Independent model In the independent model, the election commission is independent of the executive and manages its own budget. Countries with an independent election commission include Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, India, Jordan, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. In some of these countries, the independence of the election commission is constitutionally guaranteed, for example, section 190 of the
Constitution of South Africa.
Branch model In the branch model, the election commission is often called an electoral branch, and is usually a constitutionally recognized
separate branch of government, with its members appointed by either the executive or the legislative branch. Countries with an electoral branch include Bolivia, Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
Mixed model In the mixed-model there is an independent board to determine policy, but implementation is usually a matter for an executive department with varying degrees of supervision by the independent board. Countries with such a model include Cameroon, France, Germany, Japan, Senegal and Spain.
Executive model In the executive model the election commission is directed by a cabinet minister as part of the executive branch of government, and may include
local government authorities acting as agents of the central body. Countries with this model include Denmark, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia. In the United States, elections for federal, state, and local offices are run by the executive branch of each state government.
Judicial model In the judicial model the election commission is closely supervised by and ultimately responsible to a special "
electoral court". Countries with such a model include Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. ==List of election commissions==