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Electoral Management

Ghana Ghana

EM002

Responsibility of national EMB
Question:Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s): a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: The Electoral Commission of Ghana shall conduct and supervise all public elections and referenda. The Electoral Commission also conducts or supervises elections for various bodies in the country, such as the National and the Regional Houses of Chiefs, the election of the executive officers of the Ghana Medical and Dental Association, the Veterans Association of Ghana (VAG), and the Trades Union Congress.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 45: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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EM004

EMB budget determined by
Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): d. A national government department
Comments: The administrative expenses of the Electoral Commission including salaries, allowances and pensions payable to, or in respect of persons serving with the Commission, shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund.Constitution, art.54
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 54: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by
Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): e. Another organ within the national government
Comments: The Commission shall keep proper books of account and proper records in relation to them and the account books and records of the Commission shall be in a form approved by the Auditor-General. The books and accounts of the Commission shall be audited annually by the Auditor-General or by an auditor appointed by him. (The Electoral Commission Act, art. 11)
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 187: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view The Electoral Commission Act, 1993 (Act 451), art. 11: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-provisions-on-the-establishment-of-the/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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EM006

Term of EMB members
Question:The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer: c. For an unspecified period
Comments: The three Chairmen have permanent tenure of office and the same conditions of service as judges of the Superior Courts; i.e. the Chairman has conditions of service of Appeals Court Judges while the two Deputy Chairmen have conditions of service of High Court judges.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 44: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view - The Electoral Commission Act, 1993 (Act 451), art. 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-provisions-on-the-establishment-of-the/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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EM012

Electoral Management model
Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: b. Independent
Comments: In the performance of its functions, the Electoral Commission, shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 46: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view - The Electoral Commission Act, 1993 (Act 451), art. 3: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-provisions-on-the-establishment-of-the/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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EM013

Number of EMB members
Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: 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
Verified: 2016/09/21
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EM014

Membership based on
Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: b. Expertise
Comments: A person is not qualified to be appointed a member of the Electoral Commission unless he is qualified to be elected as a member of Parliament.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 44 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view - The Electoral Commission Act, 1993 (Act 451), art. 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-provisions-on-the-establishment-of-the/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): a. Head of State
Comments: The President shall, acting on the advice of the Council of State, appoint the Chairman, Deputy Chairmen and the other members of the Commission.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 43 (2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view - The Electoral Commission Act, 1993 (Act 451), art. 4 (2): http://ec.gov.gh/assets/file/establishment_of_electoral_commision.pdf (2012);
Verified: 2016/09/21
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