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Electoral Commission
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Formed	January 2014
Jurisdiction	Fiji
Headquarters	Suva
Agency executive	Mukesh Nand, Chairperson;
Website	electoralcommission.org.fj

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The Electoral Commission is an independent statutory body responsible for conducting elections in Fiji. It is also responsible for registering Fijian voters, political parties and candidates for elections.

History

The Electoral Commission was established in 1970 when Fiji gained its independence from the United Kingdom. The Commission was led by a chairman appointed by the Governor-General of Fiji at the advice of the Prime Minister. Additionally, a minimum of two and a maximum of four members of the Commission were also appointed by the Governor-General. The Commission was mainly responsible for conducting elections for members of the House of Representatives.^[1]

Following the 1987 Fijian coups d'état, the 1970 Constitution was abrogated^[2] and the Commission was re-established by the 1990 Constitution of Fiji.^[3] However, a constitutional review in 1995 saw the establishment of the 1997 Constitution of Fiji passed by both chambers of Parliament. The Commission remained and continued in existence.^[4] The 2006 Fijian coup d'etat resulted in the abrogation of the 1997 constitution and the interim military government issued the State Services Decree 2009 with section 4(1) of the decree establishing the Commission.^[5]

Since taking power, the interim military government on 24 May 2007 appointed new members of the Electoral Commission. The appointment was made through a proclamation issued by President Josefa Iloilo. Mohammed Sahu Khan was appointed as chairman along with three other members.^[6] The Commission rejected claims made by opposition parties of being "pro-interim regime."^[7]

In 2008, the interim government affirmed its commitment to hold general elections in 2009.^[8] Later in May, the Commission reaffirmed that commitment ^[9] However in July 2008, the Commission confirmed that elections will not go as planned unless changes have been made to the electoral system.^[10] Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama stated that it does not matter if the changes takes five to ten years.^[11]

On 6 September 2013, the country's fourth constitution came into effect.^[12] The Electoral Commission was reformed and consisted of seven members led by Chen Bunn Young.^[13] The Commission conducted the 2014 Fijian general election under the new constitution; Frank Bainimarama won the election. The opposition parties refused to accept the results and called on the Commission to suspend all counting alleging voter fraud.^[14] The Commission ultimately dismissed all claims.^[15]

Functions

The functions of the electoral commission according to the Electoral Act 2014:^[16]

Registering voters, political parties and candidates for election
Issuing and receiving the writ of election
Declare the election results and allocate seats in Parliament
Enforces the Electoral Act governing political parties.

Members

According to the 2013 Constitution of Fiji, the Electoral Commission is composed of a chairperson who also qualifies to be a Judge and six other members. They are all appointed by the President of Fiji at the advice of the Constitutional Offices Commission. The Supervisor of Elections serves as the secretary to the Commission.^[17]

The current members of the Electoral Commission are:^[18]

Mukesh Nand (Chairperson)
Jawahar Lal
Margot Jenkins
Kavita Raniga
Selina Wah
Ateca Ledua

References

^ "1970 Constitution of Fiji" (PDF). Government of Fiji. pp. 47–48. Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 March 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2023 – via Constitution Net.
^ "FIJI COUP LEADER DECLARES REPUBLIC". The New York Times. 7 October 1987. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 15 May 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
^ "Constitution of the Sovereign Democratic Republic of Fiji (Promulgation) Decree 1990" (PDF). Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
^ "Constitution (Amendment) Act 1997" (PDF). PACLII. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
^ "State Services Decree 2009" (PDF). Fijian Government. pp. 24–25. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023 – via PACLII.
^ "Fiji beats deadline to appoint electoral commission". RNZ. 25 May 2007. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
^ "Rabuka rebuffed over Fiji electoral commission comment". RNZ. 28 May 2007. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
^ "Fiji interim regime reffirms 2009 election plan". RNZ. 6 February 2008. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
^ "Fiji's Electoral Commission says elections will take place". RNZ. 28 May 2008. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
^ "Fiji Electoral Commission confirms poll delays". RNZ. 25 July 2008. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
^ "Fiji's interim PM speaks of elections in possibly 5 or 10 years". RNZ. 27 January 2009. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
^ "President signs long-awaited Fiji constitution into law". ABC News. 6 September 2013. Archived from the original on 16 November 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
^ "Fiji announces seven-member Electoral Commission". RNZ. 9 January 2014. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
^ "Fiji political parties refuse to accept poll results". RNZ. 18 September 2014. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
^ "Fiji election fraud dismissed but protest continues". RNZ. 21 September 2014. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
^ "Electoral Act 2014" (PDF). Fijian Government. p. 232. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 December 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023 – via Fijian Elections Office.
^ "2013 Constitution of Fiji" (PDF). Fijian Government. p. 30. Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 October 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023 – via Constitute Project.
^ "The Electoral Commission – The Electoral Commission Fiji". Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

