Journal of Social and Policy Issues
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): January - March

Challenges and the Urgency of Regulatory Reform for Ad Hoc Election Bodies: A Case Study of Luwu Regency

Djidar, Haedar (Unknown)
Rahman Nur, Abdul (Unknown)
Kamal, Kasmad (Unknown)
Suhaeb (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the strategic role of Ad Hoc election bodies in the implementation of General Elections in Luwu Regency, as well as to identify the challenges encountered throughout the election process. The research adopts a normative-empirical legal method, employing statutory, historical, comparative, and conceptual approaches. Data were collected through the examination of primary and secondary legal materials, which were systematically analyzed to address legal issues and practical conditions in the field. The findings reveal that Ad Hoc election bodies play a crucial and decisive role in ensuring the success and credibility of electoral processes. However, their legal status and authority are not yet explicitly and comprehensively regulated under Law Number 7 of 2017 on General Elections. Furthermore, budget limitations significantly affect various aspects of election administration, including the training of election officers, the quality of logistical arrangements, and the integrity of vote casting and counting processes. Therefore, it is necessary to revise the existing law to reinforce the legal framework governing Ad Hoc election bodies and ensure adequate budget allocation to support an efficient, transparent, and accountable election process. Legal protections must also be strengthened to prevent any form of intervention or intimidation against Ad Hoc election bodies during all election stages.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jspi

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Social Sciences

Description

The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of Social and Policy Issues. JSPI, particularly focuses on the Social and Policy Issues as follows: Social Development and Welfare, Decentralization and ...