National Electoral Council (Ecuador) Explained

National Electoral Council
Native Name:Consejo Nacional Electoral
Native Name Lang:es
Abbreviation:CNE
Predecessor:Tribunal Supremo Electoral
Founder:2008 Constitution of Ecuador
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Type:Government agency
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Headquarters:Av. 6 de Diciembre
Location City:Quito
Location Country:Ecuador
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Leader Title:President
Leader Name:Diana Atamaint
Leader Title2:Vice-President
Leader Name2:Enrique Pita García
Leader Title3:Three additional council members
Leader Name3:José Cabrera Zurita, Esthela Acero Lanchimba, Elena Nájera
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Website:http://cne.gob.ec/
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The National Electoral Council (Spanish; Castilian: Consejo Nacional Electoral, CNE) is the government agency responsible for organising elections in Ecuador.[1] It was established by Articles 218 and 219 of the 2008 constitution to replace the Supreme Electoral Court (Tribunal Supremo Electoral, TSE).[2]

It is composed of five council members who serve six-year terms.[1] As of 2023, its president is Diana Atamaint.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Consejo Nacional Electoral . Proyecto Latinno . 18 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Historia de la Función Electoral . Consejo Nacional Electoral . 18 May 2023.
  3. Web site: Diana Atamaint – Presidenta . Consejo Nacional Electoral . 18 May 2023.