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Micronesia, Federated States of Micronesia, Federated States of

EM002

Responsibility of national EMB
Question:Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s): a. National level
Comments: The National Election Director shall have responsibility for the overall supervision and administration of all National Elections, and shall perform such duties as are prescribed by law.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Section 302: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T09_Ch03.htm
Verified: 2025/03/28
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EM004

EMB budget determined by
Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): c. The legislature
Comments: Within one year prior to a general election, or 40 days prior to a special election, Congress shall appropriate a sum adequate to defray the administrative and contingent expenses of conducting National Elections as provided by this title.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 107: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch1_2014.html#107 The Budget Procedures Act of 1981, Chapter 1, Section 103: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title55/T55_Ch01.htm
Verified: 2025/03/28
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by
Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): h. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/03/28
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EM006

Term of EMB members
Question:The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer: d. Other
Comments: Title 9. Section 302/1/b: The National Election Director shall serve until resignation, or until removed from office upon a determination by the President that such removal is necessary. An appointment of a successor shall then be made by the President with the advice and consent of the Congress. Title 9. Section 302/2/b: National election commissioners shall serve for a term of four years, which term shall commence upon appointment, subject to removal by the President for cause; provided, that they shall be employed full-time and compensated pursuant to employment contracts during their four-year terms only for such period(s) of time as deemed necessary by the National Election Director for the purpose of preparing for and administering an upcoming National Election.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Chapter 3, Section 302: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch3_2014.html
Verified: 2025/03/28
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EM012

Electoral Management model
Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: a. Governmental
Comments: The President shall appoint one National Election Director with the advice and consent of the Congress.   The National Election Director shall have the responsibility for the overall supervision and administration of all National Elections.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Chapter 3, Section 302 and Section 303: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch3_2014.html
Verified: 2025/03/28
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EM013

Number of EMB members
Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: 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
Verified: 2025/03/28
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EM014

Membership based on
Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: e. No Information Available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/03/28
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): a. Head of State
b. Head of Government
e. Legislature
Comments: Sect. 302/1/a: The President shall appoint one National Election Director with the advice and consent of the Congress. 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
Verified: 2025/03/28
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