Mauritius: Electoral Supervisory Commission

Updated August 2005

The Electoral Supervisory Commission is established by the Constitution of Mauritius 1968, Article 38, and has the general responsibility for and supervision of the registration of electors for the election of members of the Assembly as well as the election of such members.

Composition

This body consists of a Chairperson and not less than two or more than seven members. The President makes the appointments, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, after the latter has consulted with the Leader of the Opposition. The members are not allowed to be a member of, or candidate for election to the Assembly or any local authority, or be a public officer or local government officer.

Term of office

Five years.

Members

The members are the same as for the Electoral Boundaries Commission:

• Mr YH Aboobaker, CSK, SC (Chairperson)
• Mr D Basset, S.C
• Mr P Bissessur
• Mrs N Bundhun
• Dr C Yip Tong
• Mr OD Cowreea
• Mr GA Robert
• Ms M Madhub (Secretary)

Funding

Prime Minister's office

Sources

CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS 1968, [www] http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/AssemblySite/menuitem.ee3d58b2c32c60451251701065c521ca/ [opens new window] (accessed 24 Oct 2007).

ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE UNDATED "Other Electoral Management Bodies", [www] http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/eco/menuitem.c0abeb461219a34a9459d9a365d521ca/ [opens new window] (accessed 24 Oct 2007).