Commission de la représentation électorale

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The Commission de la représentation électorale du Québec (English: Electoral Representation Commission) is the permanent and independent agency in Quebec with decision-making authority to periodically revise the electoral map, usually as a consequence of population shifts, in order to ensure equitable representation. [1]

The commission consists of three persons, with the Chief Electoral Officer of Quebec as its president.

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References

  1. "History of the electoral map of Québec since 1792". Elections Quebec. Le Directeur général des élections du Québec. Retrieved March 21, 2012.