Independent Electoral Council Suriname
Krakalaan # 12, Paramaribo - Suriname
Tel: +597- 431- 331 | +597- 431- 660 | +597 - 888 - 6988
electoralcouncil@okb.sr
© 2026 Het Onafhankelijk Kiesbureau Suriname. All rights reserved.
The Code of Conduct of the Independent Electoral Council (IEC) has been developed to establish the values and standards that are essential for ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our work. This code is based on both local ethical guidelines and internationally recognized best practices for electoral authorities, with the principles of transparency, independence, impartiality, and respect at its core.
The Code of Conduct of the Independent Electoral Council (IEC) has been developed to establish the values and standards that are essential for ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our work. This code is based on both local ethical guidelines and internationally recognized best practices for electoral authorities, with the principles of transparency, independence, impartiality, and respect at its core.
The Code of Conduct of the Independent Electoral Council (IEC) has been developed to establish the values and standards that are essential for ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our work. This code is based on both local ethical guidelines and internationally recognized best practices for electoral authorities, with the principles of transparency, independence, impartiality, and respect at its core.
The OKB safeguards the protection of the right to vote by ensuring a fair, accurate, and accessible electoral process. This contributes to the strengthening of the rule of law and democracy through fair, free, and secret elections, in line with international democratic standards.
The OKB safeguards the protection of the right to vote by ensuring a fair, accurate, and accessible electoral process. This contributes to the strengthening of the rule of law and democracy through fair, free, and secret elections, in line with international democratic standards.
The OKB safeguards the protection of the right to vote by ensuring a fair, accurate, and accessible electoral process. This contributes to the strengthening of the rule of law and democracy through fair, free, and secret elections, in line with international democratic standards.
We always act honestly, transparently, and take responsibility for our actions. We act in accordance with the highest ethical standards, both locally and internationally.
We always act honestly, transparently, and take responsibility for our actions. We act in accordance with the highest ethical standards, both locally and internationally.
We always act honestly, transparently, and take responsibility for our actions. We act in accordance with the highest ethical standards, both locally and internationally.
We treat everyone with respect, including colleagues, stakeholders, and society, and maintain our authority as an independent electoral authority, without any form of discrimination.
We serve as role models for others by upholding integrity, ethics, and decency, and comply with the obligations of international treaties and national legislation
We treat everyone with respect, including colleagues, stakeholders, and society, and maintain our authority as an independent electoral authority, without any form of discrimination.
We serve as role models for others by upholding integrity, ethics, and decency, and comply with the obligations of international treaties and national legislation
We treat everyone with respect, including colleagues, stakeholders, and society, and maintain our authority as an independent electoral authority, without any form of discrimination.
We serve as role models for others by upholding integrity, ethics, and decency, and comply with the obligations of international treaties and national legislation
We continuously strive for excellence in our supervisory role, with a focus on improving processes and outcomes, and comply with international standards for election management.
We continuously strive for excellence in our supervisory role, with a focus on improving processes and outcomes, and comply with international standards for election management.
We continuously strive for excellence in our supervisory role, with a focus on improving processes and outcomes, and comply with international standards for election management.
Independence, impartiality, and non-partisanship are essential to our functioning and to ensuring a fair process.
We ensure that elections are fair, free, secret, and secure, and that the integrity of the vote is unquestionable.
We declare the elections binding for society, with an emphasis on compliance with democratic principles as enshrined in international human rights standards.
Independence, impartiality, and non-partisanship are essential to our functioning and to ensuring a fair process.
We ensure that elections are fair, free, secret, and secure, and that the integrity of the vote is unquestionable.
We declare the elections binding for society, with an emphasis on compliance with democratic principles as enshrined in international human rights standards.
Independence, impartiality, and non-partisanship are essential to our functioning and to ensuring a fair process.
We ensure that elections are fair, free, secret, and secure, and that the integrity of the vote is unquestionable.
We declare the elections binding for society, with an emphasis on compliance with democratic principles as enshrined in international human rights standards.
By optimally fulfilling our supervisory role, we contribute to the promotion of a healthy democracy. This process is strengthened by transparency and accountability, as recommended in international guidelines such as the *Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation* of the United Nations and the *Oslo Manual* for electoral authorities.
