The CEO administers provincial elections in order to ensure their fairness and freedom from political influence.

The Officer reports to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and must be non-partisan, i.e., they cannot be a member of a political party or vote in an election.

The CEO administers provincial elections in order to ensure their fairness and freedom from political influence.

[4][6] (Non-compliance and enforcement matters relating to municipal or federal elections do not fall within the Commissioner's jurisdiction.

)[4] The Commissioner is appointed by the Chief Electoral Officer in consultation with the leaders of all the political parties represented in the Assembly.