Colombia
Model of electoral management
Independent
Comment
The electoral management functions are shared by two bodies, and both are formally independent.
Source
Constitutional Court of the Republic of Colombia (Corte Constitucional República de Colombia), Political Constitution of Colombia (Constitución Política de Colombia), accessed 13 April 2026
Article 120. The electoral organization consists of the National Election Commission, the Office of the National Civil Registrar, and of other organs established by law. It is responsible for the organization, direction, and oversight of elections, as well as matters relating to personal identification.
Colombia, Código Electoral (last updated on 03/26/2022), accessed 28 March 2022
Artículo 9. La organización electoral estará a cargo: a) Del Consejo Nacional Electoral; b) Del Registrador Nacional del Estado Civil; c) De los Delegados del Registrador Nacional del Estado Civil; d) De los Registradores Distritales, Municipales y Auxiliares, y e) De los Delegados de los Registradores Distritales y Municipales.
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 Electoral Council (Consejo Nacional Electoral) | 9 | 4 years | Parliament | EMB | Expert |
| National Registry of the Civil Status (Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil) | 1 | 4 years | Presidents of Constitutional Court, Supreme Court, and the Council of State | Not applicable | Expert |
