Local Government (General) Regulations 2025
9Parties to election dispute
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9 Parties to election dispute
(1) The Supreme Court may allow a person to appear and be heard, or to be represented, in election dispute proceedings under this Division.
(2) A party may only be represented by one person.
(3) The Electoral Commissioner is entitled to appear and be heard in any election dispute proceedings.
(4) The Electoral Commissioner is a party in the proceedings if –
(a) the Electoral Commissioner appears under subregulation (3) ; or
(b) the dispute involves the conduct of an electoral officer.