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expiration of the Niue Assembly; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 member}{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 means a member of the Assembly; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 nomination day}{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 , in relation to any election, means the day appointed by}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 public notice as the latest day for the nomination of candidates; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 notice in writing}{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 includes notice by telegram or radio or other similar}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 means; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 official mark}{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 , in relation to any document, means any mark enabling the}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 identification of the polling booth or office in which that document}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{ 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the}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Registrar under section 4, and includes any person authorised to exercise}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the powers, duties and functions of the Registrar; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 resident}{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 , in relation to any constituency, means any resident of Niue who}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 resides in that constituency and has resided there for at least 3 months}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 } {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 immediately preceding the date of his application for registration}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 pursuant to section 14; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 resident of Niue}{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 ,}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in relation to any applicant for registration as an elector}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 under section 14, means a person who is deemed to be ordinarily}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 resident in Niue and has been ordinarily resident throughout the period}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of 3 months immediately preceding his application for enrolment or,}{ \f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 as the case may be, his nomination as a candidate, and has at some}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 period resided continuously in Niue for not less than 12 months; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 reside}{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in relation to any constituency has the meaning assigned to it under}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 section 15; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Returning Officer}{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 means a R eturning Officer appointed under this Act}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and includes any person authorised to exercise the powers, duties and}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 functions of a Returning Officer; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 roll}{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 means an electoral roll or a supplementary roll made in the manner}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 provided by this Act containing the names of electors; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 transmit}{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 means pass on by telegram, radio or other similar means. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) In this Act a reference to a numbered form is a reference to the form so}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 numbered in the Schedule. \par }{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1079762 {\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 PART 1 \par ELECTORAL OFFICERS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 3 Chief Electoral Officer \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) The Niue Public Service Commission shall appoint \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) A Chief Electoral Officer, who shall have and exercise the powers}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and duties conferred on him by this Act; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) A Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, to act in the case of the illness,}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 absence, death, or removal of the Chief Electoral Officer. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Every Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, while so acting, shall exercise the}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 duties and shall have the powers and authorities of the Chief Electoral Officer}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and the fact that he so acts shall be sufficient evidence of his authority to do so. \par }{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 4 Electoral Officers \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) The Niue Public Service Commission shall appoint \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) A Registrar for each electoral roll, who shall be in charge of the roll}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in respect of which he is appointed; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) A Returning Officer for each constituency, who shall be in charge}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the election in the constituency for which he is appointed; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) Such clerks and other officers as, in the opinion of the Cabinet, 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The}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 substitute, while so acting, shall exercise the duties and have}{ \f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the powers and authorities of the officer for whom he is acting, and}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the fact that any substitute so acts shall be sufficient evidence of his}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 authority to do so. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Any reference in this Act to one of the officers appointed under this}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 section shall be deemed to include any substitute appointed for that officer. \par }{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) Every person appointed as aforesaid shall exercise his duties and}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 functions subject to the control of the Chief Electoral Officer, and shall comply}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 with any directions received from him. \par }{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) With the approval of the Chief Electoral Officer, every Returning Officer}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 may appoint as many deputies and poll clerks as he deems necessary for the}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 effective taking of the poll at every polling booth, and every such deputy shall}{ \f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 have and may exercise in and about the polling booth for which he is appointed}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 all the powers and duties of a Returning Officer, subject to the control of the}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Returning Officer by whom he is appointed. \par }{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (5) No Returning Officer shall hold any official position in connection with}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 any political organisation. \par }{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (6) Any person may be appointed to hold 2 or more offices under this}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 section and section 3. \par }{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (7) No candidate shall act as a scrutineer and no person holding any office}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in or being a member of any political organisation shall be an officer appointed}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 under this section. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 5 Constituencies \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) There shall be 14 constituencies for the election of members of the Niue}{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Assembly and each constituency shall have the name and comprise each of the}{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 villages of Alofi North, Alofi South, Avatele, Hakupu, Hikutavake, Lakepa, Liku,}{ \f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Makefu, Mutalau, Namukulu, Tamakautoga, Toi, Tuapa and Vaiea. \par }{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Each constituency shall consist of the electors entitled under section 13}{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to have their names entered on the roll for that constituency. \par }{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1079762 {\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 PART 2 \par QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 6 Registered electors may be members unless disqualified \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Subject to this Act every person registered as an elector of any}{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 constituency, but no other person, is qualified to be a candidate and to be elected}{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 a member for that or any other constituency. \par }{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) A person shall not be so elected \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) If he is disqualified for registration as an elector under any provision}{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of this Act; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) If he is an undischarged bankrupt. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 7 Removal of name from roll without cause \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Any person duly qualified as an elector who has been registered on any}{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 electoral roll but whose name has become removed from that roll through no}{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 fault of his own shall not, by reason only of not being registered as an elector, be}{ \f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 disqualified from becoming a candidate and being elected for any constituency,}{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 but in every such case he shall forward to the Chief Electoral Officer, at the time}{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 when he sends his consent to be nominated, a statutory declaration to the effect}{ \f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 that he is not disqualified as an elector for the constituency in respect of which he}{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 was previously registered under this Act, that he still retains that qualification}{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and that his name has been removed from the roll of that constituency through no}{ \f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 fault of his own. \par }{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 8 Effect of registration on wrong roll \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 The nomination of any person as a candidate for election, or his election as}{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 a member shall not be questioned on the ground that, though entitled to be}{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 registered as an elector of any constituency, he was not in fact registered as an}{ \f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 elector of that constituency but was registered as an elector of some other}{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 constituency. \par }{\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 9 How vacancies created \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7752917\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 The seat of a member shall be declared to be vacant by the Chief Electoral}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Officer by public notice under his hand \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) If he fails to take the Oath of Allegiance as prescribed by the}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Constitution or to make an affirmation instead of that Oath; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) If on an election petition the Court declares his election void; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) If he dies; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (d) If he resigns his seat; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (e) If, on 3 consecutive sitting days, the member fails, without the}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 permission of the Speaker, to attend the meetings of the Assembly}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or of any committee of the Assembly; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (f) If he ceases to reside in Niue; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (g) If he becomes a bankrupt within the meaning of the bankruptcy}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 laws in force in Niue; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (h) If he is convicted in Niue or any other part of the Commonwealth}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of any offence punishable by death or imprisonment for a term of}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 one year or upwards or is convicted in Niue of a corrupt practice;}{ \f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (i) If he becomes of unsound mind and is so certified by 2 Medical}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Officers or by one Medical Officer and a graduate of the Fiji School}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of Medicine; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (j) If he becomes a national of or adheres to any state with which Her}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Majesty is at war. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 10 Tenure of office \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Every member who has been elected under this Act shall take office on}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the day on which the warrant declaring his election is signed by the Chief Electoral}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Officer under sections 41 and 70. \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) The seat of a member, unless previously vacated, shall become vacant}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 at the end of the day next preceding the day on which the members elected at the}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 next ensuing general election take office. \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 11 Form of resignation \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 A member who is not a Minister may resign his seat by writing under his}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 hand addressed and delivered to the Clerk of the Assembly. \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1079762 {\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 PART 3 \par ELECTORS AND ELECTORAL ROLLS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 12 Qualifications of electors \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Subject to this Act, a person shall be qualified to be registered as an}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 elector of any constituency if that person \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Is either \endash \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (i) a New Zealand citizen; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (ii) a permanent resident of Niue as defined by the Entry Residence}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and Departure Act 1985; and, \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Has at some period resided continuously in Niue for not less than}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 3 years; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) Has been ordinarily resident in Niue throughout the period of 12}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 months immediately preceding application for enrolment as an}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 elector or, as the case may be, nomination as a candidate; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (d) He is of or over the age of 18 years; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (e) He has not been convicted in Niue or in any other part of the}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Commonwealth of any offence punishable by death or by}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 imprisonment for a term of one year or upwards, or has been}{ \f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 convicted in Niue of a corrupt practice, unless in each case he has}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 received a free pardon or has undergone the sentence or punishment}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to which he was adjudged for the offence; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (f) He is not of unsound mind; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (g) He is a resident of that constituency. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) For the purposes of this section a person shall be deemed to be ordinarily}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 resident in Niue if, and only if \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) He is actually residing in Niue; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Having been actually resident in Niue with the intention of residing}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 there indefinitely, he is outside Niue but has, and has ever since he}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 left Niue an intention to return and reside there indefinitely. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) Any person who has been outside Niue continuously for any period of}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 more than 3 years, otherwise than for the purpose of undergoing a course of}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 education or of technical training or instruction during the whole or substantially}{ \f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the whole of that period, shall be deemed not to have been actually resident in}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Niue during that period with the intention of residing there indefinitely. \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 13 Constituency Electoral rolls \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) There shall be a constituency electoral roll for each constituency and}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Registrar in charge of that roll shall compile and keep, as provided herein, a}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 constituency electoral roll for the constituency for which he is appointed. \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2)}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Every person qualified to be registered as an elector shall, subject}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to this Act, be entitled to have his name entered upon the roll of the}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 constituency of which he is a resident. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Every person who is so qualified but is not a resident of any}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 constituency shall be entitled to register in such constituency as the}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Chief Electoral Officer determines. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 13A Common Electoral roll \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 There shall be a common electoral roll to be kept and compiled by the Chief}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Electoral Officer which shall com prise the rolls of the several village constituencies}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 established under this Act. \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 14 Compulsory registration of electors \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Every person who is or becomes qualified to be registered as an elector}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall make application in the prescribed form to the Registrar in charge of the roll}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 for the constituency for registration as an elector \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) \endash \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Within one month after the date on which he first becomes qualified}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to be registered as an elector; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) Being an elector registered on the roll for any constituency, within}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 one month after the date on which he becomes qualified to be}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 registered on the roll of another constituency. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) No person shall be entitled to be registered as an elector on more than}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 one constituency electoral roll. \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 15 Place of residence \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 A person shall be deemed to reside where he has his usual place of abode}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 at any material time or during any material period, notwithstanding his occasional}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 absence from it, and notwithstanding his occasional absence on leave from his}{ \f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 occupation or employment. \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 16 Application for enrolment by electors \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Every person required to apply for registration as an elector shall deliver}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or send by post to the Registrar in charge of the roll on which the applicant is}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 entitled to have his name entered an application and declaration in form 1. \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 17 Procedure for registration \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Every applicant shall sign his application in the presence of any elector}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or electoral officer o r a Postmaster, who shall add his signature in witness of it. \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) If the Registrar in charge of the roll is satisfied after due inquiry that}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 any claim for registration as aforesaid is valid, he shall forthwith enter the name}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the applicant on the roll. \par }{\i\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) If the Registrar is not so satisfied, he shall, within 3 working days}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 following the receipt of the application, notify the applicant in writing of his}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 objection to enter the applicant\rquote s name on the roll; and the applicant may, within}{ \f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 3 days of receipt of that notice, apply to the Niue Public Service Commission to}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 determine his claim; and the Niue Public Service Commission, whose decision}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall be final, shall order the name of the applicant either to be entered on the roll}{ \f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or not to be so entered, and the Registrar shall comply with the order accordingly. \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) Every Registrar who enters the name of any applicant on any roll shall}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 forthwith give notice in form 2 to the Registrar of the constituency (if any) for}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 which the applicant has stated that he was previously registered, and the Registrar}{ \f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 receiving the notice shall forthwith remove from his roll the name of the applicant}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or, as the case may be, inform the Registrar giving the notice that the applicant}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 was not registered on that roll. \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (5) It shall be the duty of every Registrar to make the roll of which he is in}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 charge as complete as possible, and with that object to place on it the name of}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 every person who has transmitted an application to the Registrar and of whose}{ \f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 qualifications he is satisfied. \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (6) It shall further be the duty of every Registrar to assure himself of the}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 right of every registered elector to have his name retained on the roll, and to remove}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 from the roll of which he is in charge the name of every person who \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Has died; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Is no longer possessed of the qualifications for an elector; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) Ceases to reside within the constituency. