New Zealand Legislation: Acts

5 Functions

• The functions of the Electoral Commission are to—

  • (a) carry the provisions of this Act (except those of Part 5) into effect:

  • (b) carry out duties in relation to parliamentary election programmes that are prescribed by Part 6 of the Broadcasting Act 1989:

  • (c) promote public awareness of electoral matters by means of the conduct of education and information programmes or by other means:

  • (d) consider and report to the Minister or to the House of Representatives on electoral matters referred to the Electoral Commission by the Minister or the House of Representatives:

  • (e) make available information to assist parties, candidates, and others to meet their statutory obligations in respect of electoral matters administered by the Electoral Commission:

  • (f) carry out any other functions or duties conferred on the Electoral Commission by or under any other enactment.

  Section 5: substituted, on 1 October 2010, by section 7 of the Electoral (Administration) Amendment Act 2010 (2010 No 26).