29Scrutineers in respect of election

29 Scrutineers in respect of election

(1)  If an election is to be determined, in accordance with clause 30 , at an annual meeting of a regional committee, the chairperson of the meeting is to appoint 2 scrutineers, from among the full members present at the meeting –

(a) to receive and examine the ballot papers for the election; and

(b) to provide a report of the result of the election to the meeting in accordance with clause 30(4)(a) .

(2)  A candidate for an election, or a person who has nominated such a candidate, may not be appointed as a scrutineer for the election.

(3)  If the scrutineers for an election do not agree as to the validity of a vote, or ballot paper, in the election, the chairperson of the meeting where the election is held is to give the final decision as to its validity.