(1)  The Commission or a returning officer may appoint appropriate persons to be election officials for Assembly or Council elections or any other ballots or elections conducted by the Commission.

(2)  The functions and powers of an election official appointed under this section are –

(a) the functions and powers specified by or under this Act in respect of an election official; and

(b) any other functions and powers not inconsistent with this Act as may be specified by the Commission.

(3)  The Commission may require any person appointed under this section to sign an approved declaration with respect to the performance or exercise of his or her functions or powers.

(4)  A person holding office as an election official is not subject to the State Service Act 2000 .

(5)  A State Service officer or State Service employee may hold office as an election official in conjunction with his or her employment in the State Service.