89
In forceScrutiny
Part 10The scrutiny
Division 1Preliminary
89 Scrutiny
(1)
The result of an election is to be ascertained by scrutiny.
(2)
The scrutiny must commence as soon as practicable after the close of poll and may be adjourned from time to time as may be necessary until the counting of the votes is complete.
(3)
Despite subsection (2), the returning officer or a deputy returning officer may undertake a preliminary scrutiny of declaration voting papers (without opening any envelope) before the close of poll.
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