union representing the majority and the opposition at the rate of three (3) for the majority and 2 for the opposition including two lawyers, two women and one statistician;
one (1) independent personality by each of the Governors of the autonomous islands.
Source:
Law No 10-018/AU Amending certain provisions of the Electoral Act No. 07-001/AU of 14 January 2007, art. 45
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. 21 - 30 members (specify)
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The Independent National Electoral Commission is composed of the Bureau and 12 members. The Bureau consists 11 individuals: one president, four vice presidents, two reporters, two treasurers, and two committee chairs.
Source:
Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 20: 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. 11 - 20 members (specify)
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The CENI is composed of thirteen members appointed by the of the National Assembly, six delegates of which two women by the Majority and four of whom a woman by the political opposition
Source:
LAW N ° 13/012 OF APRIL 19, 2013 on the organisation, duties and functions of the Independent Electoral Commission, Article 10. http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/republique-democratique-du-congo-avril-2013-loi/view
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2018/11/08
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Cook Islands
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e. Not applicable
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There shall from time to time be appointed by Order in Executive Council a Chief Electoral Officer, stationed in Rarotonga, who shall be charged with the duty of carrying the provisions of the Electoral Act into effect. The Chief Electoral Officer shall appoint a Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, and 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.
With the approval of the Chief Electoral Officer, every Returning Officer may appoint as many Presiding Officers and Poll Clerks or substitutes as he or she deems necessary for the effective taking of the poll at every polling booth.
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Act, Art. 4, 4(2), 5(1), 5(5)
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2014/06/09
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Costa Rica
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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The EMB consists of 3 members. Starting from one year before any presidential or legislative elections and until 6 months after the completion of such elections, the EMB is enlarged to 5 members to include two of its 6 substitute members.
Source:
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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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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9 members.
Article 3: The Commission consists in its permanent composition of the Chairperson, four Vice-Chairpersons and four other members.
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.
http://www.legislationline.org/download/action/download/id/2264/file/Croatia_Act_State_Electoral_Commission_2006.pdfhttps://wwwlegislationline.org/download/id/2265/file/Croatia_Amendments_Central_Electoral_Comm_2007.pdf (amended)
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2020/07/06
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Cuba
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c. 21 - 30 members (specify)
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The National Electoral Council is comprised of a total of 21 members: a President, a Vice-president, a Secretary and 18 other members.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 213: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 36: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/ ;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=oEAx0qfKMaw
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2023/09/12
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Cyprus
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b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
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from OSCE: When election date is announced, the Minister of Interior appoints the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry as the General Returning Officer responsible for the administration of elections and supported by the Central Electoral Office of the MoI that functions on a permanent basis.
The District Officers of six administrative divisions of the country are appointed as District Returning Officers and are responsible for the organization of the elections at the district level. District Returning Officers appoint presiding officers and up to six assistants for each polling station
Source:
Parliamentary Elections, 22 May 2016 OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report p. 5
https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/cyprus/230496?download=true
Official website of the Central Electoral Service:
http://moi.gov.cy (2016);
IDEA International, Electoral Management Design (Republic of Cyprus):
http://www.idea.int/elections/emd/countryview.cfm?id=59 (2016).
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2024/10/25
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Cyprus (North)
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f. 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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b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
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The SEC is a permanent body composed of ten members, half of whom currently are women.
Public Election Commission is composed, with the exception of the President, employees of the Ministry of Interior, Czech Statistical Office, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Affairs and the Office of the President of the Republic.
Source:
https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/91/54
Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Czech Republic Report (2022)
https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/a/a/534254_0.pdf
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2023/09/14
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Côte d'Ivoire
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d. Other
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Currently, the Independent Electoral Commission is composed of 30 members.
Source:
Law no. 2004-642 of Dec.14, 2004, amending law no. 2001-634 of Oct. 9, 2001, on the composition, organization, powers, and functioning of the Independent Electoral Commission, art. 5: http://cndj.ci/CEI.htm (2012);
The Carter Center, Final Report of the International Election Observation Mission to the Presidential (2010) and Legislative (2011) Elections in Cote d'Ivoire, p. 83: http://aceproject.org/electoral-advice/dop?country=Cote+d%27Ivoire&organization=Carter+Center&year=2011&election=2&mission=&report=3&keywords= (2012)
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2012/12/18
|
|
Denmark
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
4.-(2) The Election Board consists of a chairman and two other members, however, in cases specified in subsection (1)(ii) and (iii) three other members.
Source:
Folketing (Parliamentary) Elections Act, Consolidated Act No. 369 of 10 April 2014. Part 4 Electoral Registers and Poll Cards. Election Board, pg. 5. https://valg.oim.dk/media/16286/consolidated-act-parliament-elections-incl-chapt2-2014.pdf
|
2019/05/27
|
|
Djibouti
|
c. 21 - 30 members (specify)
|
Article 3: The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), at the level of the District of Djibouti, is composed of: * Three (3) members appointed by the government; * Three (3) members appointed by the President of the National Assembly; * Three (3) magistrates elected in general assembly of the magistrates; * Three representatives of civil society; * A person designated by each political party regularly constituted or appointed by the independent candidate (s)
Article 7: The representation of the Independent National Electoral Commission, for each electoral district of the five districts of the interior, is composed as follows: * Two (2) members chosen by the government; * Two (2) members appointed by the President of the National Assembly; * Two (2) magistrates elected in general assembly of magistrates under the same conditions as for the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI); * Two people nominated by civil society; * A person designated by each political party regularly constituted or appointed by the independent candidate (s)
Source:
Decree 2005-0024/PR/MID on the composition and functioning of the Independent National Electoral Commission, art. 3:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/DJ/djibouti-decret-no-2005-0024-pr-mid-portant/view
|
2018/04/09
|
|
Dominica
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
5 members: The Electoral Commission shall consist of a chairman appointed by the President acting in his own deliberate judgment, two members appointed by the President acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, and two members appointed by the President acting in accordance with the advice of the leader of the opposition.
