Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2019A00002:clause:2_111
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2019A00002
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 111
Character Range: 65495–67164

111  Subsection 46A(3)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:
 (2A) Each Divisional Returning Officer to whom envelopes or records are forwarded under subsection (1A) must:
 (a) compare the particulars on the envelopes with the particulars appearing in the records made under paragraph 67(2)(e) or subsection 73F(2), note the number of envelopes and, if the envelopes are to be forwarded to another Divisional Returning Officer, report any discrepancies to that Divisional Returning Officer; and
 (b) place the envelopes, together with the record made under paragraph 67(2)(e) or subsection 73F(2), in one or more securely fastened containers; and
 (c) if the envelopes are to be forwarded to another Divisional Returning Officer:
 (i) cause the envelopes to be delivered to the other Divisional Returning Officer; and
 (ii) forward to the other Divisional Returning Officer advice in writing of the total number of envelopes delivered to that Divisional Returning Officer.

Obligations on DROs in relation to declaration votes
 (3) Each Divisional Returning Officer to whom advices or envelopes are forwarded under subsection (2) or (2A), or who deals with advices or envelopes under subsection (2A), must:
 (a) maintain a record of the particulars of the advices, and of the number of envelopes bearing certificates or declarations, received from each Assistant Returning Officer and pre‑poll voting officer; and
 (b) until they are dealt with under another provision of this Act, keep the envelopes so received in one or more securely fastened containers; and
 (c) compare the record referred to in paragraph (a) with the envelopes received and note any discrepancies.