Governor General Sir Patrick Allen has appointed Justice (Ret’d) Patrick Brooks as the selected commissioner of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ).

Justice Brooks, who previously served in the Court of Appeal of Jamaica, will serve in the new post for the period February 27, 2025, to February 28, 2028.

Widely regarded for his extensive legal expertise, judicial experience, and significant contributions to the Jamaican legal system, Brooks succeeds Justice Karl Harrison, who served as a selected commissioner of the ECJ for 10 years—from March 1, 2014, until his retirement on December 31, 2024.

The ECJ comprises nine members—four selected (independent) commissioners, four nominated commissioners (two representing the prime minister and two representing the leader of the Opposition), and the director of elections.

The appointment of Justice Brooks positions the ECJ to maintain integrity and transparency in Jamaica’s electoral process.