Maldives
Model of electoral management
Independent
Source
Maldives, Constitution of the Republic of Maldives 2008, Chapter VII: Elections Commission, accessed 3 January 2024
Elections Commission
167. (a) There shall be an Elections Commission of the Maldives.
(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.
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 |
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Elections Commission | 5 | 5 years | President, upon approval of legislature | EMB | Expert |