Electoral Commission Act 24 of 1996 provides for the composition of Electoral Commission and its operations. The Commission consists of a Chairperson and not more than Four other members appointed by the President, subject to ratification by the National Assembly (Section 4 (1) (b)), for a term not exceeding seven years. In addition, it sets out the circumstances under which the President may remove a member of the Commission. The chairperson and members of the commission serve on full time basis.

The Chairperson of the Commission shall be a person who has held, or is qualified to hold high judicial office, or any other suitably qualified person. 
Whereas the Chairman and members of the Commission constitute the policy making body, the Electoral Commission Act 24 provides for the Commission to appoint a Director who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission and is responsible for:

• Management and Administration of the Commission and;

• the decisions of the Commission.

The Director is assisted by such staff as the Commission appoints by statutory instrument on such terms and conditions as the Commission determines.

The Electoral Commission Act No 24 of 1996 further details the remuneration and allowances of the Commissioners and proceedings of the Commission. It includes provisions relating to administration and finances