Source:
Constitution of Dominica (1978), Section 56 (3): 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
|
|
Dominican Republic
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Central Electoral Board shall consist of five members: a president and four members, each of whom shall have an alternate.
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)
|
2020/02/05
|
|
Ecuador
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
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
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The National Elections Commission shall be administered by a board composed of 10 members.
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
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Supreme Electoral Tribunal is composed of 5 members, who serve a five-year term.
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
|
d. Other
|
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
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
5 members
Source:
Electoral Act, art. 4
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
|
2011/06/21
|
|
Estonia
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
7 members.
§ 14. Formation of National Electoral Committee
(1) The National Electoral Committee comprises the following members:
1) a judge of a court of first instance appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court;
2) a judge of a court of appeal appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court;
3) an adviser to the Chancellor of Justice appointed by the Chancellor of Justice;
4) an official of the State Audit Office appointed by the Auditor General;
5) a public prosecutor appointed by the Chief Public Prosecutor;
6) an official of the Chancellery of the Riigikogu appointed by the Secretary General of the Riigikogu;
7) an official of the State Chancellery appointed by the State Secretary.
Source:
Electoral Law: Riigikogu Election Act as amended on 13 April 2016, § 14: 1
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
|
2019/02/19
|
|
Ethiopia
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Board is composed of nine members: a Chairman, a Deputy Chairman and seven members. The Chief Executive of the NEBE is a non-voting member and secretary of the Board.
Source:
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 6 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view ;
Official Website of the National Electoral Board: http://www.electionethiopia.org/en/about-nebe/org-structure.html (2012)
|
2015/05/18
|
|
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Governor appoints a person to be the registration officer for each of the two constituencies, and can even appoint the same person for both.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 7(1): 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
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Electoral Commission consists of a Chairperson and 6 other members.
Visit the Electoral Commission website to see the current composition of the commission
Source:
Constitution, art. 75 (6): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/FJ/fiji-constitution-2013/at_download/file (2014).
The Republic of Fiji Electoral Commission website:
http://www.electoralcommission.org.fj/
|
2018/04/18
|
|
Finland
|
d. Other
|
The State Provincial Office shall, in good time before parliamentary elections, appoint an electoral district committee for each electoral district referred to in section 5. Its term of office shall continue until a new committee has been appointed. The committee is appointed by the State Provincial Office in whose province the committee meetings are held.
The electoral district committee consists of a chairperson, deputy chairperson and three other members and four deputy members. Both the members and deputy members shall, if possible, represent the political parties which in the previous parliamentary elections nominated candidates and were registered in the register of political parties in the electoral district. The member or deputy member who, according to the candidate application received by the committee, have been nominated as a candidate by a party or a constituency association cannot participate in the work of the committee in the elections in question.
Source:
Election Act 714/1998 as amended, Section 11
http://www.finlex.fi/en/laki/kaannokset/1998/en19980714.pdf
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
|
2019/04/02
|
|
France
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Constitutional Court is composed of 9 members
Source:
Official Website of the Constitutional Court: http://www.conseil-constitutionnel.fr/conseil-constitutionnel/francais/le-conseil-constitutionnel/presentation-generale/presentation-generale.206.html (2017);
Constitution, Art. 56
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
|
2020/06/21
|
|
Gabon
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Bureau of the National Electoral Commission is composed of 7 members: one president, two vice presidents, and four reports.
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
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Independent Electoral Commission is composed of a Chairman and 4 other members.
Source:
Constitution, Chapter V, part II, section 42 (2): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Gambia_2004?lang=en (2017)
|
2017/03/21
|
|
Georgia
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
The CEC shall be composed of not more than 17 members. Among them shall be the CEC Chairperson, a deputy of the CEC Chairperson, and the CEC Secretary. Seven members of the CEC shall be elected by the Parliament of Georgia
Source:
The Election Code of Georgia, art. 7:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
|
2024/07/24
|
|
Germany
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
The Federal Electoral Committee is composed of the Federal Returning Officer as chairperson, eight Committee members and two judges of the Federal Administrative Court
Source:
https://www.bundeswahlleiter.de/en/service/glossar/b/bundeswahlausschuss.html#id-0
|
2025/03/12
|
|
Ghana
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
7 members: The Electoral Commission shall consist of a Chairman, two Deputy Chairmen and four other members.
Source:
- Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 43 (1):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
- The Electoral Commission Act, 1993 (Act 451), art. 1:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-provisions-on-the-establishment-of-the/view
|
2016/09/21
|
|
Gibraltar
|
e. 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
|
2009/11/04
|
|
Greece
|
d. Other
|
Civil servants of the Ministry of Interior
Source:
P.D. 49/1988 as amended, published on the Official Journal of the Government ΦΕΚ 18 - 29.01.1988, art. 9:1
|
2012/11/13
|
|
Greenland
|
f. No information available
|
|
2012/06/14
|
|
Grenada
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
Supervisor of Elections
Source:
Constitution, art 35
|
2012/02/24
|
|
Guam
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, all of whom shall be eligible voters on the date of their appointment.
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
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Supreme Electoral Tribunal is composed of five judges and their corresponding substitutes. They are elected by the Congress with the positive vote of two thirds of its members, from the short-list of forty candidates proposed by the Nominating Committee. They remain in office for six years.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral y de Partidos Políticos”, art. 123: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/GT/guatemala-lepp-y-reglamentos-2023/
|
2023/05/29
|
|
Guernsey
|
d. Other
|
There is one member per district or parish. The EMB members are rotating on a yearly basis.
