ELECTORAL ACT 1985 - SECT 86

ELECTORAL ACT 1985 - SECT 86

86—Presiding officer may appoint substitute

        (1)         The presiding officer at a polling booth may appoint a suitable person to act in the position during a temporary absence of the presiding officer from the polling booth.

        (2)         A person appointed under subsection (1) has, while acting in the position of the presiding officer, all the powers, functions and responsibilities of the presiding officer.