3Objects of Act

#### 3 Objects of Act 3 Objects of Act > The objects of this Act are as follows— > > > (a) to constitute an independent Electoral Commission for New South Wales and to provide for the appointment of an independent Electoral Commissioner for New South Wales, > > > (b) to promote and maintain an electoral system characterised by accessibility, integrity and fairness that provides for the election of members of Parliament of New South Wales in accordance with the [Constitution Act 1902](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1902-032), > > > (c) to provide for a fair and transparent process for the distribution of New South Wales into electoral districts for elections for the Legislative Assembly, > > > (d) to facilitate and protect the integrity of representative government in New South Wales, > > > (e) to enable the citizens of New South Wales to participate freely in fair and transparent electoral processes, > > > (f) to facilitate the fair and transparent conduct of elections in New South Wales, > > > (g) to provide guidance to members of Parliament, parties, groups and candidates in relation to their rights, responsibilities and obligations in relation to the conduct of elections under this Act.