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (7) When the Registrar removes any name from the roll under subsection}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (6)(b) or (c) he shall, within 3 working days, notify the elector that his name has}{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 been so removed and thereupon the provisions of subsection (3) shall, as far as}{ \f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 applicable and with the necessary modifications, apply. \par }{\f0\insrsid11605774\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (8) Every registered elector shall give notice in writing to the Registrar in}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 charge within one month of any change of his or her name by marriage or}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 otherwise; and the Registrar shall, after verification of the particulars contained}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in the notice, amend the roll accordingly. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 18 Objections to registration \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Any name on any roll may be objected to either by the Registrar in charge}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of that roll or by an elector whose name appears on that roll, on the ground that}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the person whose name is objected to is not qualified to be registered or is not}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 qualified to be registered on the roll on which his name appears. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 19 Objection by an elector \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 If the objection is by an elector, the following provisions shall apply \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) The objection shall be in writing lodged with the Registrar in charge}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 setting forth the grounds thereof, and may be in form 3; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) On receipt of the objection, the Registrar in charge shall forthwith}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 give notice in writing to the person objected to, setting forth the}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 objection and the grounds thereof; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) If the person objected to does not, within 5 clear days after the service}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the notice, cause his name to be removed from the roll on which}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 his name appears, or satisfy the Registrar that he is entitled to have}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 his name retained on that roll, the Registrar shall transmit the}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 objection with the reply (if any) received from the person objected}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to and with any comments or recommendations the Registrar may}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 wish to make, to the Niue Public Service Commission. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 20 Objection by Registrar \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 If the objection is by the Registrar in charge of any roll, the following}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 provisions shall apply \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) The Registrar shall give notice in writing to the person objected to}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the grounds of the objection and intimate in the notice that, unless}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 notice of appeal is given within a time stated (being no t less than 4}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 clear days), the name of the person objected to will be removed}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 from the roll without further proceedings; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) The notice of objection shall be in form 4, and the form of notice of}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 appeal set out in that form shall be annexed to it; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) If the person objected to does not, within the time stated in the}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 notice, satisfy the Registrar that he is entitled to have his name}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 retained on the roll, or fails to give notice of appeal, the Registrar}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall remove the name forthwith; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (d) If notice of appeal is duly given, the Registrar, if he is satisfied that}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the appellant is entitled to have his name retained on the roll, shall}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 withdraw his objection and notify him accordingly, but, if he is not} {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 so satisfied, he shall transmit his objection and the appeal, together}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 with any comments on it he may wish to make, to the Niue Public}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Service Commission. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 21 Determination of objections \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 The Niue Public Service Commission shall determine any objection}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 transmitted to it, after such investigation as it deems necessary, and shall direct}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Registrar in charge to retain the name objected to on the roll on which it appears}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or, as the case may be, to remove it therefrom, or to transfer it through the Chief}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Electoral Officer to any other roll, or to make such ame ndment of any roll as may}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 be necessary to give effect to the determination, and every such determination of}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Niue Public Service Commission shall be final. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 22 Closing of rolls \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Before every general election all electoral rolls shall be closed on a}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 date to be fixed for each roll by the Chief Electoral Officer. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Different dates may be so fixed for different rolls. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) The Chief Electoral Officer shall give public notice of the date fixed for}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the closing of each roll at least 10 clear days before the date so fixed. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 23 Printing of copies \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) As soon as practicable after the closing of any roll the Registrar in charge}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall cause the roll to be printed, containing the names, residences, occupations}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and sex of the persons included in it, arranged and numbered consecutively in}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 alphabetical order of surnames, of all persons whose names are lawfully entered}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 on it. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Each roll shall be in form 5, and shall be issued under the hand of the}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Registrar in charge. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 24 Supplementary rolls \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 The Registrar in charge may prepare a supplementary roll containing names}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 added to the roll after the printing of the main roll and an indication of names}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 removed from the main roll, and may cause the same to be printed, and every}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 supplementary roll shall be deemed to be a part of the main roll to which it refers. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 25 Inspection of rolls and supply \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Not later than 21 days before each general election, a printed copy of}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 each main roll shall be made availa ble for inspection by the public without payment}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 during office hours at the office of the Registrar in charge and at such other places}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in each constituency as the Registrar in charge directs. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) The Registrar in charge shall supply printed copies of the roll issued}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 under his hand to the Chief Electoral Officer, who shall supply each Returning}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Officer with copies as they are required for the purpose of conducting any election. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 26 Closing of roll for by-election \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Before any by-election, the relevant roll shall be closed on a date to be}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 fixed by the Chief Electoral Officer and at least 10 clear days before the date so}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 fixed the Chief Electoral Officer shall give public notice of it. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Unless the Chief Electoral Officer thinks fit, a complete roll shall not be}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 printed for use at a by-election but a supplementary roll may, if the Chief Electoral}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Officer thinks fit, be so printed and the provisions of this Part, as far as they are}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 applicable, shall apply accordingly. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 27 Effect of closing of rolls \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) The printed rolls compiled, issued, added to, or altered as herein}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 provided shall for the time being be the electoral rolls. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) It shall not be lawful for the Registrar in charge to enter on or remove}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 from the roll the name of any person after the date fixed under this}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Act for the closing of the roll until after the general election or }{ \f0\insrsid12415575\charrsid15754771 by-election}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in connection with which the roll has been closed. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) The Registrar in charge, on being satisfied that the name of any}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 person has been omitted or removed from the roll by mistake or}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 clerical error, or through false information, may add or restore the}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 name of that person to the roll at any time not later than 7 clear}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 days before the day appointed for an election. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) Any Registrar commits an offence who offends against this section,}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and is liable to a fine not exceeding 0.5 penalty units for every name improperly}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 entered on or removed from the roll. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 28 Offences in relation to enrolment \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Every person commits an offence, and is liable to a fine not exceeding}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 0.5 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, who}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 knowingly makes a false statement in any claim, application, or declaration referred}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to in this Part. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Every person commits an offence, and is liable to a fine not exceeding 1}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 penalty unit, who \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Wilfully misleads the Registrar in the compilation of any electoral}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 roll, or wilfully enters or causes to be entered in it any false or}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 fictitious name or qualification or the name of any person whom}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 he knows to be dead; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Signs the name of any other person, whether requested to do so or}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 not, or any false or fictitious name, to any form of claim, application}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or objection for the purpose of this Part, either as claimant, applicant,}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 objector, or witness; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) Signs his name as witness to any signature upon any such form of}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 claim or objection without either having seen that signature written}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or hearing the person signing declare that the signature is his own}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 hand-writing and that the name so signed is his own proper name. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) Every person commits an offence, and is liable to a fine not exceeding}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 0.5 penalty units who, having obtained possession of a claim for enrolment signed}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 by any other person for the purpose of being delivered to the Registrar for}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 enrolment, fails to so deliver it so that the claimant\rquote s name is not placed on any}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 roll. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 29 Effect of registration \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Subject to this Act, every person registered on an electoral roll shall be}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 entitled \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) To either \endash \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (i) nominate any other person registered on an electoral roll as a}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 candidate for election as a representative for the constituency}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in respect of which the nomination is registered; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (ii) to nominate any other person registered on an electoral roll as}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 a candidate for election as a representative for the common}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 electoral roll; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) To vote in the manner prescribed in article 16 of the Constitution. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1079762 {\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 PART 4 \par CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\i\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 General Elections and By-Elections \par }{\i\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 30 Clerk of the Assembly gives notice to Chief Electoral Officer \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 For every general election and every by-election the Clerk of the Assembly}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall give notice in writing to the Chief Electoral Officer not less than 30 clear}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 days before the polling day fixed for that election. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 31 Chief Electoral Officer to give public notice of election and nomination}{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 day \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) The Chief Electoral Officer shall, not less than 28 clear days before}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 polling day give public notice of that day, and shall in the notice appoint a place in}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Alofi and a day, being not less than 15 clear days (exclusive of polling day) before}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 polling day, for receiving nominations of candidates. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) After giving any public notice, the Chief Electoral Officer shall satisfy}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 himself that the requirements of the notice are in fact known in all constituencies}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 concerned. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 32 By-elections \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) If the seat of a member becomes vacant 6 months or more before the}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 expiration of 3 years from the date of the last preceding general election, the Chief}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Electoral Officer upon receipt of notice in writing from the Clerk of the Assembly}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 under section 30, shall forthwith, by public notice, appoint a day for a by-election}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to fill the vacancy. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) If the seat of a member becomes vacant less than 6 months before the}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 expiration of 3 years from the date of the last preceding general election the seat}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall remain vacant until the next general election. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) Except as provided by this Act the proceedings in a by-election shall be}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the same as in the case of a general election. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\i\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Nominations \par }{\i\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 33 Nomination of candidates \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) A person registered on an electoral roll and otherwise qualified to be a}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 candidate at an election of members of the Assembly may with his consent be}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 nominated in the manner prescribed in form 6, by not less than 2 other persons}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 registered on an electoral roll and otherwise qualified to be electors at an election}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of members of the Assembly \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Either as a candidate for election as a representative for the}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 constituency in respect of which the nominators are registered; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) As a candidate for election as a representative for the common}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 electoral roll. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) }{\f0\insrsid1079762 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1079762 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Every nomination paper and every consent shall be lodged with or}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 given to the Chief Electoral Officer not later than noon on}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 nomination day. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1079762 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1079762 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) The Chief Electoral Officer shall give a receipt in writing for every}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 nomination accepted by him. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) Every candidate shall be nominated by a separate nomination paper in}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 such manner as, in the opinion of the C hief Electoral Officer, is sufficient to identify}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the candidate. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) No elector may nominate more than one candidate. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (5) A person registered on an electoral roll may inspect any nomination}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 paper or consent at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer w ithout payment at}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 any time when the office is open for the transaction of business. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 34 Consent to nomination \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) No person shall consent to more than one nomination as a candidate at}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 any one election. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Consent to the nomination of any person as a candidate shall be given}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 by him in form 6 and delivered to the Chief Electoral Officer but need not be}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 signified on the nomination paper or given at the time the nomination paper is}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 lodged. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) Where the Chief Electoral Officer has reasonable grounds to suspect}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 that consent has been given by any candidate who is not a resident of Niue, he}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall reject that consent and advise the candidate accordingly. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) If any dispute arises as to whether a candidate has or has not been in}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 residence in Niue that question shall be decided, after due inquiry into the facts of}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the case, by the Chief Electoral Officer whose decision shall be final. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 35 Deposit by candidate \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Every candidate or some person on his behalf, shall deposit with the}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Chief Electoral Officer such sum as Cabinet may prescribe by regulation not later}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 than noon on nomination day. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) The deposit shall be paid in the form of money, a money order, a money}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 order telegram, or a bank draft. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) If the total number of votes received by any unsuccessful candidate is}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 less than one-fourth of the total number of votes received by the successful}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 candidate the deposit of the unsuccessful candidate shall be forfeited and paid}{ \f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 into the Niue Government Account, but in every other case the deposit shall be}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 returned to the person who paid it. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 36 Acceptance or rejection of nomination \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) The Chief Electoral Officer shall reject the nomination of any candidate \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) If the nomination paper and the consent of the candidate are not}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 lodged with him by noon on nomination day; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) If the nomination paper does not state that the candidate is}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 registered on a specified electoral roll; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) If the nomination paper is not signed by at least 2 other persons}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 registered on the electoral roll in respect of which the nomination}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 is made; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (d) If the required deposit is not paid as required by section 35. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) In every other case the Chief Electoral Officer shall accept the}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 nomination. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) Nothing in subsection (2) shall limit the jurisdiction of the Court hearing}{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 an election petition. \par }{\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 37 Withdrawal of nomination \par }{\b\f0\insrsid15813345\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1)}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Every candidate at any election may sign and deliver to the Chief}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Electoral Officer, not later than 7 clear days before polling day, a}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 paper in form 7 stating that the candidate withdraws his}{ \f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 nomination. