(1)  The returning officer, in consultation with the Electoral Commissioner, may in writing appoint persons to act as electoral officers to assist in conducting the poll in an electoral area.

(2)  The returning officer, in consultation with the Electoral Commissioner, may appoint an electoral officer as electoral officer in charge of an issuing place.

(3)  If an electoral officer in charge is unable to perform any functions under this Part, the returning officer, in consultation with the Electoral Commissioner, may make any arrangement for a substitute to act as electoral officer in charge.

(4)  An electoral officer is a worker within the meaning and for the purposes of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 and the Asbestos-Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Act 2011 .