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
|
2009/11/04
|
|
Guinea
|
c. 21 - 30 members (specify)
|
CENI is composed of 25 members.
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. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
|
2017/01/26
|
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The National Electoral Commission consists of:
a) An Executive Director;
b) A representative of the President;
c) A representative of the Government;
d) A representative of each of the parties or coalition of parties for legislative elections.
e) A representative of the National Council of Social Communication;
f) A representative of each presidential candidate for presidential elections.
Source:
Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 2 (1, 3): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012)
|
2014/06/24
|
|
Guyana
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
7 members
Source:
"Constitution of Guyana", art 161, sec 3
(http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/GY/guyana-constitution-1996/view)
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
|
2015/05/10
|
|
Haiti
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Permanent Electoral Council consists of nine (9) members chosen from a list of three (3) names proposed by each of the Departmental Assemblies.
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)
|
e. Not applicable
|
|
2012/05/14
|
|
Honduras
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
Three members and two substitutes.
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: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
|
2025/08/07
|
|
Hong Kong
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Commission shall consist of-
(a) a Chairman; and
(b) 2 other members,
appointed by the Chief Executive
Source:
Electoral Affairs Commission Ordinance, Sec.3 (2);
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/HK/hong-kong-electoral-affairs-commission-ordinance/view
|
2021/06/07
|
|
Hungary
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
10 members.
Section 20
(1) The seven members and three alternate members of the National Election Commission shall be elected by Parliament for a term of nine years on the proposal of the President of the Republic within ninety days of the termination of the mandate of the previous National Election Commission.
Source:
Act XXXVI of 2013 on Electoral Procedure (last modified by Act CCVII of 2013), Section 20: http://njt.hu/cgi_bin/njt_doc.cgi?docid=159995.329468.
|
2018/07/30
|
|
Iceland
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The National Electoral Board consists of 5 members, which elect a President and divide responsibilities internally.
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
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
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
3 members
Source:
https://aceproject.org/ace-en/topics/em/emd/emd01/emd01e
|
2024/06/19
|
|
Indonesia
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
KPU consists of 7 members.
Source:
Law 15/2011 on the General Election Implementers, art. 6 (1-a): 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. 21 - 30 members (specify)
|
The Elections Office is a permanent structure in the Ministry of Interior. It is located in the Bureau of Political Affairs, and is staffed with permanent officers including, a director, two deputy directors, and 25 senior experts in the areas of statistics, elections, legal affairs, logistics, and budgets.
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
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
There are 9 members: 8 permanent election Commissioners and 1 Chief Electoral Officer.
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
|
d. Other
|
d) 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
|
No more than 31
The Central Elections Committee for the 21th Knesset has 30 members.
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (https://www.idea.int/sites/default/files/publications/electoral-management-design-2014.pdf)
Central Elections Committee, Overview of the Central Elections Committee : http://www.knesset.gov.il/elections17/eng/cec/CecAboutGeneral_eng.htm
|
2019/05/02
|
|
Italy
|
f. No information available
|
|
2020/07/18
|
|
Jamaica
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Electoral Commission is composed of 9 members.
Source:
The Electoral Commission (Interim) Act 2006, First Schedule (1)
|
2025/09/18
|
|
Japan
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Central Election Management Council has 5 members.
Source:
Public Offices Election Act, Art. 5-2(1):
https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/search/elawsSearch/elaws_search/lsg0500/detail?lawId=325AC1000000100
|
2019/07/09
|
|
Jersey
|
d. Other
|
There is one EMB member for each parish.
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
|
2009/11/04
|
|
Jordan
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Commission shall have a Board of Commissioners composed of a Chairman and four members.
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
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Central Election Commission shall consist of the chairperson and six members.
Source:
Constitutional Law on Elections of the Republic of Kazakhstan as amended on June 29, 2018, art. 11: https://www.election.gov.kz/eng/election-legal-framework/the-laws-of-the-rk.php
|
2024/10/18
|
|
Kenya
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and Eight other members appointed in accordance with Article 250(4) of the Constitution and the provisions of this Act.
Source:
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Act 2011 Article 5(1) and The Constitution of Kenya Article 250(4).
|
2024/12/06
|
|
Kiribati
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
There shall be an Electoral Commission consisting of a Chief Electoral Commissioner and not less than 2 nor more than 4 Commissioners.
Source:
Article 62(1), Constitution of Kiribati
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Kiribati_2013
|
2020/05/01
|
|
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
|
f. 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
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
Nine members.
Source:
Constitution of the Republic of Korea, Article 114 (2): https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
|
2024/08/28
|
|
Kuwait
|
e. Not applicable
|
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. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
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
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
The National Election Committee consists of 15 to 17 members, including one chairman, two to three vice-chairmen, and a certain number of members.
Source:
Law No. 37/PO on the Election of Members of the National Assembly, art. 21 (2): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/LA/Lao-People2019s-Democratic-Republic-Law-on/view
|
2021/02/17
|
|
Latvia
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
Article 2: The Central Election Commission shall consist of nine members who are voters.
Source:
Law: Law on the Central Election Commission as amended on 6 May 2010, art. 2: http://cvk.lv/pub/public/28127.html (2014)
|
2014/10/09
|
|
Lebanon
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
Article 10: Composition of the Commission
1 – The Commission consists of eleven members
Source:
Parliamentary Election Law, art. 10: 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
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
3 members
Source:
Constitution of Lesotho, Article 66(1)
|
2017/07/19
|
|
Liberia
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The National Elections Commission of the Republic of Liberia shall be composed of seven (7) Members, one of whom shall be appointed as Chairman, and another as Co-chairman, respectively; each of the other five (5) Members shall be called Commissioners.
