21Voting by email

21 Voting by email

21 Voting by email

(1) As soon as practicable after the close of nominations in an election, the returning officer must send by email to each voter the following—

(a) an electronic ballot paper prepared in accordance with clause 14,

(b) an electronic candidate information sheet, if applicable,

(c) directions on how to submit the completed electronic ballot paper.

(2) Each voter must—

(a) vote in accordance with the directions contained on the ballot paper, and

(b) submit the vote in accordance with the directions contained in the email.

(3) The returning officer must ensure that all electronic ballot papers are stored securely in such a way that ensures that the vote recorded by any voter cannot be identified until the counting of the votes begins.