Trinidad and Tobago
2020
Model of electoral management
Independent
Source
Trinidad and Tobago, Constitution (1976, as amended in 2007), accessed 9 August 2020
71. ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION
1. There shall be an Elections and Boundaries Commission for Trinidad and Tobago (in this Part referred to as “the Commission”).
12. In the exercise of its functions under this section the Commission shall not be subject to the direction or control of any other person or authority.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elections and Boundaries Commission | 5 | 5 years | President, after consultation with Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition | President, after consultation with Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition | Not specified |
