Electoral Affairs Commission

An independent statutory body, the Electoral Affairs Commission, was set
up in September 1997, to ensure that the elections are conducted openly,
honestly and fairly. It comprises three politically neutral persons appointed
by the Chief Executive and is headed by a High Court judge. It is
responsible for making recommendations to the Chief Executive on the
delineation of geographical constituencies, making regulations on practical
arrangements for the elections, and to handle complaints relating to
elections. The commission's executive arm is the Registration and
Electoral Office, a government department headed by the Chief Electoral
Officer. The department works under the commission's direction and
carries out its decisions.

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