Council may hold polls
9 Council may hold polls
A council may hold a poll whenever the council considers that it is necessary, expedient or appropriate for a poll to be held.
A poll may be held on any matter within the ambit of the council's responsibilities, or as contemplated by the Local
Government Act 1999.
The council must fix a day as polling day for the poll by notice published on the council website.
A notice under subsection (3) must also fix a day for the close of the voters roll for the purposes of the poll (the closing date).
The returning officer of a council will conduct all polls of the council.
Voting at a poll will close at the time determined by the returning officer.
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