The Commission

Composition
The Malawi Electoral Commission comprises of a Chairperson, a judge nominated by the Judicial Service Commission and at least six Commissioners appointed by the President in consultation with political parties represented in Parliament. The President appoints suitably qualified persons to be members of the commission and the Public Appointments Committee of Parliament determines their conditions of Service.

Terms of Office
The Chairperson is appointed on the nomination and recommendation of the Judicial Commission, while the other members are nominated by an Act of Parliament for a four year period, unless re- appointed for a new term.

Functions of the Commission
The Commission has powers to appoint such other professional, technical officers and support staff as it deems necessary on such terms and conditions. There may also be seconded to the Commission such number of public officers that the Commission may arrange with the appropriate authority.

The Commission is serviced by the Secretariat headed by the Chief Elections Officer appointed by the Electoral Commission . The CEO is the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission and is answerable only to the Commission.

Vision Statement
To be a highly professional Electoral Management Body that delivers credible elections in Malawi

Mission Statement
To deliver credible elections that are free, fair, transparent, inclusive, efficient and cost-effective to entrench democratic values in Malawi

Values
Integrity
To carry out their activities in an honest and truthful manner; to take all reasonable measures to prevent wilful wrong doing by their staff/officials; and to ensure compliance and respect for electoral laws and other laws of the country

Independence
To operate freely in their own best judgement without taking directives from or being controlled by any person or authority

Professionalism
To have properly trained,motivated and disciplined staff that is committed to the delivery of credible elections

Transparency and Accountability
To ensure that all electoral processes are open to all electoral stakeholders.

Excellence
To always strive to be above standard in the delivery of their services

Inclusivity
To promote participation, influence and representation in electoral processes

Responsiveness
To timely attend to the views and concerns of stakeholders

Impartiality
To give equal treatment to all electoral stakeholders