You can cast a vote using a voting document during the voting period. You must follow the rules made under the Local Electoral Act 2001. The electoral officer cannot count your vote if they receive it after voting closes, unless the rules say they can.
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An elector may cast a vote using a voting document during the voting period in accordance with regulations made under this Act.
No vote received by the electoral officer after the close of voting may be counted, unless permitted by regulations made under this Act.
