The functions of the Electoral Commission are-

(a) to compile the register of voters and revise it at such periods as may be determined by Law;

(b) to demarcate the electoral boundaries for both national and local government elections;

(c) to conduct and supervise all public elections and referenda;

(d) to undertake the preparation of voter identity cards; [As substituted by the Electoral Commission (Amendment) Act, 2003 (Act 655), s.1(a)].

(e) to educate the people on the electoral process and its purpose;

(f) to undertake programmes for the expansion of voters registration;

(g) to store properly election material; and

(h) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by law.