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) The Chief Electoral Officer shall give public notice of it. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) No withdrawal of nomination which does not comply with subsection}{\f0\insrsid2906774 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) shall have any effect. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) If any candidate withdraws his nomination under subsection (1), he}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall not be capable of being elected at any poll which it may still be necessary to}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 hold. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) Where a candidate has duly withdrawn his nomination under}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 subsection (1), his deposit shall be returned to the person who paid it. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 38 Advertisement of nominations \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 At the hour of noon on the day appointed for the nominations of candidates,}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or as soon as thereafter practicable, the Chief Electoral Officer shall cause the names}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of all candidates so nominated to be posted in a conspicuous place outside the}{ \f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 place named in the said public notice, and shall in each constituency give public}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 notice of the nominations in respect of every electoral roll. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 39 Insufficient number of nominations \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Where at any election any vacancy remains unfilled by nominations as}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 aforesaid, the Chief Electoral Officer shall report accordingly to the Clerk of the}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Niue Assembly who shall, not later than 3 months after nomination day, declare}{ \f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the seat for which no candidate was nominated to be vacant, and thereupon section}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 32 shall apply. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 40 Unlawful nominations \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Every elector who nominates more than one candidate at any election}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding 0.5 penalty units. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Every person who consents to more than one nomination as a candidate}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 at any election or wilfully makes a false statement in his consent in respect of his}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 residential qualification commits an offence, and is liable to a fine not exceeding 1}{ \f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 penalty unit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 41 Procedure where election not contested \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 If only one candidate is nominated, or if any candidate who has been}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 nominated duly withdraws his nomination and there remains only one candidate,}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Chief Electoral Officer shall, by public notice on or before polling day, declare}{ \f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 that candidate to be duly elected and thereupon the Clerk of the Assembly shall,}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 by warrant under his hand, declare such candidate to be elected and shall publicly}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 notify the date of the warrant. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\i\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Contested Elections \par }{\i\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 42 If necessary, poll to be taken \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 If more than one candidate is nominated, and a sufficient number do not}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 withdraw their nominations so as to leave only one candidate, a poll for deciding}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 between the candidates shall be taken by secret ballot and the Chief Electoral}{ \f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Officer shall forthwith give a second public notice of polling day, and public notice}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the names of the candidates. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 43 Form of ballot papers \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Forthwith after nomination day the Chief Electoral Officer shall cause}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ballot papers to be printed in form 8 in sufficient number for the election. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) The ballot papers shall contain a list of all the persons nominated as}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 candidates who have not withdrawn their nomination (each nam e being inserted}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 once only, whether nominated in one or more nomination papers), and of no other}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 persons, arranged alphabetically in order of their surnames in large characters;}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and where 2 or more candidates have the same surname, or for any other reason}{ \f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Chief Electoral Officer considers that confusion may arise, the candidates shall}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 be distinguished on the ballot papers by the addition in smaller characters of their}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Christian names and such other matter as may be necessary to distinguish them. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) The ballot papers to be used at any election shall be printed on paper}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of uniform colour. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) Every ballot paper shall have a counterfoil in form 9. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (5) If the Returning Officer so decides, there may also be printed on the}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 top right-hand corner of ev ery ballot paper and in the space provided in the}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 counterfoil attached to it, a number one in the case of the first ballot paper printed,}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and on all succeeding ballot papers printed the numbers shall be consecutive, so}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 that no 2 ballot papers shall bear the same number. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (6) If a candidate withdraws his nomination after the ballot papers have}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 been printed the Chief Electoral Officer shall, before the poll, erase his name from}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 every ballot paper. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\i\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Death of Candidate \par }{\i\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 44 Death before close of nominations \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Where a candidate who has been nominated and has not withdrawn}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 his nomination dies before the close of nominations his nomination shall be treated}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 in all respects as }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 if it had not been made, and his deposit shall be returned to his}{ \f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 personal representatives or, as the case may be, to the person who paid it. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Where in any such case the candidate dies on nomination day or on the}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 day before nomination day the time for the close of nominations for that}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 constituency or for the Common Electoral Roll, as the case may be, shall be deemed}{ \f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to be postponed by 2 days. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 45 Death after close of nominations \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) If any candidate dies after the close of nominations and before the close}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the poll or if the successful candidate dies after the close of the poll and before}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the declaration of the result of the poll, this section shall apply. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) The election shall be deemed to have failed and the seat shall be deemed}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to be vacated. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) Where the candidate dies before polling day the Chief Electoral Officer}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall, upon being satisfied of the fact of the death, countermand the notice of the}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 poll in respect of that candidate. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) Where the candidate dies on polling day before the close of the poll the}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Chief Electoral Officer shall, on being satisfied o f the fact of the death, immediately}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 close the poll and declare it to be null and of no effect. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (5) Where the candidate dies after the close of the poll and before the}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 declaration of the result of the poll, and it is found on the completion of the count}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of votes or on a recount that the candidate, if still living, would have been elected,}{ \f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Chief Electoral Officer shall, on being satisfied of the fact of the death, endorse}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 on the record the result of every election, the fact of the death and that the candidate,}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 if still living, would have been elected. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (6) The provisions of this Act as to an equality of votes between candidates}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall apply notwithstanding the death of one of those candidates after the close of}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the poll. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (7) Where the poll is interrupted in consequence of the death of a candidate}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 all ballot papers placed in the several ballot boxes shall be taken out by the presiding}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 officers and, being made up into secured packages, shall be sent unopened to the}{ \f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Chief Electoral Officer, who shall forthwith destroy them in the presence of an}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 officer appointed for the purpose by Cabinet. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (8) A fresh public notice shall be issued by the Chief Electoral Officer}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 forthwith for a new election and, except as otherwise provided, a ll proceedings in}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 connection with the new election shall be had and taken anew. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (9) The main roll and supplementary rolls which were to be used at the}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 election which has failed shall be used at the new election without any amendment}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or addition. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (10)}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) It shall not be necessary to nominate afresh any candidate who at}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the time of the countermand or close of the poll was a duly}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 nominated candidate. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Any such candidate may withdraw his nomination not later than 7}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 clear days before the new polling day. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (11)All appointments of polling places made in respect of the election which}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 has failed shall continue in respect of the new election. \par }{\i\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\i\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Polling at Elections \par }{\i\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 46 Polling places \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 The Chief Electoral Officer shall by public notice, given at least 7 days before}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 polling day, appoint a sufficient number of polling places in each constituency}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 where an election is being held for the taking of the poll. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 47 Allocation of Officers \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) The Chief Electoral Officer shall prescribe the constituency in which}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Returnin g Officers, poll clerks, and interpreters shall exercise their functions. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) A Returning Officer shall have the powers and may perform any of the}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 duties of the Chief Electoral Officer in the constituency to which he is appointed}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and shall be subject to the authority and control of the Chief Electoral Officer. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) The Chief Electoral Officer shall exercise supervision over the functions}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of Returning Officers, poll clerks and interpreters and may give any such officers}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 directions as to the performance of their duties. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 48 Polling booths, ballot boxes, ballot papers \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 The Chief Electoral Officer shall provide the following things for taking}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the poll \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) One or more rooms for polling booths at each polling place, and in}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 each booth one or more inner compartments, separate from but}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 opening into the booth and having no other opening; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) In each inner compartment pencils for the use of the voters or other}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 suitable facilities for the marking of ballot papers; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) In each booth one or more ballot boxes having a lock and key and a}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 slit in the upper side by which the ballot papers may be put into}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the box; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (d) In each booth one or more copies of the main and supplementary}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 rolls and a sufficient number of ballot papers. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 49 Returning Officers, poll clerks, and interpreters \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) The Chief Electoral Officer shall appoint for each polling booth a}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Returning Officer to conduct the poll at that booth and one or more poll clerks }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 to assist}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Returning Officer, and may appoint such additional poll clerks and such}{ \f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 interpreters as he considers necessary. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Any Returning Officer may at any time on polling day appoint in}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 writing a substitute to act for him in respect of that election in case of his absence}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 from duty. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) If the Returning Officer fails to open the polling at any booth, or if he is}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 absent from duty and has not appointed a substitute, the poll clerk at the booth}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 may act for him and in that event shall be deemed to be his substitute. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) Every substitute while acting for any Returning Officer shall have all}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the powers, duties, and functions of that Returning Officer. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 50 Returning Officers, poll clerks and interpreters to make declaration \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Every Returning Officer and poll clerk and interpreter shall before the poll,}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and every substitute for a Returning Officer shall before acting, make a declaration}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in form 10 before the Chief Electoral Officer, or another Returning Officer. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 51 Scrutineers \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Each candidate may, by writing under his hand, appoint one scrutineer}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 for each polling booth at any election. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Every scrutineer shall, before being allowed to act, make a declaration}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in form 10 before the Chief Electoral Officer or a Returning Officer. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) Any scrutineer who during the hours of polling leaves the polling booth}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to which he is appointed, without having first obtained the permission of the}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Returning Officer at that polling booth, shall not be entitled to re-enter the booth}{ \f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or to resume his scrutiny. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) Nothing in this Act shall render it unlawful for a scrutineer to}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 communicate to any person information as to the names of persons who have}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 voted. \par }{\i\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 52 Hours of polling \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) The poll at every election shall commence at nine o\rquote clock in the morning}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of polling day, and, except as otherwise provided in this Act, shall finally close at}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 6pm of the same day. \par }{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Every elector who at the close of the poll is present in a booth for the}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 purpose of voting shall be entitled to receive a ballot paper and to mark and deposit}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 it in the same manner as if he had voted before the close of the poll. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 53 Place of ordinary voting \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Every person registered on an electoral roll unless he is a special voter,}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall be entitled to vote at any place in that constituency appointed for the taking}{\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the poll and at no other place. \par }{\i\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\i\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 The Ballot \par }{\i\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 54 Ballot box to be kept locked during poll \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4270420\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) The Presiding Officer shall, before the opening of the poll, and in the}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 sight of any of the scrutineers present, see that the ballot box is empty, and shall}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 close and lock it, and retain the key in his possession; and the ballot box shall not}{ \f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 again be opened until after the close of the poll. \par }{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) If the lock of a ballot box is damaged or defective so that the box cannot}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 be locked, the Presiding Officer shall securely seal the box instead of locking it. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 55 Persons not to remain in polling booth \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Not more than so many voters as the Presiding Officer determines shall}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 be allo wed in a polling booth at one and the same time, and not more than one}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 voter shall be allowed in any inner compartment at one and the same time. \par }{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) No person shall be allowed to remain in any polling booth after having}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 recorded his vote, except the Presi ding Officer and his clerks, any of the scrutineers,}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 an interpreter, and as many constables as the Presiding Officer thinks necessary to}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 keep the peace. \par }{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 56 Voters not to be spoken to in booth \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) No scrutineers or other official or unofficial person shall speak to any}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 voter in a polling booth either before or after the voter has given his vote, except}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 only the Presiding Officer or poll clerk (with an interpreter if necessary), who}{ \f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 may ask the questions he is authorised to put, and give such general directions as}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 may assist any voter to give his vote, and in particular may on request inform a}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 voter orally of the names of all the candidates in alphabetical order. \par }{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Every person who offends against this section commits an offence, and}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 is liable to a fine not exceeding 0.5 penalty units and may be at once removed}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 from the booth by order of the Presiding Officer. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 57 Questions may be put to voter \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) The Presiding Officer may, and if so required by any scrutineers shall,}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 before allowing any person to vote, put to him the following questions \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Are you the person whose name appears as A B in the electoral roll}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 now in force for the (Name) constituency? \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Are you 18 years of age or over? \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) Are you still possessed of the qualification in respect of which you}{\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 are registered? \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid2371908\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (d) Have you already voted at this election? \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Any person to whom these questions are put who does not answer the}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 same, or does not answer the first 3 in the affirmative and the fourth in the negative,}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall not be permitted to vote. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) Every person who wilfully and knowingly makes a false answer to}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 any of the questions that the Presiding Officer may put to him under this section}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 0.5 penalty units. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 58 Issue of ballot papers \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Every Presiding Officer shall, under this section, issue ballot papers to}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 all electors who apply to vote at the booth in respect of which he is appointed. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) The elector shall state his name to the Presiding Officer and shall give}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 such particulars as may be necessary to identify the entry in the printed rolls}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 relating to the elector. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) If the name of the elector appears in the rolls a line shall be drawn}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 through his name and number. