s 817
In forceObligation to appoint returning officer
Chapter 12Industrial organisations and associated entities
Part 12Exemptions
Division 2Exemptions from requirement that electoral commission conduct election
Subdivision 2Obligations if exemption granted
817 Obligation to appoint returning officer
(1)
Before calling nominations for the election, the organisation or branch of the organisation must—
(a)
appoint a returning officer to conduct the election; and
(b)
give the registrar—
(i)
notice of the returning officer’s name; and
(ii)
a statutory declaration sworn by the returning officer stating the returning officer is not an employee, member or officer of the organisation or branch of the organisation; and
(c)
obtain the registrar’s written approval of the returning officer’s appointment.
Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.
(2)
An employee, member or officer of the organisation or branch of the organisation must not be appointed as the returning officer.
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