27Definitions

27 Definitions

27 Definitions

In this Division—

appropriate officer means—

(a) in the case of an election to a vacancy as required by clause 6 (1) of Schedule 2 to the Act—the secretary of the Rice Marketing Board, or

(b) in any other case—the Secretary.

area includes electoral district.

calling of the ballot for an election means the date on which a notice is first published for the election under clause 36.

calling of the election for an election means the date on which a notice is published for the election under clause 28.

close of enrolments for an election means the final time and date fixed by the returning officer for the close of enrolments in the election.

close of exhibition of the roll for an election means the final time and date fixed by the returning officer for the close of exhibition of the roll in the election.

close of nominations for an election means the final time and date fixed by the returning officer for the close of nominations in the election.

close of the ballot for an election means the final time and date fixed by the returning officer for the close of the ballot for the election.

electoral district means an electoral district appointed under section 9 (1) of the Act.

final roll for an election means the roll prepared by the returning officer under Subdivision 5.

preliminary roll for an election means the roll provided to the returning officer under clause 35.