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About SHPEC

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Our Mission

To administer free, fair, transparent and inclusive elections in Southern Highlands Province in accordance with PNG electoral law and the PNGEC mandate.

Our Vision

A credible, trusted and professional provincial electoral authority serving all communities of the Southern Highlands.

SHP Election Timeline

1977
1982
1987
1992
1997
2002
2007
2012
2017
2022
2027

Legislation & Legal Framework

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Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections
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Electoral Commission Act
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Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea — Electoral Provisions

Organizational Structure

PNGEC
Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Provincial Returning Officer
SHPEC Head Office — Mendi
Deputy Provincial Returning Officer
Deputy — SHPEC
Mendi-Munihu DRO
Imbonggu DRO
Ialibu-Pangia DRO
Nipa-Kutubu DRO
Kagua-Erave DRO