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) If the name of the elector appears in the rolls, the Presiding Officer}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall then issue to the elector a ballot paper after he has prepared it in the following}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 manner \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Unless a consecutive number has been printed on the ballot paper}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and on the counterfoil, he shall enter on both the counterfoil and}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the ballot paper in the spaces provided a number (called a}{ \f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 consecutive number), beginning with the number one in the case}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the first ballot paper issued by him, and on all succeeding ballot}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 papers issued by him the numbers shall be consecutive, so that no}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 2 ballot papers issued in the same booth shall bear the same number; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) He shall then fold over the corner of the ballot paper on which the}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 consecutive number appears and shall firmly fix a piece of gummed}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 paper over that corner so as effectively to conceal the consecutive}{ \f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 number; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) On the counterfoil of the ballot paper he shall write his initials, and}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the number appearing in the roll against the name of the elector; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (d) He shall place his official booth stamp on the perforation between}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the ballot paper and the counterfoil so that the booth in which the}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ballot paper was issued may be identified. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (5) }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Every Presiding Officer who fails faithfully to perform the duty}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 imposed on him by this section, by reason whereof any of the}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 requirements}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of this section are not effectively fulfilled, shall be}{ \f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 liable to a fine not exceeding 0.5 penalty units; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) In so far as the failure relates to the duty of fixing a piece of gummed}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 paper over the consecutive number so as to conceal it effectively, it}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall be a sufficient defence if he satisfies the Court that he took all}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 reasonable precautions to secure the same. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 59 Method of voting \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) The voter, having received a ballot paper, shall immediately retire into}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 one of the inner compartments provided for the purpose, and shall there alone}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and secretly exercise his vote by marking his ballot paper by striking out the name}{ \f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of every candidate except the one for whom he wishes to vote. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Every voter shall, before leaving the inner compartment, fold his ballot}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 paper so that the contents cannot be seen, and shall then deposit it so folded in the}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ballot box. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 60 Spoilt ballot papers \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Any voter who, not having deposited his ballot paper in the ballot box,}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 satisfies the Presiding Officer that he has spoilt it by inadvertence may be supplied}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 with a fresh ballot paper, but only after the spoilt one has been returned to the}{ \f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Presiding Officer. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) The Presiding Officer shall \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Cancel every such spoilt ballot paper by writing across the face of}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 it the words }{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Spoilt by voter and a fresh ballot paper issued}{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and}{ \f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 writing his initials on it; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) If any ballot paper is inadvertently spoilt by the Presiding officer}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or any other official, cancel it by writing across the face of it the}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 words }{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Spoilt by official}{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and also the words }{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and a fresh ballot}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 paper issued}{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 if that is the case, and writing his initials on it; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) Retain all spoilt ballot papers in his possession until the close of the}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 poll. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) The Presiding Officer shall make up into separate packets and shall}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 deliver to the Chief Electoral Officer as soon as practicable after the close of the}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 poll all spoilt ballot papers at the polling booth at which he presided. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) The provisions of section 73(1) providing for the disposal of ballot}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 papers shall apply with respect to the disposal of spoilt ballot papers. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 61 Blind or disabled voters \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Any elector who is wholly or partially blind, or is unable to read or}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 write (whether because of physical handicap or otherwise), may vote under this}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 section. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) At the request of any such voter who has received a ballot paper the}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Presiding Officer shall accompany him into one of the inner compartments}{\f0\insrsid8783389\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 provided for the marking of ballot papers, and the ballot paper may there be}{ \f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 marked by the voter with the assistance of the Presiding Officer or may be marked}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 by the Presiding Officer under the instructions of the voter. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) The person assisting the voter shall sign his name on the back of the}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ballot paper and shall add the words }{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Witness for blind or partially blind person}{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or }{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Witness for person unable to read or write}{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 , as the case may be, and shall fold}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the ballot paper so that its face cannot be seen before depositing it in the ballot}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 box. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) A poll clerk or some other person nominated by the voter shall also}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 accompany him into the inner compartment and may, if so desired by the voter,}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 inspect the ballot paper before it is deposited in the ballot box. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (5) Any elector voting as a special voter may vote in the manner prescribed}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 by this section, with any necessary modifications, or in any manner prescribed by}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 regulations made under this Act. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (6) If any elector is precluded by reason of illness or infirmity from}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 attending at any polling booth, the Presiding Officer shall make such arrangements}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 as are in his opinion reasonably practicable to enable the voter, if he so desires, to}{ \f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 vote. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (7) Every person who is present under this section or with any regulations}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 when an elector votes and who communicates at any time to any person any}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 information obtained as to the candidate for whom the voter is about to vote or}{ \f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 has voted, or as to the number on the ballot paper given to the voter commits an}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 offence and shall b e liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 3 months. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 62 Procedure when second vote given in same name \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) If any person representing himself to be a voter at any election gives as}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 his name the name of any person to whom a ballot pape r has already been given}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 at the same election, the voter shall, upon giving satisfactory answers to any}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 questions put to him by the Presiding Officer, be entitled to receive a ballot paper}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in the same manner as any other voter, but that ballot paper (hereinafter referred}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to as a tendered ballot paper), instead of being put into the ballot box, shall be}{ \f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 given to the presiding officer who shall place it in an envelope, seal the envelope}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and then endorse the envelope with the name of the voter and his number in the}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 electoral roll. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2)}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) The name of the voter and his number in the electoral roll shall be}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 entered by the Presiding Officer on a list to be called the tendered}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 votes list, and that list shall be admissible as evidence in any legal} {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 proceedings arising out of the election. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) The tendered votes list shall be in form 11. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) The envelope containing the tendered ballot paper shall be placed by}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Presiding Officer in the ballot box but shall not be counted. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\i\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Special Voting \par }{\i\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 63 Voting by special voters \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Any registered elector may vote as a special voter if, on polling day, he}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 will not be in the constituency of which he is a resident. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Any such elector who desires to vote as a special voter shall, not later}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 than 7 days before polling day, apply to the Chief Electoral Officer for a certificate}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 enabling the applicant to vote in the constituency in which he will be present on}{ \f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 polling day, and the Chief Electoral officer if satisfied that the application is made}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in good fait h shall issue the certificate in form 12. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) On polling day, on delivery by the special voter of the certificate issued}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to him as aforesaid, the Presiding Officer at the place named in the certificate shall}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 supply the special voter with a ballot paper containing the names of the candidates}{ \f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 nominated for election. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) Subject to this section, all the provision of this Part shall, as far as}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 applicable and with the necessary modifications, apply with respect to voting by}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 special voters and to their votes. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (5) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Part, the consecutive}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 number of special ballot papers in any polling booth shall be in a different series}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 from that used in that booth for ordinary voting. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 64 Voting in advance of poll \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Any registered elector who is entitled to vote as a special voter may}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 instead of applying for a certificate under section 63(2) vote in advance of polling}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 day. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Application for leave to vote in advance shall be made to the Chief}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Electoral Officer at any time durin g office hours not earlier than 3 working days}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 after nomination day and not later than the day immediately preceding the day}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 fixed for taking the poll. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) Every applicant shall sign and deliver to the Chief Electoral Officer a}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 declaration in form 13 and the Chief Electoral Officer, if satisfied that the application}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 is made in good faith, shall issue to the applicant \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) A ballot paper; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) An envelope marked }{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Vote in Advance of Poll}{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and addressed to}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Returning Officer in charge of the constituency. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4)}{\f0\insrsid10575807 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10575807 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Before giving the ballot paper to the applicant, the Chief Electoral}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Officer shall proceed as provided in section 58; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10575807 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10575807 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) He shall also enter the date of voting in advance on the counterfoil}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and the top right-hand corner of the back of the ballot paper, and}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 also against the name of the applicant on the master roll. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (5) The applicant shall then alone and secretly on the ballot paper indicate}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the candidate for whom he desires to vote, place the ballot paper duly folded in}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the envelope, and deliver the envelope, after sealing it, to the Chief Electoral Officer. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (6) The Chief Electoral Officer shall hold for production on polling day}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the sealed envelope, together with the declaration form on whic h the consecutive}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 number shall be entered, and shall be personally responsible for their safe custody. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (7) }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) On polling day the Chief Electoral Officer shall deliver the sealed}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 envelopes to the Presiding Officers in charge of each of the polling}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 booths where votes have been made in advance of the poll. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) The Presiding Officer shall give a receipt to the Chief Electoral officer}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 for the envelopes and shall record the number of envelopes received}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 by him on the form provided for this purpose. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (8) The Presiding Officer shall during the hours of polling open all the}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 envelopes delivered to him, extract from it any ballot papers and deposit the ballot}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 papers, without unfolding them, in the ballot box. \par }{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (9) Any person who, with intent to offer to exercise more votes than are}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 lawfully permitted at the same election, after having applied for a certificate}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 enabling him to vote as a special voter under section 63, applies for leave to vote}{ \f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in advance of poling day, or, after having voted in advance of polling day, applies}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 for a certificate as a special voter, commits an offence and is liable to imprisonment}{\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 for a term not exceeding 3 months. \par }{\i\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\i\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Preliminary Count of Votes \par }{\i\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 65 Procedure after close of poll \par }{\b\f0\insrsid11949700\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) At each polling booth the Presiding Officer shall, as soon as practicable}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 after the close of the poll, in the presence of such of the scrutineers as}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 choose to be present, and the poll clerks, but of no other person, perform the}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 following duties \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) He shall make up into separate parcels \endash \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (i) the certified copies of the main roll and supplementary rolls}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 on which the fact of any person having received a ballot paper}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 has been noted; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (ii) all the counterfoils of ballot papers that have been issued to}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 voters; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (iii) all the spoilt ballot papers; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (iv) all the unused ballot papers. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) He shall then open the ballot boxes and, taking therefrom all the}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ballot papers in it, proceed to ascertain the number of votes received}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 by each candidate; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) He shall set aside as informal all ballot papers which do not clearly}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 indicate the candidate for whom the voter desired to vote; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (d) He shall announce the result of the voting at the polling booth at}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 which he presides and arrange for the result of the voting to be}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 transmitted as soon as possible to the Chief Electoral Officer; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (e) He shall make up into separate parcels \endash \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (i) the used ballot papers, together with (but in separate}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 enclosures) the ballot papers set aside as informal, and the ballot}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 papers set aside under section 62; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (ii) a certificate signed by himself and by such of the scrutineers as}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 are present and consent to sign it of the number of votes}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 received by each candidate; the number of ballot papers set}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 aside as informal, the number of ballot papers set aside under}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 section 62; the number of spoilt ballot papers, the number of}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ballot papers delivered to special voters, the number of unused}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ballot papers, and the number of ballot papers originally}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 delivered to him. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Each parcel made up under this section shall be endorsed by the}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Presiding Officer with a description of its contents, the name of the constituency,}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the name of the polling place, the number of the booth and the date of the polling;}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and the endorsement shall be signed by the Presiding Officer and by such of the}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 scrutineers as are present and desire to sign it; and the parcel shall be enclosed in}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 paper or similar material and shall be properly secured. \par }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) The Presiding Officer shall forthwith forward all the parcels mentioned}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in this section to the Chief Electoral Officer. \par }{\i\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\i\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Scrutiny of the Rolls \par }{\i\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 66 Scrutiny of the rolls \par }{\b\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) The Chief Electoral Officer shall make arrangements for a scrutiny of}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the rolls as soon as practicable after the close o f the poll, and shall give notice in}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 writing to each of the candidates or their scrutineers of the time and place at which}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 he will commence the scrutiny. \par }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) No person other than the Chief Electoral Officer and his assistants, and}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 one person appointed as scrutineer by each candidate for the purpose, shall be}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 present at the scrutiny. \par }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) No candidate shall act as scrutineer under this section. