About us

The Electoral Council advises the government and Parliament on the Election Law and the organisation of elections.
The Electoral Council informs civil servants, political parties and citizens about the right to vote and elections.
Questions which citizens, civil servants, political parties and administrators may have about the right to vote and elections can be referred to the Electoral Council.
The Electoral Council consists of seven members. These members are appointed by Royal Decree for a period of four years, and can be reappointed twice. They are appointed on the basis of their expertise in giving advice on the Election Law and elections. The chairman is Prof. dr. H.R.B.M. Kummeling.
A secretariat assists the members of the Electoral Council in their activities.