By optimally fulfilling our supervisory role, we contribute to the promotion of a healthy democracy. This process is strengthened by transparency and accountability, as recommended in international guidelines such as the *Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation* of the United Nations and the *Oslo Manual* for electoral authorities.
By optimally fulfilling our supervisory role, we contribute to the promotion of a healthy democracy. This process is strengthened by transparency and accountability, as recommended in international guidelines such as the *Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation* of the United Nations and the *Oslo Manual* for electoral authorities.
We implement the following principles to effectively put our values into practice, in line with both national legislation and international best practices:
We treat all representatives of election stakeholders fairly and with respect, regardless of political preferences, opinions, or philosophies. This is in line with international human rights principles that honor the diversity of society.
We avoid actions that may create the appearance of bias, and ensure full transparency in our work. We follow the guidelines of *International IDEA* for maintaining impartiality.
We base our decisions and actions solely on applicable legislation, and act in a solution-oriented manner.
We carry out our duties in accordance with the law and do not allow inappropriate interference by third parties. We uphold the independence of our office.
We communicate openly within our closed circle, but strictly protect confidential information from external influences. This duty of confidentiality is consistent with international standards for the protection of confidential data in electoral processes
In the interest of unity and the preservation of the integrity of the IEC, it is exclusively reserved for the chairperson to communicate on behalf of the IEC with external parties on matters relating to the execution of our work. This prevents confusion and ensures a clear and transparent position.
We implement the following principles to effectively put our values into practice, in line with both national legislation and international best practices:
We treat all representatives of election stakeholders fairly and with respect, regardless of political preferences, opinions, or philosophies. This is in line with international human rights principles that honor the diversity of society.
We avoid actions that may create the appearance of bias, and ensure full transparency in our work. We follow the guidelines of *International IDEA* for maintaining impartiality.
We base our decisions and actions solely on applicable legislation, and act in a solution-oriented manner.
We carry out our duties in accordance with the law and do not allow inappropriate interference by third parties. We uphold the independence of our office.
We communicate openly within our closed circle, but strictly protect confidential information from external influences. This duty of confidentiality is consistent with international standards for the protection of confidential data in electoral processes
In the interest of unity and the preservation of the integrity of the IEC, it is exclusively reserved for the chairperson to communicate on behalf of the IEC with external parties on matters relating to the execution of our work. This prevents confusion and ensures a clear and transparent position.
We implement the following principles to effectively put our values into practice, in line with both national legislation and international best practices:
We treat all representatives of election stakeholders fairly and with respect, regardless of political preferences, opinions, or philosophies. This is in line with international human rights principles that honor the diversity of society.
We avoid actions that may create the appearance of bias, and ensure full transparency in our work. We follow the guidelines of *International IDEA* for maintaining impartiality.
We base our decisions and actions solely on applicable legislation, and act in a solution-oriented manner.
We carry out our duties in accordance with the law and do not allow inappropriate interference by third parties. We uphold the independence of our office.
We communicate openly within our closed circle, but strictly protect confidential information from external influences. This duty of confidentiality is consistent with international standards for the protection of confidential data in electoral processes
In the interest of unity and the preservation of the integrity of the IEC, it is exclusively reserved for the chairperson to communicate on behalf of the IEC with external parties on matters relating to the execution of our work. This prevents confusion and ensures a clear and transparent position.
Independent Electoral Council Suriname
Krakalaan # 12, Paramaribo - Suriname
Tel: +597- 431- 331 | +597- 431- 660 | +597 - 888 - 6988
electoralcouncil@okb.sr
© 2026 Het Onafhankelijk Kiesbureau Suriname. All rights reserved.
Independent Electoral Council Suriname
Krakalaan # 12, Paramaribo - Suriname
Tel: +597- 431- 331 | +597- 431- 660 | +597 - 888 - 6988
electoralcouncil@okb.sr
© 2026 Het Onafhankelijk Kiesbureau Suriname. All rights reserved.
Independent Electoral Council Suriname
Krakalaan # 12, Paramaribo - Suriname
Tel: +597- 431- 331 | +597- 431- 660 | +597 - 888 - 6988
electoralcouncil@okb.sr
© 2026 Het Onafhankelijk Kiesbureau Suriname. All rights reserved.