Proceedings at close of poll

In force

At the close of the poll, the returning officer shall, in the presence of the assistant returning officer—

(a)

open the ballot box; and

(b)

transmit to the authorised officer—

(i)

particulars of each elector who has voted at the station in the election; and

(ii)

unless subparagraph (iii) applies, particulars of the marking of each ballot paper; and

(iii)

if the returning officer is unable to read or understand clearly the particulars referred to in subparagraph (ii)—a statement to explain that inability; and

(c)

prepare a written statement of the information transmitted.

Note

A ballot paper completed by an Antarctic elector may be faxed to the commissioner, see s 329.

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175 Proceedings at close of poll