It conducts the Rural and Urban Local Body Elections in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

The 1st Local body elections to Municipalities and Panchayat Raj Institutions were held in March 1995.

The State Election Commissioner holds his term for three years from the date of assumption of office.

Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner is Nilam Sawhney, retired IAS.

[3] The sole controlling authority rests on the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission.