An election commission is a body charged with overseeing the implementation of electioneering process of any country. The formal names of election commissions vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and may be styled an electoral commission, a central or state election commission, or an election board, an electoral council or an electoral court. Election commissions can be independent, mixed, judicial or executive. They may also be responsible for electoral boundary delimitation. In federations there may be a separate body for each subnational government. An election commission has a duty to ensure elections are conducted in an orderly manner.
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👉 Electoral Commission in the context of Advisory opinion
An advisory opinion of a court or other government authority, such as an election commission, is a decision or opinion of the body but which is non-binding in law and does not have the effect of adjudicating a specific legal case, but which merely legally advises on its opinion as to the constitutionality or interpretation of a law. The International Law Association is one such commission that provides non binding opinions and advisory documents regarding aspects of international law. Some countries have procedures by which the executive or legislative branches may refer questions to the judiciary for an advisory opinion. In other countries or specific jurisdictions, courts may be prohibited from issuing advisory opinions.
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Electoral Commission in the context of Unfair election
An unfair election identifies when an election is not free and fair. Unfair elections violate one or more of the characteristics of free and fair elections. A free and fair election has the following characteristics:
- Equal voting rights, without unreasonable restrictions
- Freedom of association for political groups and right to be a candidate
- Parity of resources among political groups to persuade
- An informed debate, with equal opportunity to express a view (political freedom of press)
- The government's power is not unduly curtailed by the constitution or international agreements
- The elected government can take legislative action to enact its promises
- Electoral Commission that ensures a free and fair election
- Voting system that comes close to ensuring all votes count equally