COMMONWEALTH ELECTION COMMISSION.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act No. 78-2011, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico for the 21st century Electoral Act, regulated the contributions that political party candidates can receive.

MISSION

To guarantee voter's right to cast their vote in a democratic electoral process as stated and provided by the Constitution of Puerto Rico.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Administration
  • Conservation and Mantenance
  • Electoral Audit Office
  • Electoral Education and Training
  • Electoral Operations
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems and Data Proccessing Office
  • Internal Audit Office
  • Legal Affair
  • Local Election Commissions
  • Office of the Presidente
  • Office of the Secretary
  • Permanent of the Registration Boards
  • Planning Office
  • Press and Public Relations
  • Security Office
  • Systems and Procedures
PROGRAMS

Electoral Commissioners

Program Description

The Commission groups the Electoral Commissions and their alternates at the Commonweath Election Commission's installations and the electoral offices with the central offices of the political parties. Each office processes candidacy documents at the different electoral events. In addition, it offers citizens information about their voter status and represents citizens in the following situations: activation of an electoral seat, relocation in electoral precincts and transfer of residence.

Customers

All citizens that meet the voting requirements.



General Management and Administration

Program Description

Plans, directs, supervises, provides auxiliary services and supports the operational processes of the Commonwealth Election Commission (CEE, Spanish acronym).


Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Customers served 761 860 1,134

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.


Customers

All citizens 18 years of age or older and the employees, offices and divisions that comprise the Commonwealth Elections Commission.

Permanent Registration Boards

Program Description

Provides voters registration services, issues electoral cards, changes of address and other voter's related services. Groups the 103 Registration Commission Boards, at least 1 permanent per municipality. Trains with the assistance of the Court's Administration, Inscription Officials and Local Commissioners, including the Local Commission Boards Presidents, so that they can provide uninterrupted inscription services.


Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Customers (voters) 2,180,544 2,244,343 2,350,000

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.


Customers

All citizens that meet voter's requirements.

Electoral auditor office

Program Description

To Audits and oversees the reports, revenues and expenses of political parties, candidates, independent groups and political action committees as established by the provisions of the Puerto Rico Electoral Law. In addition, it audits and oversees the Electoral Campaign Financing Volunteer Fund's revenue and expenses.

This program was transferred to the Electoral Comptroller's Office per Act 222-2011.


Planning and Development of Electoral Events

Program Description

Document search and archiving, work plan creation and promotion of electoral events. In addition, it administers the Electronic Information and Processing System and provides education and training to the Permanent Registration Board personnel. Furthermore, it maintains statistics of all electoral events through the Electoral Research Center and Electoral Operations Area.

Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Customers served 2,180,544 2,244,343 2,350,000

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

All citizens that meet voter's requirements.



FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPROPOSED BUDGET

The proposed consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 is $73,522,000. This amount includes $40,722,000 from the Joint Resolution - General Fund and $32,800,000 from Special Appropriations - General Fund.

Operational Expenses reflect an increase of $20,505,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to the implementation of Act 78-2011, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico for the 21st century Electoral Act and Election 2012.

Funds from the Joint Resolution General Fund will be used to meet dispositions of Act 78-2011. Funds from the Special Appropriation Fund will be used to cover all events related to Election 2012. The proposed budget will allow the Commission to meet the commitments under the new law.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Proposed
Electoral auditor office 825 833 866 0
Electoral Commissioners 267 269 275 275
General Management and Administration 1,798 2,173 2,119 4,019
Permanent Registration Boards 10,793 11,348 11,305 8,436
Planning and Development of Electoral Events 21,151 21,460 38,452 60,792
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 34,834 36,083 53,017 73,522
Total, Program 34,834 36,083 53,017 73,522
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 34,834 34,858 34,858 37,858
Special Appropriations - General Fund 0 1,225 18,159 35,664
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 34,834 36,083 53,017 73,522
Total, Funding Sources 34,834 36,083 53,017 73,522
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 24,353 25,541 25,961 30,045
Rent and Utilities 6,477 4,780 4,669 6,496
Purchased Services 2,445 2,752 2,668 2,671
Transportation Expenses 172 262 166 166
Professional Services 710 942 787 787
Other Expenses 248 109 292 292
Non Distributed Allocations 0 1,225 18,159 32,800
Previous Years Debt Payments 108 85 98 98
Equipment Purchases 55 97 79 29
Office Supplies and other Materials 266 290 138 138
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 34,834 36,083 53,017 73,522
Total, Expense Category 34,834 36,083 53,017 73,522