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.