Vision Statement
A professional and trusted electoral management body that delivers credible elections in Malawi.
Mission Statement
To deliver credible elections according to the laws of Malawi to entrench democratic values by implementing MEC’s activities in a free, fair, transparent, cost-effective and inclusive manner
Core Values
Accountability
MEC shall accept responsibility for its actions taken in the course of work
Excellence
MEC shall strive to perform above set standards in service deliver.
Impartiality
MEC shall insist on taking an objective view in the handling of all issues with out prejudice and bias.
Inclusivity
MEC shall endeavour to actively accommodate and promote participation of the excluded and marginalised members of society.
Independence
MEC shall exercise its best judgement without taking directives from or being controlled by any person or authority.
Innovation
MEC shall strive for the introduction and acceptance of new ideas and methods that add value to how it delivers on its mandate.
Integrity
MEC shall carry out electoral activities with utmost honesty and in a truthful manner; and take all reasonable measures to prevent wilful wrongdoing by its staff; and ensure compliance and respect for electoral laws and other laws of the country.
Professionalism
MEC shall execute its mandate with a high level of technical competence by emphasising on building a team of highly motivated and disciplined staff; adherence to standards of trade; defined code of conduct as well as reflecting on general qualities that characterise accepted good practice.
Responsiveness
MEC shall be alert to developments in the environment and respect and attend timely to the views and concerns raised by all stakeholders.
Teamwork
MEC shall endeavour to collaborate in all its work in MEC and with all stakeholders.
Transparency
MEC shall emphasise the conduct of its business in adherence to protocols that assure objectivity, openness, and visibility in all electoral and other processes to stakeholders.