18th May, 2016 His Majesty the King has appointed the Right Honourable Lord Dalgety QC under Section 4 of the Electoral Commission Act, 2010 as the new Chairman of the Electoral Commission for the next five years. Lord Dalgety replaces Mr. Barrie Sweetman who was the first Chairman of the Commission from 2010 until the completion of his term in July last year.
Ms. Linda Simiki Folaumoetu’i was also appointed as a member of the Commission for five years and both appointments were effective as from 29th April, 2016. The Commission consists of three members as follows:
- Right Honourable Lord Dalgety QC : Chairman
- Linda Simiki Folaumoetu’i : Commissioner
- Pita Vuki : Commissioner & Supervisor of Elections
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For further enquiries please contact the Electoral Commission, Ph: +676 28820, 26884