External links

Official website

[1] "1970 Constitution of Fiji" (PDF). Government of Fiji. pp. 47–48. Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 March 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2023 – via Constitution Net.

[2] "FIJI COUP LEADER DECLARES REPUBLIC". The New York Times. 7 October 1987. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 15 May 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

[3] "Constitution of the Sovereign Democratic Republic of Fiji (Promulgation) Decree 1990" (PDF). Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

[4] "Constitution (Amendment) Act 1997" (PDF). PACLII. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

[5] "State Services Decree 2009" (PDF). Fijian Government. pp. 24–25. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023 – via PACLII.

[6] "Fiji beats deadline to appoint electoral commission". RNZ. 25 May 2007. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

[7] "Rabuka rebuffed over Fiji electoral commission comment". RNZ. 28 May 2007. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

[8] "Fiji interim regime reffirms 2009 election plan". RNZ. 6 February 2008. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

[9] "Fiji's Electoral Commission says elections will take place". RNZ. 28 May 2008. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

[10] "Fiji Electoral Commission confirms poll delays". RNZ. 25 July 2008. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

[11] "Fiji's interim PM speaks of elections in possibly 5 or 10 years". RNZ. 27 January 2009. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

[12] "President signs long-awaited Fiji constitution into law". ABC News. 6 September 2013. Archived from the original on 16 November 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

[13] "Fiji announces seven-member Electoral Commission". RNZ. 9 January 2014. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

[14] "Fiji political parties refuse to accept poll results". RNZ. 18 September 2014. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

[15] "Fiji election fraud dismissed but protest continues". RNZ. 21 September 2014. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

[16] "Electoral Act 2014" (PDF). Fijian Government. p. 232. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 December 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023 – via Fijian Elections Office.

[17] "2013 Constitution of Fiji" (PDF). Fijian Government. p. 30. Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 October 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023 – via Constitute Project.

[18] "The Electoral Commission – The Electoral Commission Fiji". Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

