Delivery of ballot papers
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31.—(1) For the purposes of issuing ballot papers, the returning officer may use—
(a)a universal postal service provider;
(b)a commercial delivery firm.
(2) Where the services of a universal postal service provider or commercial delivery firm are to be used, envelopes addressed to electors must be counted and delivered by the returning officer with such form of receipt to be endorsed by that provider or firm as may be arranged.
(3) Delivery of all envelopes addressed to electors and all return envelopes must be pre-paid by the returning officer.