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[Subsidiary]
CAP. 381] Legislative Council (Electoral Provisions)
(Procedure) Regulations
[1988 Ed.
(i) each validly nominated candidate listed in such notice with an extract of that part of the final register, in such format and containing such additional information (if any) as the registration officer may determine, for the constituency specified in such notice; (L.N. 190/88)
(ii) each returning officer with a copy of the final register or part thereof for the constituency in respect of which that officer is appointed;
(c) do such other acts and things as may be necessary for the proper supervision of the election in accordance with the Ordinance and these regulations.
(2) For the purposes of these regulations, a poll card sent to an elector or an elector's authorized representative under subregulation (1) shall specify-
(a) the constituency in which the elector is registered;
(b) the date of the election and the hours of the poll; and
(c) the polling station at which he may vote.
Votes to be given by ballot
PART VI
CONTESTED ELECTIONS
22. At every poll voting shall be by secret ballot and the election shall be conducted in accordance with the Ordinance and these regulations.
Taking of poll
23. (1) Polling shall commence and close on the day appointed for the holding of an election in any constituency at such time or times as the registration officer may determine in respect of that constituency.
(2) The registration officer shall publish such notice of the time or times determined under subregulation (1) as he may deem necessary, including notice in the Gazette.
(3) (Repealed L.N. 190/88)
Directions for guidance of electors in voting
24. A notice in the specified form giving directions for the guidance of electors and authorized representatives in voting shall be exhibited outside each polling station and in each compartment of that polling station.
Design of ballot box
25. Every ballot box shall be constructed so that ballot papers may be placed within but may not be removed unless the ballot box is unlocked.