Micronesia, Federated States of
2025
Model of electoral management
Governmental
Source
Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia, Public Law No. 14-76, 2006, accessed 16 April 2025
Section 302. Appointment of national election officials.
(1) National Election Director.
(a) The President shall appoint one National Election Director with the advice and consent of the Congress. The National Election Director shall be a Resident of a State of the Federated States of Micronesia.
(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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Election Director and four Commissioners | 5 | Unlimited for Director; four years for Commissioners | President, with the advice and consent of the Congress | President, with the advice and consent of the Congress | Expert |
