Board of Commissioners

Governance Structure

The Board of Commissioners is the highest decision-making body of the National Elections Commission. It comprises seven members: a Chairperson, a Co-Chairperson, and five Commissioners. All commissioners are appointed by the President of Liberia and confirmed by the Liberian Senate for a term of seven years.

The Board is responsible for setting policy direction, approving regulations, certifying election results, and ensuring the Commission fulfills its constitutional mandate with impartiality and professionalism.

Meet the Commissioners

Hon. Jonathan K. Weedor
Chairperson
Hon. Jonathan K. Weedor
Gbarpolu County

The Chairperson. Hon. Jonathan K. Weedor was nominated by His Excellency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., on 30 March 2026, confirmed by the Senate and commissioned on 8 September 2026. He succeeds Madam Davidetta Browne-Lansanah, who resigned on 23 March 2026.

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Cllr. P. Teplah Reeves
Co-Chairperson
Cllr. P. Teplah Reeves
Rivercess County

Cllr. P. Teplah Reeves has served as Co-Chairperson of the Commission since August 2020 following Senate confirmation and commissioning by the President of the Republic. The experienced legal luminary hails from Rivercess County in eastern Liberia.

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Commissioner Boakai A. Dukuly
Commissioner Boakai A. Dukuly
Bomi County

Commissioner Boakai A. Dukuly serves as an Commissioner responsible for Training, Capacity Building, and Interagency Relations. He hails from Lofa County and is a former educator with extensive experience in international relations, capacity building, and institutional development.

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Commissioner Ernestine Morgan-Awar (ESQ.)
Commissioner Ernestine Morgan-Awar (ESQ.)
Grand Bassa County

Commissioner Ernestine Morgan-Awar (ESQ.) serves as an Commissioner responsible for the Voter Registration and Civic Education portfolio. She hails from Nimba County and has dedicated her career to community development, women's empowerment, and civic engagement.

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Commissioner Barsee Leo Kpangbai
Commissioner Barsee Leo Kpangbai
Bong County

Commissioner Barsee Leo Kpangbai serves as an Commissioner overseeing Political Party Affairs and Candidate Regulation. He hails from Grand Gedeh County and brings significant experience in public administration and institutional governance.

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Commissioner Josephine Kou Gaye
Commissioner Josephine Kou Gaye
Nimba County

Commissioner Comr. Josephine Kou Gaye serves as an Commissioner responsible for Finance, Administration, and External Relations. She hails from Grand Bassa County and has a distinguished career in gender and development, social work, and public service.

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Commissioner Floyd Oxley Sayor
Commissioner Floyd Oxley Sayor
Sinoe County

Comr. Floyd Oxley Sayor serves as an Commissioner at the National Elections Commission, where he oversees the Elections Operations and Legal Affairs portfolio. He hails from Gbarpolu County and brings extensive experience in the legal profession and electoral governance.

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Previous Commissioners

Commissioners who have previously served on the Board of Commissioners.

Madam Davidetta Browne-Lansanah
Former Chairperson Resigned
Madam Davidetta Browne-Lansanah
Maryland County
April 10, 2020 – March 30, 2026

Resigned on 23 March 2026. Succeeded by Hon. Jonathan K. Weedor as Acting Chairperson.

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