Provisional Electoral Council

It was dissolved in September 2021 by acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry. In September 2024, the Transitional Presidential Council reestablished the CEP in preparation for the next Haitian general election in 2026.

Mandate

As the sole legal electoral body in Haiti, CEP's responsibilities include the following:

• Ensuring confidence building among key actors involved in the electoral process;
• Establish the balance between the various political players in the race, hence the role of arbiter.
• Organize and supervise elections.
• Enforce the election legislation throughout the national territory.
• Ensure elections are held freely, credibly and transparently.
• Intervening in the mobilization and coordination of activities related to electoral information.
• Provide input in developing the legal framework for the electoral process.