Constitution of the Authority

(1) The Government shall, by notification, constitute an Authority to be called the Bihar State Election Authority for the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of all, elections to the Co-operative Societies and other local bodies in the State. (2) The Authority shall consist of Chief Election Officer and such other officers and staff as the Government may think fit to appoint. (3) The Chief Election Officer shall be an officer of the Government not below the rank of Secretary to the Government. (4) The Government shall provide the Authority with such other officers and employees as may be necessary for the efficient performance of the functions conferred on the Authority by this Act.