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ORIGIN OF THE NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Creation provided for in article 24-c of the Arusha Peace Protocol signed on August 04, 1993 between the Government of Rwanda and the Rwandese Patriotic Front (R.P.F.).
Established by law N° 39/2000 of November 28, 2000 as amended by law N°31/2005 of December 24, 2005.
Reaffirmed by the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda (Article 180)
2. NATURE OF THE NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Independent and autonomous:
In preparing and organising elections and publishing the results;
Collaborating with government institutions such as Office of the President, Parliament, Supreme court and Ministry of Local Government;
Developing relationship with National and International organizations and Foreign Mission in Rwanda.
Mission & Vision
MISSION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Conduct free, fair and transparent elections to promote democracy and good governance in Rwanda.
VISION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Being an Institution known for its professionalism and integrity in delivering a credible electoral process to promote electoral democracy
MANDATEs
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 jurisdictions, 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.
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