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 67 Marked copies of rolls to be compared \par }{\b\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) The Chief Electoral Officer shall, in the presence and hearing of his}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 assistants (if any) and such scrutineers as are entitled to be present under this Act,}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 but of no other person, compare one with another all the certified copies of the}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 main roll and the supplementary rolls on which the fact of any person having}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 received a ballot paper has been noted and all records of special votes exercised,}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and shall on an unmarked copy of the main roll and every supplementary roll}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (called the master roll) draw a line through the number and name of any elector}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 who is shown on any of the certified copies of the rolls or in any record of special}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 votes issued as having received a ballot paper. \par }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2)}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) If on that comparison, or from the checking of declarations in respect}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of special votes, or from the report of the Presiding Officer on the}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ballot papers set aside under section 62 and after such inquiry as}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Chief Electoral Officer deems necessary, it appears that the same}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 voter has received more ballot paper than lawfully ballot paper,}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Chief Electoral Officer shall, in the presence of his assistants (if}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 any) and such scrutineers as choose to be present, but of no other}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 person, open the parcel or parcels of ballot papers used at the polling }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 booth or polling booths at which that voter appears to have received}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 a ballot paper, and shall s elect from it the ballot papers which appear}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 from their consecutive numbers and counterfoils to have been issued}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to that voter, and shall disallow every vote appearing to have been}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 given by means of the ballot papers so selected. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) If the Chief Electoral Officer is satisfied that the ballot papers were}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 lawfully received by the voter entitled to it the Chief Electoral Officer}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall allow those votes to which the voter is entitled. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) For the purposes of subsection (2), every ballot paper issued to a special}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 voter shall be deemed to have been issued at a polling booth. \par }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) Except in the case of the ballot papers so selected therefrom, the Chief}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Electoral Officer shall inspect only the consecutive numbers on the ballot papers}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in the several parcels so opened, and shall so cover the ballot papers that no person}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 present shall have the opportunity of determining the candidate for whom any}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 particular voter has voted. \par }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 68 Parcels to be secured after scrutiny \par }{\b\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) When the Chief Electoral Officer has selected from any parcel all the}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ballot papers he is required to select therefrom, he shall forthwith in the presence}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of his assistants (if any) and such scrutineers as are present, but of no other person}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 close and secure the parcel, and shall endorse on it a memorandum of the fact of}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the ballot papers having been selected from that parcel, specifying the same by}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the name of the person to whom the same appear to have been delivered, and}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall sign the endorsement with his name. \par }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) The Chief Electoral Officer shall set aside all ballot papers selected by}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 him from any parcel as herein provided, and shall in the presence of his assistants}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (if any) and such scrutineers as are present, but of no other person, secure those}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ballot papers in a separate parcel and shall endorse the parcel with a description}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the contents of it and shall sign the endorsement with his name. \par }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\i\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Official Count and Declaration of Poll \par }{\i\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 69 Counting the votes \par }{\b\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) On completion of the scrutiny hereinbefore directed the Chief}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Electoral Officer, with such assistants as he deems necessary, and}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in the presence of such of the scrutineers appointed under section}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 66 as are present, but of no other person, shall select and open one}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the parcels of used ballot papers referred to in section 65 (1)(e)}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and shall mark each ballot paper in it with a number in consecutive}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 order, beginning with the number one, so that no 2 ballot papers in}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 that parcel shall bear the same number. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) The procedure set out in this subsection need not be delayed until}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the inquiries under section 66(2) have been completed, but the ballot}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 papers from any particular polling booth shall not be counted until}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 any inquiries in respect of ballot papers from that booth have been}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 completed. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) When the ballot papers from the parcel so selected have been marked}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 as aforesaid the Chief Electoral Officer shall make a record of the last number}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 marked, and shall then, in the presence of his assistants (if any) and the scrutineers}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 as aforesaid, but of no other person, deal with the ballot papers as follows \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (i) He shall reject as informal any ballot paper \endash \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (I) That does not bear the official mark if there is reasonable}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 cause to believe that it was not issued to a voter by any}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Presiding Officer; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (II) That purports to vote for more candidates than the number}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of candidates elected; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (III) That has anything not authorised by this Act written or}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 marked on it which the elector can be identified; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (IV) That does not clearly indicate the candidate for whom the}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 voter desired to vote; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (ii) no ballot paper shall be rejected as informal by reason only of}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 some informality in the manner in which it has been dealt with}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 by the voter if it is otherwise regular, and if in the opinion of}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Chief Electoral Officer the intention of the voter in voting \par is clearly indicated; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (ii) no ballot paper shall be rejected as informal by reason only of}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 some error or omission on the part of an official, if the Chief}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Electoral Officer is satisfied that the voter was qualified to vote}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 at the election; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) The Chief Electoral Officer shall then count the number of votes}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 received by each candidate, and the number of votes rejected as}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 informal, and compare the result of that count with the certificate}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the Presiding Officer in respect of the preliminary count, and}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall, where necessary, amend that certificate; and every such}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 certificate shall be initialled by the Chief Electoral Officer; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) The Chief Electoral Officer shall then make up and secure the parcel}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 anew, and endorse on it a memorandum specifying the number of}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ballot papers contained in the parcel, the number of votes received}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 by each candidate, the number of informal ballot papers, and the}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 number of the booth at which the votes were recorded; and the}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 endorsement shall be signed by the Chief Electoral Officer. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) After the ballot papers from one parcel have been dealt with in the}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 manner aforesaid, those from the remaining parcels shal l be successively dealt}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 with in like manner, the marking of the ballot papers to commence with the number}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 one in the case of each parcel. \par }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) The ballot papers of special voters shall be dealt with in like manner,}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 after which they shall be made up together into a parcel which shall be properly}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 secured and shall be endorsed in the manner described in this section. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 70 Declaration of result of poll \par }{\b\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) When all the ballot papers have been dealt with as aforesaid the Chief}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Electoral Officer, having ascertained the total number of votes received by each}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 candidate, shall declare the result of the poll by giving public notice of it in form}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 14. \par }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Where there is an equality of votes between candidates and the addition}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of a vote would entitle one of those candidates to be declared elected, the Chief}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Electoral Officer shall forthwith apply to a Judge of the High Court for a recount}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 under section 71 and that section shall apply accordingly, except that no deposit}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall be necessary. \par }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) In any case where on any recount under section 71 there is an equality}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of votes between candidates and the addition of a vote would entitle one of those}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 candidates to be declared elected, the Chief Electoral Officer shall determine by}{ \f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 lot which candidate shall be elected. \par }{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) The Chief Electoral Officer shall report the result of every election to}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Clerk of the Assembly who shall by warrant under his hand declare the}{\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 successful candidate to be elected and shall publicly notify the date of the warrant. \par }{\i\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\i\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Recount \par }{\i\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 71 Application to Judge for recount \par }{\b\f0\insrsid10616878\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Where any candidate has reason to believe that the public declaration}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 by the Chief Electoral Officer of the number of votes received by each candidate is}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 incorrect, and that on a recount of it the first-mentioned candidate might be found}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to be elected, he may within 3 days after the public declaration apply to a Judge}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 for a recount of the votes. \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Every such application shall be accompanied by a deposit of such sum}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 as Cabinet may prescribe by regulation. \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) The Judge shall cause a recount of the votes to be commenced within 3}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 days after receiving the application, and shall give notice in writing to the Chief}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Electoral Officer and to each of the candidates or their scrutineers of the time and}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 place at which the recount will be made. \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4)}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) The recount shall be made in the presence of the Judge or of an}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 officer appointed by him for the purpose, and shall as far as}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 practicable be made in the manner provided in the case of the}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 original count; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) No person shall be present at the recount except the Judge or the}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 officer appointed by him, his assistants (if any), the Chief Electoral}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Officer and his assistants (if any) and the scrutineers appointed}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 under section 66. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (5) The Judge shall have all the powers that the Chief Electoral Officer had}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 on the original count, and may reverse any decision made by the Chief Electoral}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Officer in the exercise of those powers. \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (6) If on the recount the Judge finds that the public declaration was incorrect}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 he shall order the Chief Electoral Officer to give an amended declaration of the}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 result of the poll. \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (7) The Judge may make such order as to the costs of and incidental to the}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 recount as he deems just, and, subject to any such order, shall direct the deposit}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 made under this section to be returned to the person who paid it. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 72 Ballot papers and certificate to be compared on recount \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) At any recount made as aforesaid the Chief Electoral Office shall}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 produce to the Judge all the used ballot papers, together with the certificate stating}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the total number of ballot papers used at the election. \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par (2) \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) If on comparing the number of ballot papers stated in the certificate}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 with the ballot papers used at the election the Judge finds that any}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the ballot papers have been lost, stolen, or in any way interfered}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 with during the interval between the official count and the recount,}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the official count made by the Chief Electoral Officer shall be deemed}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to be correct, and the result of the poll declared accordingly. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Where in any such case there is an equality of votes between}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 candidates and the addition of a vote would entitle one of those}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 candidates to be declared elected, the Chief Electoral Officer shall}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 determine by lot which candidate shall be elected. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\i\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\i\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Disposal of Ballot Papers \par }{\i\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 73 Disposal of ballot papers, rolls \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) As soon as practicable after polling day the Chief Electoral Officer shall}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 enclose in separate packets in the following manner all the parcels transmitted to}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 him by the several Presiding Officers or made up and secured by himself \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) He shall enclose in one or more separate packets all the parcels of}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 used ballot papers, including the special voters\rquote ballot papers and}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 all counterfoils corresponding to those ballot papers; in one or more}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 other separate packets all parcels of unused and spoilt ballot papers;}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in another all parcels of ballot papers set aside under sections 62}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and 68 and in one or more other separate packets all parcels}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 containing ballot paper accounts, copies of rolls (except the master}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 roll), books, or other papers, as in this Act provided, and all letters,}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and other papers received from any Chief Electoral Officer in respect}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the votes of special voters; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) He shall properly secure the said several packets, and endorse them}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 with a description of the contents of it respectively; and the name}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the constituency and the date of the polling, and shall sign the}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 endorsement; and shall forthwith forward the said packets to the}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Registrar of the High Court; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) He shall also at the same time properly secure and transmit to the}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Registrar of the Court a parcel containing all ballot papers printed}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 for the election and not used by the Chief Electoral Officer or}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 distributed for use to any Presiding Officer. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) The Registrar of the Court shall forthwith give or send to the Chief}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Electoral Officer a receipt under his hand for the said packets and parcel. \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) The Chief Electoral Officer shall send the master roll to the Registrar of}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Electors and the Registrar shall keep it until the next general election. \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) Any registered elector of the constituency may inspect any master roll}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 at the Registrar\rquote s off ice without payment of any fee at any time when the office is}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 open for the transaction of business. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 74 Disposal of packets \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) The packets and parcel shall be safely kept for one year unopened,}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 unless the Court orders them, or any of them, to be opened. \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) At the end of one year the packets and parcel shall be destroyed}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 unopened in the presence of the Clerk of the Assembly and the Registrar of the}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Court. \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 75 Papers taken from parcels as evidence in certain cases \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Any ballot paper and any copy of a roll, and any book purporting to be}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 taken from any such parcel as aforesaid, and having written on it respectively,}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 under the hand of the Registrar of the Court a certificate of the several particulars}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 by this Act required to be endorsed on the parcel shall be conclusive evidence in}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 any Court that it was so taken and that it, if a ballot paper, was deposited and, if a}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 roll or book, was kept or used at the election and booth to which the endorsement}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and writing relate. \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Every ballot paper so certified shall be evidence of a vote given at the}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 poll, and of the correspondence of the number appearing on the ballot paper with}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the number appearing on any roll so certified as of the same election and booth,}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 according to the tenor of the said ballot paper. \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) But in the case of the ballot papers set aside or selected by a Presiding}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Officer or by the Chief Electoral Officer, the correspondence shall be evidence}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 only of some person having voted in the name appearing on the roll. \par }{\i\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\i\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Maintenance of Order at Elections \par }{\i\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 76 Presiding Officer to maintain order \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Every Presiding Officer shall have power to enforce order and keep the}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 peace at any election and may, without any other warrant than this Act, cause to}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 be arrested and taken before a Judge or Commissioner of the High Court any}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 person reasonably suspected of knowingly and wilfully making a false answer to}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 any of the questions the Presiding Officer is authorised to put, or who attempts to}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 personate any voter or to vote more than once at the same election, or who obstructs}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the approaches to any polling booth, or who otherwise behaves in a disorderly}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 manner or causes disturbances at any election; and all constables shall aid and}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 assist the Presiding Officer in the performance of his duty. \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 77 Adjournment of poll \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Where the polling at any polling place cannot start or has to be}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 suspended whether by reason of riot or open violence, natural disaster, or any}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 other cause, the Presiding Officer shall adjourn the taking of the poll at that polling}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 place to the following day, and if necessary from day to day until the poll can be}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 taken, and shall forthwith give public notice of the adjournment in such