Sch 1 s 43Election materials

Sch 1 s 43 Election materials

43 Election materials

(1) After the results of an election are declared, the returning officer must—

(a) parcel the marked and unmarked ballot papers, the roll and other papers or envelopes used in the election, and

(b) seal, endorse and sign each parcel and allow any scrutineers present to watch the returning officer carry out those actions and countersign the parcel, and

(c) securely store the parcels and electronic files relevant to the election, for 12 months after the election.

(2) The returning officer must allow inspection of stored election materials—

(a) at the direction of a court, or

(b) if authorised or required by law.