The mission of the Electoral Office of Jamaica is to so conduct national elections that no unfair advantage is given to any party or individual contesting the polls, ensuring that the objective of one man one vote is met under the six stated principles of Universal Adult Sufrage. These principles are:

The Vote is Universal

All citizens who meet the qualifications established by law have the right to vote.

The Vote is Free

The elector is entitled to vote free.

The Vote is Secret

The process guarantees not to publicize the preference or will of any elector.

The Vote is Direct

The citizen elects the Representative of his choice.

The Vote is Personal

The Elector shall attend in person at his/her designated polling station.

The Vote is Non-transferrable

The Elector cannot transfer to anyone his right to vote.

Political & Administrative Structure

Jamaica is currently divided into sixty (60) constituencies for the purpose of electing members of parliament. There are sixty-seven (67) permanent registration centres.
The Head Office is further divided into the following departments:

1. Information systems
2. Administration
3. Field Operations