Electoral Management Design Database

Sudan

Sudan

2017

Model of electoral management

Independent

Source

THE INTERIM NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE SUDAN, 2005

National Elections Commission

141 (1) There shall be established, within one month after the adoption of the National Elections Law, a National Elections Commission composed of nine independent, competent, non-partisan, impartial and representative personalities to be selected and appointed by the President of the Republic in accordance with Article 58 (2) (c) herein.

National Elections Act (Act No. XI of 2008)

Article 5: The Commission shall be financially, administratively, and technically independent, and shall perform its functions and duties independently, impartially and transparently without interference from any body in its affairs, business or functions, or limitation of its powers.

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
National Elections Commission (NEC) 9 6 years President, with the approval of legislature and consent of the First Vice-President President, with the consent of the First Vice President Expert
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