Source:
The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
|
2024/10/25
|
|
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
The HNEC Council shall be composed of seventeen (17) full-time members nominated by a decision of the interim NTC as follows:
Chairman and two deputies thereof, to be nominated by the committee established by Decision No. (180) of 2011 of the interim NTC, and appointed by the interim NTC.
Three judges acting as appellate court counsellors
Two attorneys-at-law
Two university and higher institute professors
Four members: two male and two female from civil society organizations
Administrative affairs expert
Member of the youth population
Member of the Libyan diaspora abroad
Candidates of items 2 to 8 of this Article shall be nominated by their respective entities. If the relevant entities do not nominate candidates, the committee established by Decision No. (180) of 2011 of the interim NTC shall nominate others at its own discretion in accordance with standards of patriotism and integrity approved by the interim NTC.
Source:
Law No. 3 on the Establishment of the High National Electoral Commission, Art. 8 (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/
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2024/11/25
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Liechtenstein
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d. Other
|
MECs are permanent bodies appointed by the government for a four-year term and consist of up to 11 members and 6 substitutes. The ComECs are permanent bodies that consist of up to 6 members and 3 substitutes elected by respective commune councils for a four-year term and led by the heads of respective commune councils.
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
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2022/08/02
|
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Lithuania
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b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
According to the Decree of the Seimas (12 June 2008, No. X-1601) the Central Election Commission is composed of 16 members, however its number could vary during other formation of the CEC.
Source:
Decree of the Seimas: Dėl Vyriausiosios rinkimų komisijos sudarymo (21 May 2015, No. XII-1743), Art. 1.
http://www.vrk.lt/vyriausiosios-rinkimu-komisijos-sudarymas-igaliojimai
Republic of Lithuania Law on the Central Electoral Commission (20 June 2002, as last amended on 29 March 2012 – No XI-1958), art. 5 (1)
http://www3.lrs.lt/pls/inter3/dokpaieska.showdoc_l?p_id=421537
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2020/06/07
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Luxembourg
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f. No information available
|
Source:
https://legilux.public.lu/eli/etat/leg/rgd/2009/02/12/n5/jo
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2024/11/21
|
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Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
(1) The State Election Commission shall consist of a President, Vice-President and five members. (2) The President and the Vice-President shall be members of the State Election Commission. (Art. 26(1), 26(2))
Source:
Electoral Code of the Republic of Macedonia including 2021 amendments, article 26 (1-2): https://www.ifes.org/document/northmacedoniaelectoralcodeupdatesseptember2021pdf
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2024/11/19
|
|
Madagascar
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c. 21 - 30 members (specify)
|
The CENI-T is composed of 24 members.
Source:
Law n° 2012-004 establishing the Independent National Electoral Commission for the Transition, art. 20: http://www.ceni-madagascar.mg/dossier/Loi_2012-004_CENIT.pdf (2013)
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2013/02/08
|
|
Malawi
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
7 members
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of the Republic of Malawi, art. 75(1), (4).
Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 4(1).
https://mec.org.mw/malawi-electoral-laws-2/
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2025/05/26
|
|
Malaysia
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Election Commission shall consist of a chairman, a deputy chairman and three other members.
Source:
Constitution, art. 114 (1): http://confinder.richmond.edu/admin/docs/malaysia.pdf (2013)
|
2013/03/21
|
|
Maldives
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
Constitution (2008)
168 (a). The Elections Commission shall comprise of at least five members including the Chairman of the Commission.
Elections Commission Act (2008)
3. The Elections Commission shall comprise of five members.
Source:
Constitution (2008), art. 168 (a): http://www.majlis.gov.mv/en/wp-content/uploads/Constitution-english.pdf (2018)
Elections Commission Act (2008). art.3: https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/Elections%20Commission%20Act.pdf
|
2019/02/12
|
|
Mali
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
The Independent National Electoral Commission is composed of 15 members.
The Constitutional Court is composed of 9 members.
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
|
2009/11/05
|
|
Malta
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
At least 5 members: The Electoral Commission shall consist of a Chairman, who shall be appointed to that office from the public service, and such number of members not being less than four. There are currently 9 members at the Electoral Commission.
Source:
Constitution, Art. 60 (2): http://www.parlament.mt/constituion-of-malta?l=1 (2012);
Official Website of the Electoral Commission: http://www.electoral.gov.mt/pageview.aspx?x=%2bhwnTRj%2bVUAqSCVavPKf9skCXKP2VqTwCE8snUlNxClh8gIJtDobZ4J3AhRUbyQCiGOE0hafPyoaGsNoCnUo%2fz5pJ2YkuPfOIlhg%2fwIaht0%2bA%2f0lnwRcdw%3d%3d (2012)
|
2012/05/22
|
|
Man, Isle of
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e. 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
|
e. Not applicable
|
There is no central EMB committee.
Source:
IDEA Electoral Management Design Database https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=139&database_theme=308
|
2023/10/12
|
|
Mauritania
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
7 members
Source:
Organic Law No. 2012 - 027 on the establishment of the Independent National Electoral Commission, art. 6 (1)
|
2024/10/28
|
|
Mauritius
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Commission shall consist of the following full-time members:
(a) a Chairperson and
(b) not more than four other members.
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 4.
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2012/02/25
|
|
Mexico
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
11 members: the President Councillor and ten Electoral Councillors. INE is a permanent institution. Its main directive body is the General Council, composed of eleven members appointed by the Congress (President and ten Electoral Councillors) who have "voice and vote" (not only can they express their opinions but also vote when a decision needs to be taken). Besides, the General Council is also composed of one representative of each registered national political party, and one Councillor from each parliamentary group, as well as the Executive Secretary of INE. None of the formers have the right to vote.