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 == History ==
-The Electoral Commission was established in 1970 when Fiji gained its independence from the [[United Kingdom]]. The Commission was led by a chairman appointed by the [[Governor-General of Fiji]] at the advice of the [[Prime Minister of Fiji|Prime Minister]]. Additionally, a minimum of two and a maximum of four members of the Commission were also appointed by the Governor-General. The Commission was mainly responsible for conducting elections for members of the [[House of Representatives of Fiji|House of Representatives]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1970 Constitution of Fiji |url=https://constitutionnet.org/sites/default/files/1970_constitution.pdf |access-date=28 January 2023 |publisher=Government of Fiji |pages=47–48 |via=Constitution Net}}</ref>
+The Electoral Commission was established in 1970 when Fiji gained its independence from the [[United Kingdom]]. The Commission was led by a chairman appointed by the [[Governor-General of Fiji]] at the advice of the [[Prime Minister of Fiji|Prime Minister]]. Additionally, a minimum of two and a maximum of four members of the Commission were also appointed by the Governor-General. The Commission was mainly responsible for conducting elections for members of the [[House of Representatives of Fiji|House of Representatives]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1970 Constitution of Fiji |url=https://constitutionnet.org/sites/default/files/1970_constitution.pdf |access-date=28 January 2023 |publisher=Government of Fiji |pages=47–48 |via=Constitution Net |archive-date=28 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210328111357/https://constitutionnet.org/sites/default/files/1970_constitution.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>
-Following the [[1987 Fijian coups d'état]], the 1970 Constitution was abrogated<ref>{{Cite news |last= |date=7 October 1987 |title=FIJI COUP LEADER DECLARES REPUBLIC |language=en-US |work=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1987/10/07/world/fiji-coup-leader-declares-republic.html |access-date=28 January 2023 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> and the Commission was re-established by the 1990 Constitution of Fiji.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Constitution of the Sovereign Democratic Republic of Fiji (Promulgation) Decree 1990 |url=http://www.paclii.org/fj/promu/promu_dec/cotsdrofd1990712.pdf |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute}}</ref> However, a [[constitutional review]] in 1995 saw the establishment of the [[1997 Constitution of Fiji]] passed by both chambers of Parliament. The Commission remained and continued in existence.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Constitution (Amendment) Act 1997 |url=http://www.paclii.org/fj/promu/promu_dec/ssd2009186.pdf |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=PACLII}}</ref> The [[2006 Fijian coup d'état|2006 Fijian coup d'etat]] resulted in the abrogation of the 1997 constitution and the interim military government issued the State Services Decree 2009 with section 4(1) of the decree establishing the Commission.<ref>{{Cite web |title=State Services Decree 2009 |url=http://www.paclii.org/fj/promu/promu_dec/ssd2009186.pdf |access-date=28 January 2023 |publisher=Fijian Government |pages=24–25 |via=PACLII}}</ref>
+Following the [[1987 Fijian coups d'état]], the 1970 Constitution was abrogated<ref>{{Cite news |last= |date=7 October 1987 |title=FIJI COUP LEADER DECLARES REPUBLIC |language=en-US |work=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1987/10/07/world/fiji-coup-leader-declares-republic.html |access-date=28 January 2023 |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=15 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190515005234/https://www.nytimes.com/1987/10/07/world/fiji-coup-leader-declares-republic.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and the Commission was re-established by the 1990 Constitution of Fiji.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Constitution of the Sovereign Democratic Republic of Fiji (Promulgation) Decree 1990 |url=http://www.paclii.org/fj/promu/promu_dec/cotsdrofd1990712.pdf |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute |archive-date=24 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224015730/http://www.paclii.org/fj/promu/promu_dec/cotsdrofd1990712.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> However, a [[constitutional review]] in 1995 saw the establishment of the [[1997 Constitution of Fiji]] passed by both chambers of Parliament. The Commission remained and continued in existence.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Constitution (Amendment) Act 1997 |url=http://www.paclii.org/fj/promu/promu_dec/ssd2009186.pdf |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=PACLII |archive-date=26 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226064845/http://www.paclii.org/fj/promu/promu_dec/ssd2009186.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[2006 Fijian coup d'état|2006 Fijian coup d'etat]] resulted in the abrogation of the 1997 constitution and the interim military government issued the State Services Decree 2009 with section 4(1) of the decree establishing the Commission.<ref>{{Cite web |title=State Services Decree 2009 |url=http://www.paclii.org/fj/promu/promu_dec/ssd2009186.pdf |access-date=28 January 2023 |publisher=Fijian Government |pages=24–25 |via=PACLII |archive-date=26 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226064845/http://www.paclii.org/fj/promu/promu_dec/ssd2009186.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>
-Since taking power, the interim military government on 24 May 2007 appointed new members of the Electoral Commission. The appointment was made through a [[proclamation]] issued by President [[Josefa Iloilo]]. Mohammed Sahu Khan was appointed as chairman along with three other members.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 May 2007 |title=Fiji beats deadline to appoint electoral commission |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/170154/fiji-beats-deadline-to-appoint-electoral-commission |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz}}</ref> The Commission rejected claims made by opposition parties of being "pro-interim regime."<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 May 2007 |title=Rabuka rebuffed over Fiji electoral commission comment |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/170206/rabuka-rebuffed-over-fiji-electoral-commission-comment |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz}}</ref>
