Election Obligations & Standards Database

Issue

Authority and Responsibility of the Electoral Management Body in Interpreting the Law

Election Parts

Legal Framework

Criteria

The role of the electoral management body in interpreting and administering the election law was clearly defined in the legal framework

Summaries

Legislation should give clear instructions on the role of the election commission in interpreting and administering the election law.
Everyone participating in the election should recognize the authority of the election commission.