Antigua & Barbuda Electoral Commission

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Antigua & Barbuda Electoral Commission
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Agency overview
Formed2001 (2001)
JurisdictionAntigua and Barbuda
Employees30
Agency executives
  • , Chairman[1]
  • , Deputy Chairman[2]
  • , Supervisor of Elections[3]
Websiteabec.gov.ag

The Antigua & Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) is the non-partisan entity responsible for administering all elections in Antigua and Barbuda.

History[]

The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission was established on 3 December 2001, after the Commonwealth Observer Group recommended the creation of an independent electoral commission. The inaugural chairman was

Structure[]

The Chairman is nominated by the Prime Minister, after negotiation with the Leader of the Opposition, The Deputy Chairman is nominated by the Leader of the Opposition after negotiation with the Prime Minister. There are two members nominated by the Prime Minister, one nominated by the Leader of the Opposition, One nominated by the and the and one nominated by the and the .[4]

References[]

  1. ^ "Chair". Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Deputy". Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Supervisor". Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Structure of the Commission". Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
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