+Since taking power, the interim military government on 24 May 2007 appointed new members of the Electoral Commission. The appointment was made through a [[proclamation]] issued by President [[Josefa Iloilo]]. Mohammed Sahu Khan was appointed as chairman along with three other members.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 May 2007 |title=Fiji beats deadline to appoint electoral commission |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/170154/fiji-beats-deadline-to-appoint-electoral-commission |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz |archive-date=26 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226064844/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/170154/fiji-beats-deadline-to-appoint-electoral-commission |url-status=live }}</ref> The Commission rejected claims made by opposition parties of being "pro-interim regime."<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 May 2007 |title=Rabuka rebuffed over Fiji electoral commission comment |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/170206/rabuka-rebuffed-over-fiji-electoral-commission-comment |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz |archive-date=26 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226064844/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/170206/rabuka-rebuffed-over-fiji-electoral-commission-comment |url-status=live }}</ref>
-In 2008, the interim government affirmed its commitment to hold general elections in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 February 2008 |title=Fiji interim regime reffirms 2009 election plan |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/175308/fiji-interim-regime-reffirms-2009-election-plan |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz}}</ref> Later in May, the Commission reaffirmed that commitment <ref>{{Cite web |date=28 May 2008 |title=Fiji's Electoral Commission says elections will take place |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/177392/fiji%27s-electoral-commission-says-elections-will-take-place |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz}}</ref> However in July 2008, the Commission confirmed that elections will not go as planned unless changes have been made to the [[Electoral system of Fiji|electoral system]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 July 2008 |title=Fiji Electoral Commission confirms poll delays |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/178435/fiji-electoral-commission-confirms-poll-delays |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz}}</ref> Interim Prime Minister [[Frank Bainimarama]] stated that it does not matter if the changes takes five to ten years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 January 2009 |title=Fiji's interim PM speaks of elections in possibly 5 or 10 years |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/181637/fiji%27s-interim-pm-speaks-of-elections-in-possibly-5-or-10-years |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz}}</ref>
+In 2008, the interim government affirmed its commitment to hold general elections in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 February 2008 |title=Fiji interim regime reffirms 2009 election plan |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/175308/fiji-interim-regime-reffirms-2009-election-plan |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz |archive-date=26 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226064845/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/175308/fiji-interim-regime-reffirms-2009-election-plan |url-status=live }}</ref> Later in May, the Commission reaffirmed that commitment <ref>{{Cite web |date=28 May 2008 |title=Fiji's Electoral Commission says elections will take place |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/177392/fiji%27s-electoral-commission-says-elections-will-take-place |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz |archive-date=26 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226064844/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/177392/fiji%27s-electoral-commission-says-elections-will-take-place |url-status=live }}</ref> However in July 2008, the Commission confirmed that elections will not go as planned unless changes have been made to the [[Electoral system of Fiji|electoral system]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 July 2008 |title=Fiji Electoral Commission confirms poll delays |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/178435/fiji-electoral-commission-confirms-poll-delays |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz}}</ref> Interim Prime Minister [[Frank Bainimarama]] stated that it does not matter if the changes takes five to ten years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 January 2009 |title=Fiji's interim PM speaks of elections in possibly 5 or 10 years |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/181637/fiji%27s-interim-pm-speaks-of-elections-in-possibly-5-or-10-years |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz |archive-date=26 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226064845/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/181637/fiji%27s-interim-pm-speaks-of-elections-in-possibly-5-or-10-years |url-status=live }}</ref>
-On 6 September 2013, the country's [[2013 Constitution of Fiji|fourth constitution]] came into effect.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 September 2013 |title=President signs long-awaited Fiji constitution into law |language=en-AU |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-06/fiji-constitution-assent/4941404 |access-date=28 January 2023}}</ref> The Electoral Commission was reformed and consisted of seven members led by Chen Bunn Young.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 January 2014 |title=Fiji announces seven-member Electoral Commission |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/232923/fiji-announces-seven-member-electoral-commission |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz}}</ref> The Commission conducted the [[2014 Fijian general election]] under the new constitution; Frank Bainimarama won the election. The opposition parties refused to accept the results and called on the Commission to suspend all counting alleging voter fraud.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 September 2014 |title=Fiji political parties refuse to accept poll results |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/programmes/datelinepacific/audio/20150192/fiji-political-parties-refuse-to-accept-poll-results |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz}}</ref> The Commission ultimately dismissed all claims.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 September 2014 |title=Fiji election fraud dismissed but protest continues |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/255140/fiji-election-fraud-dismissed-but-protest-continues |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz}}</ref>
