Overview
The Electoral Enrolment Centre (EEC) maintains databases of information to support the operation of elections in New Zealand. The databases contain details of all citizens eligible to vote in New Zealand current to the day before any election. The relational database has increased the accuracy of the electoral roll and the efficiency of updating details in a timely manner.
Introduction of Internet based applications and infrastructure supports a stable business model at EEC, which has remained unchanged through the automation of the data processing part of the business. It has enabled the potential for real-time updating of information and the ability to track changes. However automation has not occurred throughout the entire business. For example, data gathering using handheld devices for real-time updating and authenticating details is not feasible due to legislative constraints.
The open source platform, has reduced costs through the lack of licensing fees, reduced the risks of hold up by any major operating system provider. The infrastructure has enabled the Electoral Enrolment Centre to be well positioned for changes such as electronic voting or the addition of new applications in the future.
The Centre's website enables constituents to check and update their details on-line and print-off forms to sign and send to the Centre. This reduces compliance cost for the voter and administration cost for the Enrolment Centre.
To facilitate the introduction of technology, the organisation has maintained an innovative culture and a philosophy of people-based systems and processes. Interestingly the main drivers of the organisation have been achieved through a delicate mix of technology and people.
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