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In the [[United Kingdom]], a '''Returning Officer''' is responsible for overseeing [[Elections in the United Kingdom|elections]] in one or more constituencies. |
In the [[United Kingdom]], a '''Returning Officer''' is responsible for overseeing [[Elections in the United Kingdom|elections]] in one or more constituencies. |
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In [[England and Wales]] the post of Returning Officer is an honorary one, held by the [[High Sheriff]] of the [[county]], and in practice the job is delegated to an '''Acting Returning Officer''', who is usually a senior officer in the local authority. |
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In the [[Republic of Ireland]], the post of Returning Officer in [[Dublin]] is held by the City Sheriff, and in other constituencies by the City or County Manager — the chief administrative officer of the local authority. |
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In [[Hong Kong]], the returning officer is usually a judge. |
In [[Hong Kong]], the returning officer is usually a judge. |
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Revision as of 17:26, 23 February 2007
In the United Kingdom, a Returning Officer is responsible for overseeing elections in one or more constituencies.
In England and Wales the post of Returning Officer is an honorary one, held by the High Sheriff of the county, and in practice the job is delegated to an Acting Returning Officer, who is usually a senior officer in the local authority.
In the Republic of Ireland, the post of Returning Officer in Dublin is held by the City Sheriff, and in other constituencies by the City or County Manager — the chief administrative officer of the local authority.
In Hong Kong, the returning officer is usually a judge.
Germany has a Federal Returning Officer
See also
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