MANDATE OF NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION
The National Electoral Commission is mandated to prepare and run the following elections:
Local Government elections;
Referendum;
Legislative elections;
Presidential elections;
Any other elections as may be mandated by the law ( i.e Gacaca jurdictions, Conciliators “ Abunzi ”, Youth and Women Council )
The National Electoral Commission is also mandated:
Establish electoral areas ( Constituencies );
Creating Provincial, District and Municipal Commission branches;
Preparing and conducting Civic and Voter Education Programs;
Announcing and publishing election results;
Ensuring that elections are free and fair;
Carrying out any other electoral activities as provided by law.