Central Election Commission (Taiwan)
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中央選舉委員會 Zhōngyāng Xuǎnjǔ Wěiyuánhuì | |
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| Formed | 16 July 1980 |
| Jurisdiction |
 Republic of China |
| Headquarters | Zhongzheng, Taipei |
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| Parent agency | Executive Yuan |
| Website | www.cec.gov.tw |
The Central Election Commission (CEC; Chinese: 中央選舉委員會; pinyin: Zhōngyāng Xuǎnjǔ Wěiyuánhuì) is the permanent statutory agency responsible for managing local and national elections in Taiwan. It is an important agency which carries out elections and enhances the democracy in the country. It is also charged with improving the election legal system, improve the quality of service, reinforce impartiality and independence. It has offices in all counties, cities, provinces and municipalities. It is headed by the Chairman of commissioners or Chief of Commissioners.
Functions
The functions of the CEC includes: [1]
- Election Announcement
- Candidate Nomination and Registration
- Lot-Drawing for determining the order of candidates
- Campaign Activities
- Public Forums
- Display and Public Releasing Voters’ Lists
- Printing Election Bulletins
- Election Day
- Electee List Announcement
- Awarding Electee Certificates
Chairpersons
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Liu I-chou, the incumbent Chairperson of CEC.
- Chang Cheng-hsiung (16 June 2004 – 3 November 2009)
- Rai Hau-min (4 November 2009 – 12 October 2010)
- Chang Po-ya (15 November 2010 – 31 July 2014)
- Liu I-chou (1 August 2014 – 28 January 2015) (acting)
- Liu I-chou (29 January 2015 –)
See also
References
- ↑ Archived May 17, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
External links
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- Central Elections Commission (Taiwanese Mandarin)
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