Ghana
2020
Model of electoral management
Independent
Source
Ghana, Constitution (1992), accessed 11 January 2021
43.(1) There shall be an Electoral Commission which shall consist of -
(a) a Chairman; (b) two Deputy Chairmen; and (c) four other members.
(2) The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President under article 70 of this Constitution.
46. Except as provided in this Constitution or in any other law not inconsistent with this Constitution, in the performance of its functions, the Electoral Commission, shall not be subject to the direction or control of any 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electoral Commission | 7 | Unlimited (until retirement age) | President, based on the advice of the Council of State | President, based on the advice of the Council of State | Expert |
