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Referendums Act 1997
sec.41Recounting of votes
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### sec.41 Recounting of votes
At any time before the writ is returned to the Governor, the commission may direct the returning officer, or another member of the commission’s staff, to recount some or all of the ballot papers for the referendum.
A person carrying out a recount of ballot papers must, so far as practicable, ensure the requirements of section 39 are complied with.
A returning officer or an assistant returning officer must act in accordance with any directions given by the commission.
(sec.41-ssec.1) At any time before the writ is returned to the Governor, the commission may direct the returning officer, or another member of the commission’s staff, to recount some or all of the ballot papers for the referendum.
(sec.41-ssec.2) A person carrying out a recount of ballot papers must, so far as practicable, ensure the requirements of section 39 are complied with.
(sec.41-ssec.3) A returning officer or an assistant returning officer must act in accordance with any directions given by the commission.