manner}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 as he thinks fit. \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) The poll shall not be kept open for more than 9 hours in all at any}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 polling place. \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\i\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Custody of Ballot Papers \par }{\i\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 78 Prevention of irregularities \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 In order to prevent the commission at any election of irregularities in respect}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the improper possession of ballot papers the following shall apply \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) The Chief Electoral Officer shall give to the person printing the ballot}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 papers a receipt specifying the total number of ballot papers received}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 by him, and it shall be the duty of the printer to see that all copies}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the ballot paper other than those delivered to the Chief Electoral}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Officer are immediately destroyed; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Every Presiding Officer shall give to the Chief Electoral Officer a}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 receipt specifying the total number of ballot papers received by him,}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and shall be personally responsible for the safe custody of all such}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ballot papers from the time they are received by him until they are}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 issued or otherwise disposed of under this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) Every Presiding officer shall be personally responsible for the safe}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 custody of all ballot papers used at the polling booth at which he}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 presides from the time each ballot paper was placed in the ballot}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 box by the voter until the parcel of used ballot papers has been}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 delivered to the Chief Electoral Officer as in this Act provided and}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Presiding officer obtained from the Chief Electoral officer a}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 receipt in writing for the parcel, which receipt the Chief Electoral}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Officer is in all cases required to give on such delivery; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (d) In like manner the Chief Electoral Officer shall be personally}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 responsible for the safe custody of all ballot papers used at the}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 polling booth at which he presides until they have been sent to the}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Registrar of the Court as hereinbefore provided, and also for the}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 safe custody of all parcels of used ballot papers for which he has}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 given a receipt to a Presiding Officer, until they have been sent by}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 him to the Registrar of the Court as aforesaid; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (e) Every person who fails to take reasonable steps to secure the safe}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 custody of all ballot papers for which he is responsible, with the}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 result that any such ballot paper is removed from his custody, shall}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 be liable to a fine not exceeding 1 penalty unit or to imprisonment}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 for a term not exceeding 6 months; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (f) Every person shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 1 penalty unit}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 who wilfully or negligently allows any copy of a ballot paper printed}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 by him to come into the possession of any person other than the}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Chief Electoral Officer; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (g) Every person shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 1 penalty unit}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 who except under any regulations made under this Act in relation}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to special voters, obtains possession of or has in his possession any}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ballot paper other than the one given to him by the Chief Electoral}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Officer or Presiding Officer for the purpose of recording his vote,}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or retains any ballot paper in his possession after leaving the polling}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 booth. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\i\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Offences at Elections \par }{\i\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 79 Interfering with voters \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Every person commits an offence and shall be liable to a fine not}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 exceeding 0.5 penalty units who at an election \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) In any way interferes with any elector, either in the polling booth}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or while on his way to it, with the intention of influencing him or}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 advising him as to his vote; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) At any time on polling day before the close of the poll in or in view}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or hearing of any public place holds or takes part in any}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 demonstration or procession having direct or indirect reference to}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the poll by any means whatsoever; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) At any time on polling day before the close of the poll makes any}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 statement having direct or indirect reference to the poll by means}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of any loudspeaker or public address apparatus or cinematograph}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 apparatus; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (d) At any time on polling day before the close of the poll, or at any}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 time on any of the 3 days immediately preceding polling day, prints}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or distributes or delivers to any person anything being or purporting}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to be in imitation of any ballot paper to be used at the poll and}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 having on it the names of the candidates or any of them, together}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 with any direction or indication as to the candidate for whom any}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 person should vote, or in any way containing any such direction or}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 indication, or having on it any matter likely to influence any vote; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (e) At any time on polling day before the close of the poll exhibits in or}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in view of any public place, or publishes or distributes, or}{\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 broadcasts, any statement advising or intended or likely to influence}{ \f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 any elector as to the candidate or party for whom he should vote: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12080679\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10575807 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Provided that this paragraph shall not apply to any statement in a}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 newspaper published before six o\rquote clock in the afternoon of the day}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 before polling day: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10575807 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10575807 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Provided also that where any statement is so exhibited before}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 pooling day in a fixed position not in view of a polling place it shall}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 not be an offence to leave it so exhibited on polling day: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10575807 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10575807 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Provided further that the Chief Electoral Officer may at any time}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 on polling day cause to be removed or obliterated any statement to}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 which this paragraph applies which is exhibited within half a mile}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of a polling place, and may recover all expenses incurred in so doing}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 from the persons by whom or by whose direction the statement}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 was exhibited, as a debt due by them jointly and severally to the}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Government; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (f) At any time on polling day before the close of the poll prints or}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 distributes or delivers to any person any card or paper (whether or}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 not it is an imitation ballot paper) having on it the names of the}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 candidates or any of them; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (g) Exhibits or leaves in any polling booth any card or paper having}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 thereon any direction or indication as to how any persons should}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 vote or as to the method of voting; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (h) At any time on polling day before the close of the poll, within, or at}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the entrance to, or in the vicinity of, any polling place \endash \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (i) gives or offers to give to any person any written or oral}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 information as to any name or number of the main roll or any}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 supplementary roll being used at the election; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (ii) permits or offers to permit any person to examine any copy of}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the main roll or any supplementary roll being used at the}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 election. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) It shall not be an offence against this section for any person to wear or}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 display (whether on his person or not) any party emblem. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) Nothing in this section shall apply to any official statement or}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 announcement made or exhibited under the authority of this Act. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 80 Publishing defamatory matter at election time \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Every person shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 1 penalty unit or to}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months who at any time after public}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 notice has been given of any election and before the close of the poll publishes or}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 exposes, or causes to be published or exposed, to public view any document or}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 writing or printed matter containing any untrue statement defamatory of any}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 candidate and calculated to influence the vote of any elector. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 81 Erasing and altering official mark \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Every person shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 1 penalty unit who}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 erases, obliterates, or alters any official mark, stamp, or writing on any ballot paper,}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or places on it any writing, print, or other matter which might lead persons to}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 believe that it was put on it by any official or person duly authorised in that behalf. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 82 Offences \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Every person commits an offence against this section who \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Forges, or counterfeits, or fraudulently defaces, or fraudulently}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 destroys any ballot paper, or the official mark on any ballot paper; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Without due authority supplies any ballot paper to any person; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) Fraudulently puts into any ballot box any paper other than the ballot}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 paper that he is authorised by law to put in there; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (d) Fraudulently takes out of a polling booth any ballot paper; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (e) Without due authority destroys, takes, opens, or otherwise interferes}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 with any ballot box, or box or packet or parcel of ballot papers,}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 then in use for the purposes of an election, or in course of}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 transmission by post or otherwise, or thereafter whenever the same}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 may be kept as a record of the election. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\i\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Every person who commits an offence against this section shall be liable}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 on conviction \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) If an officer appointed under this Act to imprisonment for a term}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 not exceeding 2 years; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) If any other person, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 months. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) Every person who attempts to commit any offence against this section}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one half of}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the longest term to which a person committing the offence may be sentenced. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 83 Property in Chief Electoral Officer \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 In any prosecution for an offence in relation to any ballot boxes, ballot}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 papers, or making instruments at an election, the property in the boxes, papers,}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and instruments may be stated as being in the Chief Electoral Officer. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 84 Infringement of secrecy \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Every official, clerk, scrutineer, interpreter, and constable in attendance}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 at a polling booth shall maintain and aid in maintaining the secrecy of the voting}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in the booth, and shall not communicate to any person, except for some purpose}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 authorised by law, any information likely to defeat the secrecy of the ballot. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) No person, except for some purpose authorised by law, shall \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Interfere with or attempt to interfere with a voter when marking}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 his vote; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Attempt to obtain in a polling booth information as to the candidate}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 for whom any voter in a booth is about to vote or has voted; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) Communicate at any time to any person any information obtained}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in a polling booth as to the candidate for whom any voter at the}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 booth is about to vote or has voted, or as to the consecutive number}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 on the ballot paper given to any voter at the booth. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) Every person in attendance at the counting of the votes shall maintain}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and aid in maintaining the secrecy of the voting, and shall not communicate any}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 information obtained at the counting as to the candidate for whom any vote is}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 given in any particular ballot paper. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) No person shall directly or indirectly induce any voter to display his}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ballot paper after he has marked it, so as to make known to any person the name}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of any candidate for or against whom he has voted. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (5) Every person who offends against this section shall be liable to}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1079762 {\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 PART 4 \par CORRUPT PRACTICES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 85 Corrupt practices \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Every person is guilty of a corrupt practice, and is liable to imprisonment}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 for a term not exceeding one year, who, in connection with any election, is convicted}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of bribery, treating, undue influence, or personation as defined in this Part. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 86 Bribery \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Every person commits the offence of bribery who, in connection with any}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 election \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Directly or indirectly gives or offers to give to any elector any money}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or valuable consideration or any office or employment in order to}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 induce the elector to vote or refrain from voting; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Directly or indirectly makes any gift or offer as aforesaid to any}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 person in order to induce that person to procure or endeavour to}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 procure the return of any candidate or the vote of any elector; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) Upon or in consequence of any such gift or offer, procures or}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 endeavours to procure the return of any candidate or the vote of}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 any elector; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (d) Advances any money to any person with the intent that that money}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or any part of it shall be expended in bribery within the meaning of}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 this section; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (e) Being an elector, directly or indirectly receives or agrees to receive}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 any gift, money, valuable consideration, office, or employment as}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 aforesaid in return for voting or refraining from voting or for}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 agreeing to it. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 87 Treating \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Every person commits the offence of treating who, being a candidate at}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 any election, by himself or any other person on his behalf, corruptly gives or}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 provides any meat, drink, entertainment, or other provision to or for any person}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 for the purpose of procuring his own election or on account of his having been}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 elected or for any other purpose calculated to influence the vote of that person. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 88 Undue influence \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Every person commits the offence of undue influence who, by himself or}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 any other person on his behalf, uses or threatens to use any force, violence or}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 restraint, or inflicts or threatens to inflict any injury, damage, harm, or loss upon}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or against any person in order to induce or compel that person to vote or refrain}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 from voting or on account of that person having voted or refrained from voting,}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or who by abduction, duress, or any fraudulent device or contrivance in any way}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 interferes with the free exercise of the franchise by an elector. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 89 Personation \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Every person commits the offence of personation who at any election applies}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 for a voting paper in the name of some other person, living or dead, or of a fictitious}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 person, or who, having voted once at any such election, applies again at the same}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 election for a voting paper in his own name. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1079762 {\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 PART 5 \par DISPUTED ELECTIONS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 90 Election petitions \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Where any candidate and 5 electors, or where any 10 electors, are}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 dissatisfied with the result of any election held in respect of which that candidate}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 is nominated, or in which those electors are registered, they may, within 14 days}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 after the declaration of the result of the election, by petition filed in the High}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Court as hereinafter mentioned, demand an inquiry as to the conduct of the election}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or of any candidate or other person at it. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Every such petition shall be accompanied by a deposit of $20. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) The petition shall be in form 15 and shall be filed in the Court, and}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall be heard and determined before a Judge of the Court. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (4) The petition shall allege the specific grounds on which the complaint is}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 founded, and no grounds other than those stated shall be investigated except by}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 leave of the Judge and upon reasonable notice being given, which leave may be}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 given on such terms and conditions as the Judge deems just. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (5) Evidence may be given to prove that the election of any rejected}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 candidate would be invalid in the same manner as if the petition had complained}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of his election. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 91 Candidate may oppose petition \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Any candidate may, at any time before the commencement of the inquiry,}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 file in the Court a notice in writing of his intention to oppose the petition, and}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 thereupon the candidate shall be deemed to be the respondent to the petition. