Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act

6. Qualification for appointments as chairperson or member of the Commission

Edition: 2024-07-19 · In force

(1)The chairperson of the Commission shall be a person who is qualified to hold the office of judge of the Supreme Court under the Constitution.

(2)A person is qualified for appointment as a member of the Commission if such person—

(a)deleted by Act No. 36 of 2016, s. 32;

(b)holds a degree from a recognized university;

(c)has proven knowledge and at least ten years’ experience in any of the following fields—

(i)electoral matters;

(ii)management;

(iii)finance;

(iv)governance;

(v)public administration;

(vi)law;

(vii)information and communication technology; and

(viii)accounting.

(d)meets the requirements or Chapter Six of the Constitution.