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28(1)Each candidate may appoint agents (in this Schedule referred to as "counting agents ") to attend at the counting of the votes.
(2)Notice in writing of every appointment, stating the name and address of the person appointed, shall be given by the candidate to the returning officer three days at least before the opening of the poll, and the returning officer may refuse to admit to the place where the votes are counted any counting agent whose name and address have not been so given, notwithstanding that his appointment may be otherwise valid, and any notice required to be given to a counting agent by the returning officer may be delivered at or sent by post to the address stated in the notice.
(3)If a counting agent dies or becomes incapable of acting, the candidate may appoint another counting agent in his place and shall forthwith give to the returning officer notice in writing of the name and address of the counting agent so appointed.
29The returning officer shall make arrangements for counting the votes in the presence of the counting agents as soon as practicable after the close of the poll and shall give to the agents notice in writing of the time and place at which he will begin to count the votes.
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