Iceland
2025
Model of electoral management
Mixed
Source
Government of Iceland, Elections Act No. 112 (last amended 25 June 2021) (Kosningalög 2021 nr. 112 25. júní), accessed 27 January 2025
Chapter IV. Administration of elections and referendums.
Article 12. National Electoral Commission.
The Minister shall appoint five members to the National Electoral Commission and an equal number of alternates. The National Electoral Commission is an independent administrative committee supervising the conduct of elections and responsible for the implementation of this Act, cf. Article 14. The National Electoral Commission comes under the portfolio of the minister responsible for election matters
Electoral Management Bodies
| Name of EMB | Number of EMB members | Term of office | EMB members selected by | Chair appointed/elected by | Party or expert based membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Justice | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |
| National Election Commission (NEC) | 5 | 5 years | Legislature | EMB | Expert |
