GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACT
The term EMB means electoral management board of body. It may apply to a national electoral
commission that co-manages elections together with local authorities, such as the Swedish
Election Authority, which coordinates ballot paper printing, the distribution of seats and the
announcement of results at the national level. In addition to these essential elements, an EMB
may undertake other tasks that assist in the conduct of elections and direct democracy
instruments, such as voter registration, boundary delimitation, voter education and information,
media monitoring and electoral dispute resolution. There are three Models of Electoral
Management each model of electoral management has some basic attributes, but also many
variations. The way in which EMBs work depends not merely on the model used, but also on
other electoral framework, social, cultural and political factors. There are many types of EMBs
within the three broad models. They may be permanent or temporary, and may be centralized or
decentralized to varying degrees. Each structure has its advantages and disadvantages that need
to be carefully assessed according to the particular country’s conditions. Regardless of which
model is used, every EMB should be certain that it can ensure the legitimacy and credibility of
the processes for which it is responsible. It is on this ground that the study conducted to
strategically assess the models of electoral management and the guiding principles in the
organization of any successful election.
KEYWORDS: Organization, Electoral Management Board (EMBs), Elections