Electoral Management Design Database

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

2020

Model of electoral management

Independent

Source

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The Constitution (as amended up to 15th May 2015), accessed 30 May 2020

103. ELECTION COMMISSION

1. There shall be an Election Commission (in this Chapter referred to as the “Commission”) consisting of three members appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council, from amongst persons who have distinguished themselves in any profession or in the fields of administration or education. One of the members so appointed shall be a retired officer of the Department of Elections, who has held office as a Deputy Commissioner of Elections or above. The President shall on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council, appoint one member as its Chairman.

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
Election Commission 3 5 years President, on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council President, on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council Expert
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