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Electoral Management Body (EMB)

Electoral Management Body (EMB): The organization tasked under electoral law with the responsibility for the conduct of elections.

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The organization tasked under electoral law with the responsibility for the conduct of elections. The EMB in most countries consists either of an independent commission appointed for the purpose or of part of a specified government department.

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ACE Electoral Systems Glossary
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