Elections in Barbados - Authority

Authority

Elections in Barbados are the responsibility of the Electoral and Boundaries Commission (E&BC) The E&BC is an independent body under the Prime Minister's Office (in his or her capacity as Minister of Finance.), which is responsible for the E&BC's actual financial administration. The E&BC is headed by the Chief Electoral Officer, and has five members/commissioners, who are chosen based solely on expertise. These members are chosen by both the prime minister and opposition, and can serve for a term of 5 years.

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