117Notice of recount results

117  Notice of recount results

 (1) The AEO must, as soon as practicable after the result of a recount under paragraph 167(d) has been ascertained:

 (a) at the *place of nomination or at another place specified in writing by the AEO for the purpose of this section, declare the name of the candidate elected as a result of the recount; and

 (b) by a signed notice certify the name of the candidate elected, and send the notice to the Electoral Commissioner.

 (2) The Electoral Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after receiving a notice under subsection (1):

 (a) give to the Minister a copy of the notice, certified by the Electoral Commissioner; and

 (b) cause to be published in the Gazette a copy of the notice.