Central Java KPU: Duties, functions and membership
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Central Java General Election Commission (KPU) is an independent institution that organizes general elections in the province of Central Java, Indonesia.
As part of the national KPU structure, the Central Java KPU plays an important role in organizing, supervising and ensuring the implementation of elections at the provincial level, including presidential, legislative, regional head elections and other types of elections.
Duties and functions of the Central Java KPU
Based on Article 15 of Law Number 7 of 2017 concerning General Elections, the Central Java KPU has various responsibilities which include election preparation, voter registration, campaign supervision, and handling disputes.
Some of the main functions carried out by the Central Java KPU include the following:
1. Election preparation
The Central Java KPU made various preparations for a smooth election, starting from procuring logistics, recruiting officers, to making and distributing ballot papers.
2. Voter registration
The Central Java KPU carries out registration and verification of voter data, ensuring that all eligible voters can participate.
3. Campaign monitoring
The KPU supervises campaign activities so that they run according to applicable regulations, ensuring that prospective participants comply with the provisions that have been set.
4. Determination of the Permanent Voter List (DPT)
Based on the registration results, the Central Java KPU determines the Permanent Voter List, or DPT, which is the basis for official voters in the election process.
5. Determination of potential election participants
The KPU plays a role in determining candidate participants, both for regional head and legislative elections, after fulfilling the necessary requirements.
6. Vote counting
After the election, the Central Java KPU is tasked with counting the votes and announcing the results transparently to the public.
7. Dispute handling
If a dispute arises regarding the election results or process, the Central Java KPU has the authority to handle and resolve the dispute in accordance with applicable regulations.
8. Reporting and coordination
The Central Java KPU coordinates with the central KPU and related institutions in implementing general elections, including compiling reports and sharing data as needed.
Central Java KPU membership structure
The KPU in each province, including the Central Java KPU, consists of a chairman who also acts as a member and six other members. The term of office of Provincial KPU members lasts for five years and can be re-elected for another period at the same level.
Member of the Central Java KPU 2023-2028
Chairman
- Handin Tri Ujiono, S.Sos (Chair of the finance, general and household division).
Member
- Drs. Basmar Perianto Amron, MM (Head of design and logistics division)
- Paulus Widiyantoro, SE. MM (Head of data and information division)
- Mey Nurlela, SS, M.Si (Head of human resources, research and development division)
- Muhammad Machruz, ST (Head of technical implementation division)
- Akmaliyah, S.Pd.I, M.Pd (Chair of the voter education outreach and community participation division)
- Muslim Aisha, SHI (Head of legal and supervision division)
The existence of the Central Java KPU as an election implementer at the provincial level is very important to create a fair, transparent and credible election process in Central Java, in order to encourage public involvement and guarantee the political rights of citizens.
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Reporter: Raihan Fadilah
Editor: Alviansyah Pasaribu
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