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West Java KPU: Duties, functions, and membership


Jakarta (ANTARA) – The West Java General Election Commission (KPU) is an independent institution that organizes general elections in the province of West Java, Indonesia.

As part of the national KPU structure, the West 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 West Java KPU

Based on Article 15 and Article 16 of Law Number & Year 2017 concerning General Elections, the West 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 West Java KPU include the following:

1. Election preparation

The West 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 West 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 West Java KPU determines the Permanent Voter List, or DPT, which is the basis for official voters in the election process.

5. Determination of election participant candidates

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 West 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 West Java KPU has the authority to handle and resolve the dispute in accordance with applicable regulations.

8. Reporting and coordination

The West Java KPU coordinates with the central KPU and related institutions in implementing general elections, including compiling reports and sharing data as needed.

West Java KPU membership structure

The KPU in each province, including the West 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.

West Java KPU member 2023-2028

Chairman

  • Ummi Wahyuni, S.Pt. MM (Head of the finance, general and household division.

Member

  • Hari Nazarudim, M.Pd. (Head of design and logistics division)
  • Ahmad Nur Hidayat, S.Hut (Head of data and information division)
  • Abdullah Sapi’i, S.Si., MM (Head of human resources, research and development division)
  • Adie Saputro, SH (Head of technical implementation division)
  • Hedi Ardia, S.Pd.I., MAP (Chair of the voter education outreach and community participation division)
  • Aneu Nursifah, SE, MM (Head of legal and supervision division)

The existence of the West Java KPU as the election implementer at the provincial level is very important to create a fair, transparent and credible election process in West Java, in order to encourage public involvement and guarantee the political rights of citizens.

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Reporter: Raihan Fadilah
Editor: Alviansyah Pasaribu
Copyright © ANTARA 2024



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