Source:
Constitution: "Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos", art. 41 (V): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/MX/mexico-constitucion-2024/ ;
Electoral Law: "Ley General de Instituciones y Procedimientos Electorales", art. 36 (1): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/MX/mexico-lgipe-2024/
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2024/04/12
|
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
Title 9, Sect 302/2/a: The President shall appoint a national election commissioner for each of the four States with the advice and consent of Congress.
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
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Central Election Commission consists of 9 members.
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Code, No. 1381-XIII of 21.11.97 article 16:1
|
2021/03/30
|
|
Monaco
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
4 members: The Mayor as the chairperson, a government delegate and two members of the Communal Council
Source:
Law 839 regulating communal and national elections, as amended in 2002, Art. 6
https://legimonaco.mc/tnc/loi/1968/02-23-839/
|
2023/09/12
|
|
Mongolia
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
9 members: Five members of the Commission are appointed by the Parliament at the suggestion of the Standing Committee on State Structure, two by the President of Mongolia and other two at the suggestion of the Supreme Court from genuine civil servants.
Source:
Electoral Law of 2016 article 31.4: https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7739/file/Mongolia_law_elections_2015_am2016_en.pdf
|
2020/02/17
|
|
Montenegro
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
Article 30: 1. State Election Commission shall be composed of: chairperson, secretary and nine members in the standing composition and one authorised representative of each submitter of candidate lists.
Source:
Electoral Law: Law on the Election of Councillors and Representatives as amended in 2016, art. 30.
http://www.legislationline.org/search/runSearch/1/key/electoral+law/country/57/rows/10/type/1
|
2021/12/21
|
|
Montserrat
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
4 members
The Electoral Commission shall consist of—
(a) a Chairman appointed by the Governor, acting in his or her discretion;
(b) a member appointed by the Governor, acting in accordance with the advice of the Premier;
(c) a member appointed by the Governor, acting in accordance with the advice of the Leader of the Opposition; and
(d) a member to represent the public interest appointed by the Governor, acting after consultation with such representatives of civil society as the Governor, acting in his or her discretion, thinks appropriate.
Source:
Constitution, art. 78
|
2014/08/04
|
|
Morocco
|
e. Not applicable
|
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 constituted 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. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
The National Electoral Commission is composed of 17 members, including one president and two vice-presidents.
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. 5 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/MZ/mozambique-law-no.-9-2014-of-12-march-2014/view (2014).
|
2014/10/02
|
|
Namibia
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
5 members
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 3-12.
|
2012/02/24
|
|
Nauru
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Electoral Commission must consist of three members as follows:(a) the Electoral Commissioner appointed under section 14 who is the Chairperson; (b) the Deputy Electoral Commissioners of which there must be two appointed under section 24.
Source:
Electoral Act 2016, Art. 4. (http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/acts/d83250a1ebdc56c1701fa7aa245af5b1.pdf).
|
2019/07/02
|
|
Nepal
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
There shall be an Election Commission of Nepal, consisting of a Chief Commissioner and four other Commissioners. The Chief Commissioner shall act as the chairperson of the Election Commission.
Source:
The Constitution of Nepal, 2015 Article 245 (1) www.lawcommission.gov.np/en/documents/2016/01/constitution-of-nepal-2.pdf Article
|
2018/04/06
|
|
Netherlands
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
7 members
Section A2(3): The Electoral Council shall comprise seven members.
Source:
Act of 28 September 1989 containing new provisions governing the franchise and elections (Elections Act): E5-E8
http://hrlibrary.umn.edu/research/Netherlands/Netherlands_Elections%20Act_1989am2009.pdf
|
2022/08/02
|
|
Netherlands Antilles
|
e. 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 Zealand
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
3 members: - A Chairperson
- A Deputy Chairperson
- A Chief Electoral Officer
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Act 1993, Art. 4D:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/NZ/new-zealand-electoral-act-2010/view (2017);
|
2024/07/09
|
|
Nicaragua
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Supreme Electoral Council is composed of seven magistrates and three substitutes, elected by the National Assembly.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de Nicaragua (2014)”, art. 170:
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. 6:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/NI/leyes-electorales/nicaragua-ley-no.-331-ley-electoral-2012/ (2016).
|
2016/06/07
|
|
Niger
|
d. Other
|
The National independent Electoral Commission is composed of a Board of a President, 2 Vice-presidents and 2 rapporteurs and a minimum of 33 members.
Source:
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 11: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
|
2016/05/03
|
|
Nigeria
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
The Independent National Electoral Commission shall comprise of a Chairman and 12 members.
Source:
Constitution 1999 (as amended), 3rd Schedule, art. 14: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
|
2015/03/30
|
|
Niue
|
e. Not applicable
|
There is no formal EMB.
Source:
Constitution; Niue Assembly Act 1966, as amended, Art. 3-4.
|
2014/06/23
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Commission shall have nine (9) members appointed by the Governor subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Five members shall be residents of Saipan and the islands north of Saipan, two members shall be residents of Rota, and two members shall be residents of the islands of Tinian and Aguiguan.
Source:
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/public_laws/12/pl12-18.pdf
Electoral management law 6101
|
2024/12/11
|
|
Norway
|
e. Not applicable
|
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)
|
2012/11/13
|
|
Oman
|
f. No information available
|
Article 1. […] The supreme committee for elections: the committee which supervises the Elections of the members of the Shura Council, and adjudicate in electoral appeals
Source:
Basic Statute of the State, as amended by Royal Decree No. 99/2011, art. 58 (bis 14): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Oman_2011.pdf?lang=en
https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/235/54
|
2025/05/02
|
|
Pakistan
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
5 members: The Election Commission consists of the Chief Election Commissioner who shall be the chairman and 4 members each of whom shall be a judge from each Province.
