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papers, spoilt ballot papers, tendered ballot papers, ballot paper accounts, verifications of such accounts or any other election materials referred to in regulation

46A(5) or 46B(5); or".

COUNCIL CHAMBER,

1991.

Clerk of Councils.

Explanatory Note

These regulations amend the Legislative Council (Electoral Provisions) (Procedure) Regulations to provide for -

(a)

(b)

the postponement of an election (prior to its

commencement) in the event of a predicted typhoon or

other emergency;

the adjournment of the poll or the count in respect of an election (which has already commenced) in the event of a typhoon, predicted typhoon or other

emergency;

(c) revised election petition procedures; and

(d) secrecy provisions in respect of ballot boxes and

election materials in the event of the postponement

or adjournment of an election.