187Effect of registration etc.

187 Effect of registration etc. (1) The appointment of a reporting agent: (a) takes effect on the entry of the name and address of the agent in the register of reporting agents; and (b) ceases to have effect if the name and address of the agent are removed from the register. Electoral Act 2004 100 (2) The name and address of a person appointed as a reporting agent must not be removed from the register unless: (a) the person gives the Commission written notice that the person has resigned the appointment; or (b) the candidate, secretary of the registered party or financial controller that appointed the person gives the Commission: (i) written notice that the person has ceased to be the reporting agent; and (ii) notice under section 184 of the appointment of another person as reporting agent; or (c) the person is convicted of an offence against this Part; or (d) if the person was appointed by a registered party – the party's registration is cancelled. (3) If the reporting agent of a registered party is convicted of an offence against this Part, the secretary of the party must give notice under section 184 of the appointment of another person as reporting agent of the party: (a) within 28 days after the conviction; or (b) if an appeal against the conviction is started within the 28 days mentioned in paragraph (a) and the conviction is affirmed – within 28 days after the appeal is decided. (4) If the reporting agent of a registered party dies, the secretary of the party must, within 28 days after the death, give the Commission: (a) written notice of the death; and (b) notice under section 184 of the appointment of another person as reporting agent of the party.