Source:
Constitution, art. 218: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Pakistan_2017
|
2024/11/25
|
|
Palau
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Palau Electoral Commission is composed of 5 members.
Source:
Voting Rights Act of 1981, as amended, Sec. 1201 (b) (23 PNCA §1201(b)).
|
2016/11/04
|
|
Palestine
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Elections Commission shall be composed of nine members.
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
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Electoral Tribunal is composed of 3 members.
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
|
d. Other
|
The Electoral Commission consists of the Electoral Commissioner and 78 staff members.
Source:
Organic Law on National and Local-level Government Elections, Section 5 (2): http://www.pngec.gov.pg:7780/i/pngec/organic_law.pdf (2012);
Official Website of the Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea: http://www.pngec.gov.pg/ (2012)
|
2017/03/16
|
|
Paraguay
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
3 members
Source:
Electoral Justice Law: Ley N°635/95 que reglamenta la Justicia Electoral, art. 4:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-ley-635-de-1995-que-reglamenta-la/ (1995)
|
2023/03/16
|
|
Peru
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The composition of the electoral management bodies (three in all) rests on the provisions of their respective laws and the Constitution of Peru. The maximum authority of the National Jury of Elections is the Plenary, composed for five members; Head is the highest power representing the National Office for Electoral Processes; and, the Head of the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status is the highest authority of the body.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, art. 179, 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. 9: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26486-organica-JNE-2019/
|
2020/01/28
|
|
Philippines
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
There shall be a Commission on Elections composed of a Chairman and six Commissioners.
Source:
Constitution, Art. IΧ, Sec. C-1 (1): http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=References/RelatedLaws/Constitution/1987Constitution/Article9 (2016)
|
2019/05/02
|
|
Pitcairn Islands
|
e. 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
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The National Electoral Commission shall be composed of 9 members: 1) 3 judges of the Constitutional Tribunal, designated by the President of the Constitutional Tribunal;
2) 3 judges of the Supreme Court, designated by the President of the Supreme Court;
3) 3 judges of the Supreme Administrative Court, designated by the President of the Supreme Administrative Court.
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, article 157 (2): https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/40/POL_Election%20Code.pdf
|
2024/11/13
|
|
Portugal
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
11 members.
Source:
National Elections Commission, Members of the 16th Commission:
https://www.cne.pt/content/membros-da-16a-comissao
|
2024/10/10
|
|
Puerto Rico
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The State Election Commission is composed of a Chair, and two, or even three, Election Commissioners representing the political parties that have achieved the established threshold.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Código Electoral de Puerto Rico de 2020”, art. 3.1(2a): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PR/puerto-rico-ley-58-2020-codigo-electoral-2020/
|
2020/11/03
|
|
Qatar
|
e. 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 Permanent Electoral Authority is composed of 3 members:
Article 63: (3) The Permanent Electoral Authority is led by a president with a rank of minister, seconded by two vice presidents with a rank of state secretary.
The Central Election Bureau is composed of maximum 21 members:
Art. 14. – (1) At national level, they shall set up a Central Electoral Bureau, formed of 5 judges of the High Court of Cassation and Justice, the president and the vice presidents of the Permanent Electoral Authority, and of no more than 12 representatives of the political parties, political alliances, electoral alliances participating in the elections, under the law, as well as of a representative appointed by the parliamentary group of the national minorities in the Chamber of Deputies.
Source:
Electoral Law: Law No. 35 of 13 March 2008 for the election to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, art. 14(1) & 63(3).
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/4224/file/ROM%20Election%20Laws_en.pdf
|
2020/08/22
|
|
Russian Federation
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
4. The Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation shall consist of fifteen members.
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
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The National Electoral Commission is composed of 7 members, of which at least 30% should be women.
Source:
Official Website of the National Electoral Commission: http://www.comelena.gov.rw/-About-NEC- (2012);
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
|
|
Saint Helena
|
e. Not applicable
|
|
2009/11/12
|
|
Saint Kitts and Nevis
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Electoral Commission is composed of 3 members;
(a) a chairperson appointed by the Governor-General, acting in his or her own deliberate
judgment;
(b) one member appointed by the Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the
Prime Minister; and
(c) one member appointed by the Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the
Leader of the Opposition.
Source:
Article 33， Constitution
|
2020/04/09
|
|
Saint Lucia
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
(3) The Electoral Commission shall consist of—
(a) a chairperson appointed by the Governor General, acting
in his or her own deliberate judgment;
(b) one member appointed by the Governor General, acting in
accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister; and
(c) one member appointed by the Governor General, acting in
accordance with the advice of the Leader of the
Opposition.
Source:
Constitution, art. 57 (3)
|
2012/02/24
|
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The EMB is composed of the "election officer": the Supervisor of Elections, Deputy Supervisor of Elections, returning officer, presiding officer, registering officer and any other officer duly authorised to perform any function relating to the registration of voters, the proceedings on polling day or the counting of the votes.
Source:
St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Electoral Law, ARTICLE 2
|
2021/12/27
|
|
Samoa
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Commissioner must appoint for a polling booth an Assistant Electoral Officer to conduct the poll at the booth and 1 or more poll clerks to assist the Assistant Electoral Officer, and may appoint such additional Assistant Electoral Officers and poll clerks and such interpreters as he or she considers necessary.
Source:
The Electoral Act 2019, Article 56: https://www.palemene.ws/wp-content/uploads/Electoral-Act-2019-Eng.pdf (2021)
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2021/04/09
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San Marino
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
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a) 5 members
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)
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2012/05/28
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Sao Tome and Principe
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f. 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: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ST/sao-tome-e-principe-electoral-law
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2016/06/28
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Saudi Arabia
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e. Not applicable
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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.
