IHEC - About IHEC

The Independent High Electoral Commission was established in 2004 as the Independent Election Commission of Iraq (IECI) by Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) Order 92 as the exclusive electoral authority in Iraq.

In 2007 the IECI was renamed the IHEC in accordance with Law 11 (2007) of the Council of Representatives (COR). The IHEC is a professional, independent and neutral commission that is subject to the oversight of the Council of Representatives.

The IHEC has the exclusive authority to announce, implement and deliver regulations, rules and procedures related to referenda and elections. The IHEC is responsible for ensuring that Iraqi citizens can participate in decision-making processes through their elected representatives and the peaceful delegation of authority.

In 2005, in accordance with Article 57B of the Transitional Administrative Law there were three elections at the same time in Iraq – for the National Assembly, Governorate Councils and the Kurdistan National Assembly. In addition the electoral commission was also responsible for coordinating the Referendum on the National Constitution and the Council of Representatives elections.

Please refer to:

IHEC fact sheet

UNAMI Election Support website