NEC GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Accountability: The Commission will take full responsibility for its activities and will always be answerable to the people of Sierra Leone and to its partners.

Credibility: The Commission will endeavor to win the confidence and trust of all Sierra Leoneans and the international community through the quality of its services.

Independence: In all the electoral matters, the Commission will ensure that it operates freely in its own best judgment, without taking directives from or being controlled by any person or authority.

Integrity: The Commission will carry out its activities in an honest and truthful manner, and will take all reasonable measures to prevent wilful wrongdoing by its officials.

Impartiality: The Commission will always be non partisan and fair in all its activities.

Professionalism and Dedication: The Commission will endeavor to have a well trained, professionally competent staff, dedicated to the delivery of trustworthy elections.

Transparency: The Commission will be open at all times in dealing with all stakeholders in the electoral process.