Gaming Machine Regulation 2004
22Counting votes for ballot
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22 Counting votes for ballot (1) The result of a ballot for a club must be worked out by the person conducting the ballot. (2) A vote must not be counted in the ballot if— (a) the person conducting the ballot receives the vote after the voting close date; or (b) the member voting has already voted in the ballot. (3) If the result of the ballot is worked out by an independent ballot service provider, the provider must give the club secretary written notice of the result of the ballot— (a) within 7 days after the voting close date for the ballot; or (b) if the provider and the secretary agree that the provider should give the secretary notice sooner than 7 days after the voting close date—by the agreed date.
Section 22A page 18 Gaming Machine Regulation 2004 (4) As soon as practicable after working out the result of the ballot, or receiving written notice of the result, the club secretary must— (a) display the result— (i) at each premises to which the ballot relates; and (ii) on the club’s website; and (b) give the commission written notice of the result.