(MEC) Malawi Electoral Commission
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(MEC) Malawi Electoral Commission-
Nodi Mwale Student at BIU
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Thyolo, Southern Region, Malawi, Malawi
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Pilira Ndala Simukonda District Elections Officer at Malawi Electoral Commission-
Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi, Malawi
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Kalolo Msaka Human Resources Officer at Malawi Electoral Commission-
Malawi
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King Norman Rudi Acting Director of Administration and Human Resources at Malawi Electoral Commission-
Malawi
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Overview
The Constitution of Malawi mandates the establishment of an Electoral Commission that is independent of any external authority (Constitution 1994, Articles 75, 76(4)). The MEC comprises a Chairperson, who is a judge nominated by the Judicial Service Commission, and other members, not fewer than six, who are appointed by the President in consultation with the leaders of the political parties represented in the National Assembly (Constitution 75(1); Electoral Commission Act (CAP 2:03), 4(1)). The functions of the MEC are to (Constitution 1994, Article 76(2); Electoral Commission Act (CAP 2:03), 8(1)): Delimit constituencies. Determine election petitions. Direct and supervise electoral operations including voter registration. Ensure the security of elections. Conduct civic and education and create election awareness. Vision Statement To be a highly professional Electoral Management Body that delivers credible elections in Malawi Mission Statement To deliver credible elections that are free, fair, transparent, inclusive, efficient and cost-effective to entrench democratic values in Malawi
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