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)
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2012/08/20
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Senegal
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b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission is composed of 12 members.
Source:
Electoral Code 2012, art. L.7 (1): http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
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2024/10/25
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Serbia
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b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
Standing composition of the Republic Electoral Commission shall consist of the chairperson, 16 members, deputy chairperson and 16 deputy members appointed by the National Assembly.
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
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2022/07/07
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Seychelles
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
115.A (1) "The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and four Members all of whom shall be appointed by the President."
The ECS is composed of 05 (five) members.
Source:
Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011) art. 115 (A)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
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2025/02/28
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Sierra Leone
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The members of the Electoral Commission shall be a Chief Electoral
Commissioner, who shall be Chairman, and four other members who shall be known as Electoral Commissioners. Constitution, art. 32.
Source:
Constitution (2008), art. 32: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-constitution-2008/;
The Public Elections Act (2012) art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/view
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2017/01/13
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Singapore
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d. Other
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ELD 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 Elections Department:
http://www.eld.gov.sg/about_structure.html (2017)
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2017/03/24
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Slovakia
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Central Election Commission is composed of: 5 members.
Source:
Act on Elections to the Bodies of Self-government Regions and on Amendment to the Code of Civil Procedure, Section 11(2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/SK/slovakia-law-no.-303-2001-coll.-the-election-of/view
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2024/10/25
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Slovenia
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The republic electoral commission shall have a chairman, five members and their substitutes.
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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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Electoral Commission comprises:
a) a Chairperson and
b) two other members and
c) Chief Electoral Officer appointed under sec 57 A (amended 2018)
Source:
Constitution of 1978 amended 2014, Art. 57 (2), https://constituteproject.org/constitution/Solomon_Islands_2014.pdf?lang=en
Constitution amended 2018: Art. 57A: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/SB/solomon-islands-constitution-amendment-2018
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2019/03/01
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Somalia
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Electoral Commission shall be composed of nine (9) members in accordance with Art. 111G of the provisionally approved Constitution, with at least two (2) members being women.
Source:
Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 111G (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
http://www.niec.so/En/legal/law
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2016/11/25
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South Africa
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Commission shall consist of five members, one of whom shall be a judge, appointed by the President in accordance with the provisions of this section.
Source:
Electoral Commission Act of 1996 (as amended to 2006), Section 6(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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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Commission shall comprise of nine members to be appointed by the President.
Source:
National Election Act 2012, art. 10(1): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SS/south-sudan-the-national-elections-act-no.-39-of/view
|
2021/06/02
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Spain
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b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
13 members: eight members are judges of the Supreme Court "Tribunal Supremo” (appointed by the General Council of the Judiciary Power), and five are university professors (law and/or political science department) presented by political parties, coalitions or groups of voters with representatives in the Lower Chamber.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica 5/1985, de 19 de junio, del Régimen Electoral General”, art. 9:
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
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Election Commission consists of 5 members.
Source:
Constitution, Art. 103 (1), 104, 104E: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/LK/sri-lanka-constitution-as-amended-up-to-9/at_download/file
|
2016/02/04
|
|
Sudan
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Commission shall be composed of 9 persons.
Source:
The National Elections Act 2008, art. 6 (1): http://www.gurtong.org/ResourceCenter/documents/Reports/Elections-09/nationalelectionsact2008.pdf (2012)
|
2012/08/31
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Suriname
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Independent Electoral Council shall consist of at least 7 members and 3 substitute members.
Source:
Electoral Law of 1987, Art. 1 (2): http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Electoral/Sur/suriname.html (2012)
|
2025/03/28
|
|
Swaziland
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The EMB is composed of: 5 members.
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, art. 90
|
2012/02/24
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|
Sweden
|
d. Other
|
The Election Authority is governed by a Board consisting of a chairman and four members.
Source:
Official Website of the Swedish Election Authority: http://www.val.se/in_english/about_us/areas_of_responsibility/index.html (2012)
|
2014/08/04
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|
Switzerland
|
e. Not applicable
|
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
|
e. Not applicable
|
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
|
2014/06/03
|
|
Taiwan
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
|
2020/04/13
|
|
Tajikistan
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
The Central Commission for Elections and Referenda consists of a chairman, deputy chairman and 13 members.
Source:
Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, articles 11.
|
2025/02/17
|
|
Tanzania, United Republic of
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a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The National Electoral Commission shall consist of a Chairman, a Vice chairman and five other members.
Source:
Constitution, art. 74 (1): http://www.chr.up.ac.za/undp/domestic/docs/c_Tanzania.pdf (2013);
The National Elections Act 2010, art. 4 (1): http://www.unisa.ac.za/contents/faculties/law/docs/National_Elections_Act-.pdf (2013)
|
2015/10/26
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|
Thailand
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Election Commission shall consist of seven members
appointed by the King, with the advice of the Senate, as follows:
(1) five persons possessing knowledge and expertise in various academic fields beneficial to the conduct of honest and fair elections, and having apparent honesty, who have been selected by the Selection Committee;
(2) two persons possessing knowledge, expertise and experience in laws and having apparent honesty, and having in the past held a position of not lower than the Chief
Judge or Chief Prosecutor for not less than five years, who have been selected by the general meeting of the Supreme Court;
Source:
Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, Sec. 222:
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
|
|
Timor-Leste
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
CNE shall be composed of fifteen members, as follows:
a) Three members appointed by the President of the Republic;
b) Three members elected by the National Parliament;
c) Three members appointed by the Government;
d) One judicial magistrate elected by his or her peers;
e) One public prosecution magistrate elected by his or her peers;
f) One public defender elected by his or her peers;
g) One nominated by the Catholic Church;
h) One nominated by the remaining religious faiths;
i) One representative of women organizations
Source:
Law no. 5/2006 on the Election Administration Bodies, article 5: https://mj.gov.tl/jornal/lawsTL/RDTL-Law/RDTL-Laws/Law-2006-05.pdf
|
2024/10/02
|
|
Togo
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
The CENI is composed of 19 members.
