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National Elections Commission (Liberia)

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NEC
Agency overview
Formed1986
JurisdictionLiberia
HeadquartersMonrovia, Liberia
Agency executive
  • Jerome George Korkoya, Chairman
Websitewww.necliberia.org

The National Elections Commission (NEC) of the Republic of Liberia is an autonomous agency in Liberia that supervises the national elections of Liberia.

Staff

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The following people are members of the Commission of 2023

  • Chairman: Davidetta Browne Lansanah
  • Co-Chairman: P. Teplah Reeves
  • Commissioners:
    • Boakai Dukuly
    • Josephine Kou Gaye
    • Barsee Leo Kpangbai
    • Ernestine Morgan-Awar (ESQ.)
    • Floyd Oxley Sayor
  • Executive-Director
  • Deputy Executive-Directors

International aid

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In 2009, a $17.5 million contract was offered to the NEC by USAID through the International Foundation for Electoral Systems.[1] The money was provided to support the Commission in holding the 2011 and 2014 general elections.[1][2] The aid was greeted by then election commissioner, James Fromayan.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Jean-Matthew Nation, Tamba (29 October 2009). "Liberia to het $17.5m for polls". Daily Nation (Kenya).
  2. ^ a b B. Yates, Charles. "Ahead Of 2011 Elections: U.S. Government Gives US$17.5 m For NEC". Inquirer (Liberia). Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2009.
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