59Extension of time

#### 59 Extension of time 59 Extension of time > > (1) The returning officer may fix a day for the close of nominations or the taking of the poll that is later than the day fixed by a previous notice. > > > (2) The returning officer may fix a later day under this clause only if the returning officer is of the opinion that the election would otherwise fail. > > > (3) The returning officer must give notice of the later day in the same manner as the previous notice of the election. > > > (4) A notice published under this clause must not fix a day for the taking of the poll more than 14 clear days after the day fixed for that purpose by the previous notice.