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 92 Time for holding inquiry \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 The inquiry shall be commenced within 14 days after the filing of the}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 petition, but not earlier than 14 days after the day on which the poll was closed,}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and not less than 7 days\rquote public notice shall be given of the time and place at}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 which the inquiry will be held. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 93 Powers of Judge on inquiry \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 For the purposes of the inquiry, the Judge shall have and may exercise all}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the powers of citing parties, compelling evidence, adjourning from time to time}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and from place to place, and maintaining order that he would have in this ordinary}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 jurisdiction, and, in addition, may at any time during the inquiry direct a recount}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or scrutiny of the votes given at the election, and shall disallow the vote of every}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 person who \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Has voted, not being entitled to vote; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Has given more votes than he was entitled to give. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 94 Certain irregularities \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 No election shall be declared void by reason of any irregularity in any of}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the proceedings preliminary to the polling or by reason of any failure to hold a}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 poll at any place appointed for holding a poll, or to comply with the directions}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 contained or incorporated in this Act as to the taking of the poll or the counting of}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the votes or by reason of any mistake in the use of the forms contained or}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 incorporated in this Act, if it appears to be the Judge that the election was conducted}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 under the principles laid down in and by this Act and that the irregularity, failure,}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or mistake did not affect the result of the election. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 95 Result of inquiry \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) The Judge shall determine whether, by reason of some irregularity that}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in his opinion materially affected the result of the election, the election is void; or}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 whether the candidate whose election is complained of, or any and what other}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 candidate, was duly elected. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) The Judge shall cause any determination under this section to be}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 transmitted to the Clerk of the Assembly, who shall forthwith \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Publicly notify any such determination; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Where any election is determined to be void, declare the seat vacant}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 under section 10; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) Where any other candidate is determined to be elected, declare that}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 candidate to be elected under section 70 and revoke any warrant}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 previously issued by him under that section which is not consistent}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 with the determination. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 96 Persons committing irregularities to be prosecuted \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Where on any such inquiry the Judge is of the opinion that any irregularity}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 has been wilfully committed by any person, he shall direct the officer in charge of}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Police to take proceedings for the prosecution of that person, who on conviction}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall (unless some other penalty is elsewhere prescribed) be liable \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) To a fine not exceeding 2 penalty units where the irregularity, in the}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 opinion of the Judge, materially affected the result of the election;}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) To a fine not exceeding 0.5 penalty units, where the irregularity did}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 not, in the opinion of the Judge, materially affect the result but}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 defeated the fairness of the election; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) To a fine not exceeding 0.5 penalty units, where the irregularity did}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 not, in the opinion of the Judge, either materially affect the result or}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 defeat the fairness of the election. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 97 Costs of inquiry \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1)}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) The Judge may order that the expenses of and incidental to the}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 inquiry shall be borne either by any party to the inquiry, or, where}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 he declares the election void on the ground or partly on the ground}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of any negligence or misfeasance of any electoral officer or other}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 person exercising any functions at the election under this Act, may}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 order that those expenses or any part of it shall be borne by that}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 officer or other person; and that order shall have the same effect}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and may be enforced in like manner as it if were a judgment for a}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 sum of money obtained in the Court; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) No such order shall be made against any person other than a party}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 to the inquiry, unless he has been summoned to attend and give}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 evidence at the inquiry. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Subject to any such order, the Judge shall direct that the deposit}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 accompanying any petition shall be returned to the person or persons who paid}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the same, unless the Judge is of opinion that the petitioners have failed to establish}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the grounds specified in their petition, or any other grounds investigated by leave}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of the Judge, in which case the deposit or the surplus remaining after satisfying}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the order shall be deemed to be forfeited to Her Majesty, and shall form part of the}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 public revenue of Niue. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 98 Determination by Court final \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Every determination or order by the Judge in respect of or in connection}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 with an election petition shall be final. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1079762 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1079762 {\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 PART 6 \par MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 99 Notification of bankruptcy and death \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) The Registrar of the Court shall forthwith after adjudication as a}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 bankrupt of a member, or after his conviction of an offence under section 102(2) or}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of any offence described in section 12(1}{\f0\insrsid10575807\charrsid15754771 ) (}{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 e) notify the fact to the Clerk of the}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Assembly. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) The Registrar of Births and Deaths by whom the death of any member}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 is registered shall, within one working day of making that registration, notify the}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 fact to the Clerk of the Assembly. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 100 Printing and forms \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Any requirement of printing under this Act shall be satisfied by}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 typewriting and any mechanical process of reproducing typewritten copies, and}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the term }{\f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 printed}{ \f0\insrsid15754771 "}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 shall, where necessary, be construed accordingly. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Where any form prescribed by or referred to in this Act is not available,}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 a form may be improvised, and any electoral officer using or issuing any such}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 form improvised shall affix his initials or official mark to it. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 101 Form and transmission of documents \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Every person making or giving any claim, application, declaration, or}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 notice under this Act shall sign the same with his own hand, or, if he cannot write,}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 his mark shall be attested by a Postmaster, an officer of the Court, or any electoral}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 officer. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Save as otherwise provided in this Act, every such document may be}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 delivered to any electoral officer appointed in any constituency for the purposes}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of this Act who shall transmit it to the Chief Electoral Officer, the Court, or the}{ \f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 appropriate electoral officer, as the case may be, by mail or telegram as}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 circumstances require, and the expenses of any such transmission of any such}{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 bona fide document shall be paid out of the pubic revenues of Niue. \par }{\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 102 Offences \par }{\b\f0\insrsid12598435\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Every person commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 0.5 penalty units, who \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (a) Procures himself to be nominated as a candidate for election as a}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 member knowing himself to be incapable under any provisions of}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 this Act holding that office; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Signs any nomination paper purporting to nominate to that office}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 a person who is, to the knowledge of the person so signing,}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 incapable as aforesaid; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) Signs any nomination paper knowing himself not to be qualified to}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 nominate a candidate. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Every member who sits or votes in the Assembly, being disqualified}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 under any provisions of this Act and knowing himself to be so disqualified, or}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 being liable to have his seat declared vacant under any provisions of this Act and}{ \f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 knowing himself to be so liable, commits an offence and is liable to a fine not}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 exceeding 0.5 penalty units for every day on which he so sits or votes. \par }{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 103 General penalty for offences \par }{\b\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Every person appointed to carry the provisions of this Act into execution}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 commits an offence, and is liable to a fine not exceeding 1 penalty unit or to}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month who is guilty of any wilful or}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 negligent act of commission or omission contrary to this Act in respect of any}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 election, and for which no other penalt y is provided by this Act. \par }{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Any other person who commits a breach of this Act for which no other}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 penalty is provided by this Act is liable to a fine not exceeding 1 penalty unit. \par }{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 104 Validation of irregularities \par }{\b\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Where anything is omitted to be done or cannot be done at the time required}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 by or under this Act, or is done before or after that time, or is otherwise irregularly}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 done in matter of form, or sufficient provision is not made by or under this Act,}{ \f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Chief Electoral Officer may, by public notice, at any time before or after the}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 time within which the thing is required to be done, extend that time, or validate}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 anything so done before or after the time required or so irregularly done in matter}{ \f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of form or make other provision for the case as he thinks fit. \par }{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 105 Regulations \par }{\b\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (1) Cabinet may make such regulations as may be deemed necessary or}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 expedient for the purpose of giving full effect to this Act and for the due}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 administration of it. \par }{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (2) Regulations made under this section may prescribe penalties for}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 offences against the regulations, not exceeding imprisonment for a term of 3 months}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 or a fine of 1 penalty unit, or both. \par }{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (3) Any regulations made under this section shall be laid before the}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Assembly wi thin 14 days after the date of the making of it if the Assembly is then}{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in session, or if not, within 14 days after the commencement of the next ensuing}{ \f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 session. \par }{\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 \endash \endash \endash \endash \endash \endash \endash \endash \endash \endash \endash \endash \endash \endash \endash \endash \endash \endash \endash \endash \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\b\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 SCHEDULE}{\b\f0\insrsid11889830 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\b\f0\insrsid1443651\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 1}{\f0\insrsid1443651\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS AN ELECTOR \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid9777856\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 I hereby claim to have my name entered upon the Electoral Roll for the}{\f0\insrsid11889830\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Constituency, and I declare that the answers to the following questions are true}{\f0\insrsid11889830\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and correct in every particular: \par }{\f0\insrsid11889830\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 1 (a) Your full name:}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }{\f0\insrsid1443651\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ................................................................................................................................ \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (Surname)}{\f0\insrsid1603939\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (First Name) }{ \f0\insrsid1603939\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (Middle Name) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid4655097\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (b) Your father\rquote s name:}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }{\f0\insrsid1443651\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ................................................................................................................................ \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (Surname) }{\f0\insrsid1603939\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (First Name) }{ \f0\insrsid1603939\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (Middle Name) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid8783389\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (c) Your husband\rquote s/wife\rquote s name:}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }{\f0\insrsid1443651\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ................................................................................................................................ \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (Surname) }{\f0\insrsid1603939\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (First Name) }{ \f0\insrsid1603939\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (Middle Name) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid8783389\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 2. Your present occupation: ........................................................................................... \par }{\f0\insrsid8783389\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 3. Your present residential address: ..............................................................................}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }{\f0\insrsid1443651\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ...................................................................................................................................... \par }{\f0\insrsid8783389\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 4. Have you resided in Niue throughout the period of 12 months immediately}{\f0\insrsid8783389\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 before the making of this application?}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }{\f0\insrsid1443651\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ...................................................................................................................................... \par }{\f0\insrsid8783389\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 5. Have you lived at your present address throughout that 12 month period?}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }{\f0\insrsid1443651\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ...................................................................................................................................... \par }{\f0\insrsid8783389\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 6. If not, list the addresses, with the length of time, at which you have lived }{\f0\insrsid10974137\charrsid15754771 during that}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 12 month period.}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }{\f0\insrsid10575807\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ...................................................................................................................................... \par Address Length of time \par }{\f0\insrsid8783389\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 7. Put a cross (X) in the space which applies to you:}{\f0\insrsid8783389\charrsid15754771 \par \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Are you Male ................... }{\f0\insrsid7687845\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Are you Single .......... \par }{\f0\insrsid7687845\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Female............................... }{\f0\insrsid7687845\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Married ...................... \par }{\f0\insrsid8783389\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 8. Write in these spaces: \par }{\f0\insrsid7687845\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Your date of birth ........................................................................................................ \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (Day)}{\f0\insrsid10974137\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid7687845\charrsid15754771 \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (Month) }{\f0\insrsid10974137\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (Year) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid4480571\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Your age today ....................................................................................................... years \par }{\f0\insrsid4480571\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 9. Are you a New Zealand citizen?............................................................................... \par }{\f0\insrsid4480571\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 10. If you are not a New Zealand citizen, do you have the status of a Permanent}{\f0\insrsid4480571\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Resident of Niue?}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }{\f0\insrsid1443651\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 .................................................................................................................................... \par }{\f0\insrsid4480571\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 11. On what grounds do you claim that status?}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }{\f0\insrsid1443651\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 .................................................................................................................................... \par }{\f0\insrsid4480571\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 12. Have you at some time resided continuously in Niue for not less than 3 years? \par .................................................................................................................................... \par Signed and declared by the applicant this day of 20 . \par }{\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Signature of applicant: ................................................................................................... \par }{\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Signature of witness: ...................................................................................................... \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 (Witness must be a registered elector, or Electoral Officer, or a Postmaster) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Section 17(4) }{\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 2 \par NOTICE OF TRANSFER \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 To the Registrar for the........................................................................... Constituency. \par }{\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 PLEASE remove from your electoral roll the name of (Surname), (Christian name), \par (Address on former roll), (Occupation on former roll), (Sex), as the elector was \par registered in this constituency on (Date). \par }{\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ................................................................. \par }{\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Registrar for the .............................. Constituency \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Section 19(a) }{\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 3}{\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 NOTICE OF OBJECTION BY ELECTOR \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 To the Registrar for the........................................................................... Constituency. \par }{\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 I, (Name in full), of (postal address in full), hereby give notice that I object \par * to the registration on any roll of (name in full), of (postal address in full) \par * to the retention of the name of (name in full) of (postal address in full),}{\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 on the roll for the........................................Constituency. \par }{\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 The grounds of my objection are the following: ........................................................ \par .......................................................................................................................................... \par }{\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Dated this.....................................day of...........................20............... \par }{\f0\insrsid7687845\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Signature: ................................................... \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid8479531\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 *Delete words that do not apply \par }{\f0\insrsid7687845\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Section 20(b) }{\f0\insrsid15090062\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 4 \par NOTICE OF OBJECTION BY REGISTRARY \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15090062\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 To Take notice that I object \par }{\f0\insrsid15090062\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 * to your registration on any electoral roll \par * to the retention of your name on the roll for the.....................................Constituency}{\f0\insrsid15090062\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 on the following grounds: \par }{\f0\insrsid15090062\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Unless the annexed notice of appeal is signed by you and returned to me within}{\f0\insrsid7687845\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 days from this date, your name will be removed from the roll without further}{\f0\insrsid7687845\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 proceedings. \par }{\f0\insrsid15090062\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Dated this.....................................day of...........................20............... \par }{\f0\insrsid15090062\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Registrar: .................................................... \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid15090062\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Constituency: ............................................. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid15090062\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 *Delete words that do not apply \par }{\f0\insrsid15090062\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 NOTICE OF APPEAL \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15090062\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 To the Registrar for the...................................................Constituency \par Take notice that I appeal from your objection to my registration \par }{\f0\insrsid7687845\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 * on any electoral roll \par * on the roll for the...............................................Constituency on the following}{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 grounds: \par }{\f0\insrsid3765726\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Dated this.....................................day of...........................20............... \par }{\f0\insrsid3765726\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Signature and address: ................................................................................................... \par }{\f0\insrsid3765726\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 *Delete words that do not apply \par }{\f0\insrsid3765726\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Section 23(2) }{\f0\insrsid3765726\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 5 \par ELECTORAL ROLL FOR................................................CONSTITUENCY \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid3765726\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Roll of Persons Entitled to Vote \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid16212479\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 For a Representative for the...............................................Constituency}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid1443651\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 _____________________________________________________________________}{\f0\insrsid16212479\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Number on Roll }{\f0\insrsid16212479\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Name in Full, Residence, \par }\pard \ql \li2880\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin2880\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Occupation, Sex \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 _____________________________________________________________________}{\f0\insrsid16212479\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ...........................................................Registrar \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid16212479\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Section 33 }{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 6 \par NOMINATION PAPER \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 To the Chief Electoral Officer: \par }{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 WE (name), and (name), being registered on the Electoral Roll for the}{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 .......................Constituency hereby nominate (name, residence, occupation),}{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 registered on the roll for the.......................................C onstituency, with his consent,}{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 as a candidate at the election of a Representative for the..............................}{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Constituency, the holding of which election is appointed for the..................................}{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 day of ............................20 ............................ \par }{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Dated this.............................day of..........................20................ \par }{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 To the best of our knowledge, on nomination day, namely the......................day of \par 20...............(name) will have been ordinarily resident (within the meaning of that}{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 expression as it is defined in section 12 of the Niue Assembly Act 1966) in Niue}{ \f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 throughout the period of 3 months immediately preceding that date and will have}{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 at some period resided continuously in Niue for not less than twelve months. \par }{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Dated this........................day of..........................20..................... \par }{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 A.B. \par C.D. \par (Full names, residences and occupations) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 CONSENT}{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 I, (name) hereby consent \par }{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 * to the above nomination \par * to my nomination as a candidate at the election of a ..............................................}{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 representative for the .................................Constituency for the Common electoral}{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 role by A.B. and C.D. \par }{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 And I solemnly declare that throughout the period of three months immediately}{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 preceding nomination day, namely the..........................day of......................20.........I}{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 have been ordinarily resident (within the meaning of that expression as it is defined}{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in section 12 of the Niue Assembly Act 1966) in Niue. \par (Full name, residence & occupation) \par }{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 *Delete words that do not apply. \par }{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Section 37 }{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 7 \par NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF NOMINATION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 To the Chief Electoral Officer}{\f0\insrsid2521235\charrsid15754771 :}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 I hereby give notice that I withdraw my name as a candidate at the election of a}{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 representative for the ...............................Constituency for the Common electoral}{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 role, the holding of which election is appointed for the.........................day} {\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of..................20...................... \par }{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Signature of candidate: ........................... \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Received at the hour of ...........on the................day of..................20.................}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }{\f0\insrsid1443651\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Signature of Chief Electoral Officer \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Section 43 }{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 8 \par Election of a Representative of the}{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ...........................................Constituency Ballot Paper \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Directions \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Strike out the name of every candidate except the one for whom you wish to vote. \par You must not vote for more than one candidate. \par After voting, fold this paper and place it in the ballot box. \par You must not take it out of the polling booth. \par If you spoil this paper, return it to the Presiding Officer and obtain another. \par }{\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Lipitoa \par Makaola \par Sisipi \par Tusini, Mose \par Tusini, Sione \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid11757358\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 8A \par Election of Representatives for the \par Common Electoral Roll \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13004627\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 DIRECTIONS \par }{\f0\insrsid13004627\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 1. Strike out the name of every candidate except those for whom you wish to}{\f0\insrsid13004627\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 vote. \par }{\f0\insrsid13004627\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 2. You must not vote more than once. \par }{\f0\insrsid13004627\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 3. After voting fold this paper and place it in the ballot box. \par }{\f0\insrsid13004627\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 4. You must not take it out of the polling booth. \par }{\f0\insrsid13004627\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 5. If you spoil this paper, return it to the Presiding Officer and obtain another.}{\f0\insrsid13004627\charrsid15754771 \par \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Section 43(4) }{\f0\insrsid13004627\charrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 9}{\f0\insrsid13004627\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 COUNTERFOIL FOR BALLOT PAPER}{\f0\insrsid13004627\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Consecutive No................................. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13004627\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 To be entered here and also on the top right-hand corner of the back of the ballot}{\f0\insrsid13004627\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 paper.}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }{\f0\insrsid1443651\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 .................................................................... \par Designation of Roll: \par (To be entered here only) \par .................................................................... \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13004627\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Stamp across the perforation so that the )}{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Official \par official booth stamp on the polling place )}{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Booth \par shall appear on both the counterfoil and ) }{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Stamp \par the ballot paper. \par }{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Initials of Presiding Officer: \par ........................................................... \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Sections 50, 51}{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 10 \par DECLARATION BY RETURNING OFFICER, POLL CLERKS, \par SCRUTINEERS AND OTHER OFFICERS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 I, A.B, solemnly declare that I will faithfully and impartially according to the best}{\f0\insrsid10575807 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 of my skill and judgment, exercise and perform all the powers or duties reposed}{\f0\insrsid10575807 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 in or required of me by the Niue Assembly Act 1966, and I solemnly promise that}{\f0\insrsid10575807 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 I will not, except as provided by the said Act directly or indirectly disclose any}{\f0\insrsid10575807 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 fact coming to my knowledge at any election. \par }{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Signature ................................................... \par }{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Declared and signed at......................this..............................day of .............. 20...........}{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Before me: \par }{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Signature: .................................................. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Capacity of witness: ................................. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 NOTE: The witness, in the case of a Returning Officer, must be the Chief Electoral}{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Officer. In the case of any other electoral officer or of any scrutineer, the witness}{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 must be the Chief Electoral Officer or a Returning Officer. \par }{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Section 62}{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 11 \par TENDERED VOTES LIST \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Name of Voter }{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Number in Roll \par }{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 1. .......................................................... }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ..................................................... \par 2. .......................................................... .}{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ..................................................... \par 3. .......................................................... }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ...................................................... \par }{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Each of the abovenamed persons, representing himself to be a voter, applied for a}{\f0\insrsid10575807 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ballot paper after another person has voted as that voter. Each applicant gave}{\f0\insrsid10575807 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 satisfactory answers to the questions in section 62 of the Niue Assembly Act 1966,}{\f0\insrsid10575807 }{ \f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and I therefore entered on this list his name and his number in the electoral roll. \par }{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Constituency ........................................... \par Polling Booth at: ..................................... \par }{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 .......................................... Presiding Officer \par ........................................................ 20............ \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Section 63(2)}{\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 12 \par CERTIFICATE FOR SPECIAL VOTES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1443651 {\f0\insrsid7872355\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 To the Returning officer for the.............................................Constituency.}{\f0\insrsid10575807 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Whereas (name, occupation, address) is an elector registered on the electoral roll}{\f0\insrsid10575807 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 for the............................. ................ Constituency and has duly applied for a certificate}{\f0\insrsid10575807 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 enabling him to vote in the ............................................. Constituency pursuant to the}{\f0\insrsid10575807 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 provisions of section 63 of the Niue Assembly Act 1966. \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 I hereby certify that the said (name) is entitled to vote in the \par ............................................. Constituency at the election appointed to be held on}{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the...................................day....................... of.........................20...................... \par Dated this.............................................day of.............................................20......... \par Chief Electoral Officer \par ........................................................ 20............ \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Section 64}{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 13 \par DECLARATION ON VOTING IN ADVANCE OF POLL \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 I hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief the following}{\f0\insrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 statements are true: \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 1. My surname and Christian names are: \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Surname:...................................................................................................................... \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Full Christian name: .................................................................................................. \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 2. My address is: ............................................................................................................. \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 3. My occupation is: ....................................................................................................... \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 4. I am registered as an elector of the .................................................. Constituency. \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 5. I am still possessed of the qualification I respect of which I am registered. \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 6. I have not already voted at this election. \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 7. I have not applied for a certificate as a special voter pursuant to Section 63 of}{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 the Niue Assembly Act 1966. \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Signature of elector: ........................................................ Date:....................................... \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ................................................................ \par Chief Electoral Officer \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Section 70 \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 14 \par Declaration of Result of Poll}{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 .....................................................Constituency \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 I hereby declare the result of the poll taken on the .................................................... \par .................................day of......................................20................. For the election of a \par representative for the Constituency of to be as follows: \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Candidates }{\f0\insrsid15754771 \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Votes received \par C.D. }{\f0\insrsid15754771 \tab \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ................................. \par E.F}{\f0\insrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 .}{\f0\insrsid15754771 \tab \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ................................. \par G.H. }{\f0\insrsid15754771 \tab \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 .................................. \par K.L. }{\f0\insrsid15754771 \tab \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 ................................. \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Total number of valid votes .................................. \par Number of votes rejected as informal .................................. \par I thereby declare the said C.D. to be elected. .................................. \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Dated at............................................this............................day of...................20....... \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 A.B. \par Chief Electoral officer}{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 14A}{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Declaration of Result of Poll:}{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Common Electoral Roll}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 I hereby declare the result of the poll taken on the.......................day of....................... \par 20........ for the election of six (6) representatives for the common electoral roll to be \par as follows:}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Candidates }{\f0\insrsid15754771 \tab \tab \tab \tab }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Votes Received \par 1}{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 2}{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 3}{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 4}{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 5}{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 6}{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 7}{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 8}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Total number of valid votes ..........................}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Number of votes rejected as informal ..........................}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 I }{\f0\insrsid12415575\charrsid15754771 therefore}{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 declare the candidates numbered from 1 to 6 inclusive to be elected as \par representatives of the common electoral roll.}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Dated at Alofi this...........................day of..................................20....................}{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Chief Electoral Officer}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Section 90 }{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Form 15 \par PETITION FOR INQUIRY}{\f0\insrsid13915123 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771\charrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 In the matter of an election of members of the Niue Assembly held \par on............................the........................day of.................20.............. \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 To................................., Judge of the High Court in Niue. \par The Petition of the undersigned, namely \endash \par (name, occupation, address), Candidate \par (name, occupation, address), Elector \par humbly shows: \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 1. Your petitioners state that the said election was held on the day of 20}{\f0\insrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and that A.B. was declared to be elected as a representative for the}{ \f0\insrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Constituency for the Common electoral roll: \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 2. And your petitioners say that (state the facts and grounds on which the}{\f0\insrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 petitioners rely). \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Wherefore your petitioners pray that it may be determined that the said A.B.* was}{\f0\insrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 not duly elected (or that the election was void)* (or) that (name) was duly elected,}{\f0\insrsid15754771 }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 and ought to have so been declared. \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Dated at........................this...............................day of................20............... \par }{\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 Signatures: .............................................. \par ................................................................. \par ................................................................. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15754771 {\f0\insrsid15754771 \par }{\f0\insrsid13915123\charrsid15754771 *Delete words which do not apply \par }}