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National Electoral Commission

Mandates

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) is mandated to organize, supervise, and ensure the proper conduct of elections in Rwanda, in accordance with the law.

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.