Source:
Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended by law No 2005-001, law No. 2007-009 and law No. 2009-002, art. 15 (1): http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2007/Pages%20from%20jo_2007-007.pdf (2013)
|
2013/01/10
|
|
Tokelau
|
d. Other
|
The Referendum Commission is composed of: 9 members.
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
|
2009/11/16
|
|
Tonga
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
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. 10 (1)
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)
|
2021/09/14
|
|
Trinidad and Tobago
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
3-5 members
Source:
Constitution: “Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”, Section 71(2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-constitution-2016/
|
2020/08/22
|
|
Tunisia
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
ISIE is composed of 9 members.
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.
5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisie-loi-organique-nb0-2012-23-du-20-decembre/view (2014).
|
2019/08/05
|
|
Turkey
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The EMB is composed of: 7 members.
Source:
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
|
2016/01/21
|
|
Turkmenistan
|
d. Other
|
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.
|
2017/02/14
|
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
Before making an appointment to the office of Supervisor of Elections, the Governor shall consult the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition.
Source:
Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 91 & 97: 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/
|
2025/09/30
|
|
Tuvalu
|
e. Not applicable
|
No Electoral Management Body. The Secretary to Government within the Office of the Prime Minister directs the administration of elections.
Source:
Electoral Provisions (Parliament) Regulations of 1980, as amended, art. 4; Hassall, Graham (2006): The Tuvalu General Election 2006, Democracy and Elections Project (Governance Program), University of the South Pacific, Fiji. (http://www.governance.usp.ac.fj/fileadmin/files/thematic/elections/docs/Hassall_-_Election_Observation_Report_Tuvalu_2006.pdf)
|
2012/06/19
|
|
Uganda
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Electoral Commission is composed of a Chairperson, a Deputy Chairperson and five other members.
Source:
Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 60 (1): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
|
2016/02/08
|
|
Ukraine
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
The Central Election Commission is composed of 17 members.
Source:
Law on the Central Election Commission (last amended in 2018) article 6 (3)
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/en/1932-15
|
2019/03/11
|
|
United Arab Emirates
|
f. No information available
|
The National Electoral Committee is chaired by the Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs and consists of the following members: Minister of Justice, Minister of Education, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, Secretary General of Ministry of Presidential Affairs, a representative of Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, Under-secretary of Ministry of Interior, Under-secretary of Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs, Director General of Emirates Identity Authority, Assistant Under-secretary of Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs and three public figures named by the NEC chairman.
Source:
Official Website of the National Electoral Committee: https://www.uaenec.ae/ar/about-us/members(2012)
|
2019/09/25
|
|
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
Article 1(3): There shall be nine or ten Electoral Commissioners.
Source:
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, Art. 1(3): https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/41/part/I
|
2025/06/12
|
|
United States of America
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
There are six commissioners on the FEC. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission has 4 commissioners.
The Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives used to serve as ex officio members on the FEC, but they have not served on the commission since 1993 when an appeals court ruled that their presence on the commission was unconstitutional.
Source:
https://www.fec.gov/about/leadership-and-structure/
https://www.eac.gov/about_the_eac/commissioners.aspx
|
2024/10/21
|
|
Uruguay
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Electoral Council is composed of 9 members.
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
|
|
Uzbekistan
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
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.
Source:
Election Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Chapter 3, Article 12: https://cis-legislation.com/document.fwx?rgn=116830
|
2024/08/22
|
|
Vanuatu
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Electoral Commission is composed of: 3 members.
The Principal Electoral Officer is a single public servant.
Source:
Constitution, art. 18-19: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/VU/vanuatu-constitution-of-the-republic-of-vanuatu/at_download/file
|
2016/01/26
|
|
Venezuela
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The National Electoral Council is composed of 5 members.
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
|
b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
|
The Central Election Council shall be composed of between fifteen and twenty-one persons, including a Chairman, Vice-Chairmen, a General Secretary and other persons who are representatives of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and a number of concerned agencies and organizations.
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): http://www.moj.gov.vn/vbpq/en/lists/vn%20bn%20php%20lut/view_detail.aspx?itemid=2526 (2016)
|
2021/03/23
|
|
Virgin Islands, British
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
There is one member of the EMB, the Supervisor of Elections
Source:
Penn, J. (2015, February 3). Annual Report 2014 (Rep.)
http://www.bvi.gov.vg/sites/default/files/resources/2014_report.pdf
|
2019/02/21
|
|
Yemen
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Supreme Elections Committee is composed of 9 members and a Secretary General.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 19 (a): http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012);
Presidential Decree No. 22 for 2010, art. 1: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/indexe.htm (2012)
|
2012/08/22
|
|
Zambia
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The Electoral Commission consists of a Chair and not more than four other members.
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 4.
http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Electoral%20Commission%20Act.pdf (2016)
|
2016/06/28
|
|
Zanzibar
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
7 members
Source:
The Constitution of Zanzibar as amended, art. 119 (1)
http://www.wipo.int/edocs/lexdocs/laws/en/tz/tz028en.pdf (2016)
|
2016/04/05
|
|
Zimbabwe
|
a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
|
The EMB is composed of: 9 members.
A chairperson and eight other members appointed by the President
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of Zimbabwe, art. 61
Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook https://www.idea.int/sites/default/files/publications/electoral-management-design-2014.pdf page 394
|
2023/09/25
|
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