Responsibilities

Conduct, manage and oversee elections and public referendums fairly and freely, without intimidation, fraud or corruption.

Prepare and maintain the register of eligible voters and coordinate the related arrangements.

Hold elections and referendums and announce the results within the periods set out in law.

Compile the voters registers for each constituency and publish them in the Government Gazette.

Determine, change and review electoral constituencies, and publish any changes.

Register political parties and carry out the other duties relating to political parties set by law.

Inform and educate the public about electoral processes.

Set the rules and procedures for elections and referendums under the Constitution and the laws governing the Commission.

Train Commission staff and the parties contracted to carry out election work.

Provide and manage the materials and resources used in elections.

Accredit international and local election observers.

Designate polling stations and obtain the cooperation of their owners or managers.

Arrange voting for eligible Maldivians living abroad.

Publish a report on each election and referendum once it has concluded.

Carry out all other duties assigned to the Commission by the Constitution and election laws.

Provide guidance and direction for carrying out the duties of the Commission.

Set meeting agendas and the dates and times of meetings, and make other decisions on running the Commission.

Set an example in upholding standards of conduct and provide leadership to the Commission, its members and staff.

Set procedures for the Commission’s administrative work in consultation with the Commission, and make sure they are followed.

Chair the meetings of the Commission.

Implement the decisions of the Commission.

Carry out the duties of the President temporarily when the President is unable to act or absent, or the post is vacant.

Carry out other duties delegated by the President.

Carry out their duties independently and impartially, free of bias or undue influence.

Attend meetings of the Commission and take an active part in them.

Carry out the duties assigned to them, and advise and assist the President in carrying out the duties of the Commission.

Uphold the standards of independence and integrity expected of a member.

Act in good faith at all times, giving priority to achieving the objectives of the Commission and protecting its interests.