Electoral Management Design Database

Samoa, Electoral Commission Act 2019, accessed 11 April 2021

3. Establishment:

(1) The Electoral Commission is established as a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal.

4. Functions:

(1) The Commission has the following functions:

(a) to conduct elections of members of Parliament and referendums; […]

(2) The Electoral Commissioner is responsible for carrying out the functions, duties and powers of the Commission under this Act or any other law.

5. Independence:

The Commissioner must act independently and must not be subject to any direction or order of any other person (except for a court direction or order) when carrying out the following functions:

(a) conducting elections or referendums;

(b) conducting registration of voters and political parties;

(c) advising on electoral matters;

(d) any other prescribed functions.