+On 6 September 2013, the country's [[2013 Constitution of Fiji|fourth constitution]] came into effect.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 September 2013 |title=President signs long-awaited Fiji constitution into law |language=en-AU |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-06/fiji-constitution-assent/4941404 |access-date=28 January 2023 |archive-date=16 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116205151/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-06/fiji-constitution-assent/4941404 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Electoral Commission was reformed and consisted of seven members led by Chen Bunn Young.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 January 2014 |title=Fiji announces seven-member Electoral Commission |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/232923/fiji-announces-seven-member-electoral-commission |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz |archive-date=26 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226064849/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/232923/fiji-announces-seven-member-electoral-commission |url-status=live }}</ref> The Commission conducted the [[2014 Fijian general election]] under the new constitution; Frank Bainimarama won the election. The opposition parties refused to accept the results and called on the Commission to suspend all counting alleging voter fraud.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 September 2014 |title=Fiji political parties refuse to accept poll results |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/programmes/datelinepacific/audio/20150192/fiji-political-parties-refuse-to-accept-poll-results |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz |archive-date=26 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226064845/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/programmes/datelinepacific/audio/20150192/fiji-political-parties-refuse-to-accept-poll-results |url-status=live }}</ref> The Commission ultimately dismissed all claims.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 September 2014 |title=Fiji election fraud dismissed but protest continues |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/255140/fiji-election-fraud-dismissed-but-protest-continues |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz |archive-date=26 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226064847/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/255140/fiji-election-fraud-dismissed-but-protest-continues |url-status=live }}</ref>
 == Functions ==
-The functions of the electoral commission according to the Electoral Act 2014:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Electoral Act 2014 |url=https://www.feo.org.fj/storage/2021/09/Electoral-Act-2014.pdf |access-date=28 January 2023 |publisher=Fijian Government |page=232 |via=Fijian Elections Office}}</ref>
+The functions of the electoral commission according to the Electoral Act 2014:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Electoral Act 2014 |url=https://www.feo.org.fj/storage/2021/09/Electoral-Act-2014.pdf |access-date=28 January 2023 |publisher=Fijian Government |page=232 |via=Fijian Elections Office |archive-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221221002016/https://www.feo.org.fj/storage/2021/09/Electoral-Act-2014.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>
 * Registering voters, political parties and candidates for election
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 == Members ==
-According to the 2013 Constitution of Fiji, the Electoral Commission is composed of a chairperson who also qualifies to be a [[Judge]] and six other members. They are all appointed by the [[President of Fiji]] at the advice of the [[Constitutional Offices Commission (Fiji)|Constitutional Offices Commission]]. The [[Supervisor of Elections (Fiji)|Supervisor of Elections]] serves as the secretary to the Commission.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 Constitution of Fiji |url=https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Fiji_2013.pdf?lang=en |access-date=28 January 2023 |publisher=Fijian Government |page=30 |via=Constitute Project}}</ref>
+According to the 2013 Constitution of Fiji, the Electoral Commission is composed of a chairperson who also qualifies to be a [[Judge]] and six other members. They are all appointed by the [[President of Fiji]] at the advice of the [[Constitutional Offices Commission (Fiji)|Constitutional Offices Commission]]. The [[Supervisor of Elections (Fiji)|Supervisor of Elections]] serves as the secretary to the Commission.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 Constitution of Fiji |url=https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Fiji_2013.pdf?lang=en |access-date=28 January 2023 |publisher=Fijian Government |page=30 |via=Constitute Project |archive-date=6 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006151646/https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Fiji_2013.pdf?lang=en |url-status=live }}</ref>
-The current members of the Electoral Commission are:<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Electoral Commission – The Electoral Commission Fiji |url=https://www.electoralcommission.org.fj/the-electoral-commission/ |access-date=28 January 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref>
+The current members of the Electoral Commission are:<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Electoral Commission – The Electoral Commission Fiji |url=https://www.electoralcommission.org.fj/the-electoral-commission/ |access-date=28 January 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=7 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207110534/https://www.electoralcommission.org.fj/the-electoral-commission/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 * Mukesh Nand (''Chairperson'')

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Americas	Antigua and Barbuda Argentina CNE DINE Barbados Belize Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Guatemala Guyana Haiti Jamaica Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Trinidad and Tobago United States Uruguay Venezuela
Asia	Afghanistan Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Bhutan Cambodia East Timor Hong Kong India Indonesia Iran EO GC Iraq Israel Jordan Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Palestinian territories Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Taiwan Thailand Turkey
Europe	Abkhazia Albania Armenia Belarus Belgium Bosnia & Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Estonia Finland France Georgia Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Kosovo Latvia Lithuania Malta Moldova North Macedonia Norway Poland Portugal Russia Spain Sweden Turkey Ukraine United Kingdom
Oceania	Australia Fiji Nauru New Zealand Palau Papua New Guinea