If you are a Returning Officer, you cannot have an official job in a political organisation. This means you cannot be part of a group that supports a particular politician or party. You have to be independent and not favour any political group when you are working as a Returning Officer.

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Government and voting > Elections

24: Employees appointed by Chief Electoral Officer, or

"Who the Chief Electoral Officer can hire to help with elections"

26: Returning Officer to make declaration, or

"The person in charge of elections must promise to follow the rules before starting work"

Part 2Officers

25General provision as to Returning Officers

No Returning Officer shall hold any official position in any political organisation.