Electoral Management Design Database

Libya

Libya

2022

Model of electoral management

Independent

Source

Libya, Law No. (8) of 2013 on the Establishment of the High National Elections Commission [in English], accessed 19 February 2022

Article (2) An independent body shall be established under the name of “High National Elections Commission” (HNEC) and shall have an independent legal personality and financial liability. The HNEC shall have its headquarters in Tripoli. It shall exercise all the duties, competences, and powers stipulated by this law with absolute autonomy and impartiality. The HNEC’s decisions shall be public. It is prohibited to interfere in the work or competences of the HNEC or to restrict the powers thereof.

See also the website of the HNEC

Electoral Management Bodies

Name of EMB Number of EMB members Term of office EMB members selected by Chair appointed/elected by Party or expert based membership
High National Elections Commission (HNEC) 7 Unlimited Legislature Legislature Expert
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