Elections ACT Factsheet – Functions of the Electoral Commission

The major function of the ACT Electoral Commission is to run elections and referendums for the ACT Legislative Assembly. It also redistributes electoral boundaries after each election.

Other functions include:

• advising the Minister on matters relating to elections
• answering questions from the Minister
• educating and providing information to the public about elections
• providing information and advice about elections to the Assembly, the Public Service, political parties and candidates
• researching elections
• publishing material on elections
• providing its services, for a fee, to other organisations
• conducting elections for other organisations
• performing other functions conferred by law

Goals

• Goal 1: To conduct high quality elections and referendums.
• Goal 2: To provide high quality information, education, advice and services related to the electoral process.
• Goal 3: To improve the quality of electoral services by ensuring best possible management practice.