SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1The Electoral Commission

Assistant Electoral Commissioners

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1

The Commission may appoint one or more Assistant Electoral Commissioners to inquire into, and report to the Commission or a Boundary Committee on, such matters as the Commission or a Boundary Committee think fit.

2

A person may not be appointed as an Assistant Electoral Commissioner if he is a person who (by virtue of section 3(4)) may not be appointed as an Electoral Commissioner.

3

An Assistant Electoral Commissioner shall—

a

be appointed either for a fixed term or for the purposes of a particular inquiry; and

b

(subject to sub-paragraph (4)) hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment.

4

An Assistant Electoral Commissioner shall cease to hold office on the occurrence of such an event as is mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (d) of paragraph 3(3).

5

The Commission shall pay an Assistant Electoral Commissioner such remuneration, and any such allowances or expenses, as may be provided for by or under the terms of his appointment.