7Time periods relating to the conduct of an election

7 Time periods relating to the conduct of an election

7 Time periods relating to the conduct of an election

(1) In the conduct of an election, the Returning Officer is to allow an interval:

(a) between the publication of the notice of election and the closing date, of not less than 28 days, and

(b) between the issue of voting papers and the day fixed for the election, of not less than 14 days.

(2) However the Returning Officer may prescribe a shorter interval if the Returning Officer considers it necessary in order for the election to be conducted on the day fixed for the election.