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Electoral Management
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
Comments: Constitution (2008)
170. The Elections Commission’s responsibilities and powers include the following:
(a) to conduct, manage, supervise, and facilitate all elections and public referendums, to ensure the proper exercise of the right to vote, and to ensure that all elections and public referendums are conducted freely and fairly, without intimidation, aggression, undue influence or corruption;
Source: Constitution 2008, art. 170 (a): http://www.majlis.gov.mv/en/wp-content/uploads/Constitution-english.pdf (2018)
Verified: 2019/02/12
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: Elections Commission Act (2008)
27. (a) In order for the Elections Commission to discharge its duties effectively,
the state treasury shall provide the Elections Commission the funds from
the annual budget approved by the People’s Majlis every year. For this
purpose, the Elections Commission shall formulate its budget with the
advice of Ministry of Finance and Treasury, for it to be submitted to the
People’s Majlis together with the state budget.
Source: Elections Commission Act (2008), art. 27(a): https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/Elections%20Commission%20Act.pdf
Verified: 2019/02/12
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
a . The President c . The legislature
Comments: Elections Commission Act (2008)
27. (c) A financial statement comprising the Elections Commission’s income, expenditure, assets and liabilities, audited and prepared in consultation with the regulations formulated by the Elections Commission, shall be submitted to the President and the People’s Majlis together with the annual report specified in Article 28.
Source: Elections Commission Act (2008), art. 27(a): https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/Elections%20Commission%20Act.pdf
Verified: 2019/02/12
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: Elections Commission Act (2008)
6. (a) A member of the Elections Commission shall be appointed for one term of five years from the date of his appointment.
(b) Despite the provisions of article (a), the People’s Majlis can approve the renewal of the appointment for an additional term of not more than five years, except for members removed from office in accordance with Article 14.
Source: Elections Commission Act (2008), art. 27(a): https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/Elections%20Commission%20Act.pdf
Verified: 2019/02/12
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: Constitution (2008)
167(b). The Elections Commission is an independent and impartial institution. It shall exercise its duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Constitution and laws enacted by the People’s Majlis.
Source: Constitution 2008, art. 167: http://www.majlis.gov.mv/en/wp-content/uploads/Constitution-english.pdf (2018)
Verified: 2019/02/12
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: 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
Verified: 2019/02/12
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: Constitution (2008)
169. To be qualified for appointment to the Elections Commission, a person shall possess the educational qualifications, experience and recognized competence necessary to discharge the functions of the Elections Commission. Members of the Elections Commission shall not engage in any other employment.
Elections Commission Act (2008)
5. A person elected as a member of the Elections Commission shall have the following qualifications:
(a) be a Muslim;
(b) be a citizen of the Maldives;
(c) be twenty five years of age;
(d) not have been convicted of an offence, during the past five years, for which a hadd is prescribed in Islam;
(e) not be a person holding an elective office or political position under the Constitution or laws of the Republic of Maldives;
(f) not hold any other office or employment, in government or private sector;
(g) not have been convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to a term of more than twelve months, unless a period of five years has elapsed since his release, or pardon for the offence for which he was sentenced;
(h) not be a member of any political party or engage in any of its activity.
Source: Constitution (2008), art. 169 (a): http://www.majlis.gov.mv/en/wp-content/uploads/Constitution-english.pdf (2018)
Elections Commission Act (2008). art.5: https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/Elections%20Commission%20Act.pdf
Verified: 2019/02/12
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State b . Head of Government e . Legislature
Comments: (b) The President shall appoint to the Elections Commission those persons approved by a majority of the People’s Majlis from the names submitted to the People’s Majlis as provided for in the statute governing the Elections Commission.
Source: Constitution 2008, art. 168 (b): http://www.majlis.gov.mv/en/wp-content/uploads/Constitution-english.pdf (2018)
Verified: 2019/02/12
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