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In various parliamentary systems, a '''Returning Officer''' is responsible for overseeing [[election]]s in one or more constituencies. |
In various parliamentary systems, a '''Returning Officer''' is responsible for overseeing [[election]]s in one or more constituencies. |
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==United Kingdom== |
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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. Returning Officers in the [[United Kingdom]] normally announce the results in the following manner: |
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. Returning Officers in the [[United Kingdom]] normally announce the results in the following manner: |
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:I, ''name'', the Acting Returning Officer for the ''name of seat'', hereby give notice that the total number of votes given for each candidate at the election of ''date'' was as follows, ''list of candidates and the number of votes received''. And that ''name of winning candidate(s)'' has been duly elected to ''name of democratic body'' for ''name of seat'' (as ''name of office''). |
:I, ''name'', the Acting Returning Officer for the ''name of seat'', hereby give notice that the total number of votes given for each candidate at the election of ''date'' was as follows, ''list of candidates and the number of votes received''. And that ''name of winning candidate(s)'' has been duly elected to ''name of democratic body'' for ''name of seat'' (as ''name of office''). |
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==Australia== |
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In [[Australia]] a returning officer is an employee of the [[Australian Electoral Commission]] who heads the local divisional office full-time, and oversees elections in their division. |
In [[Australia]] a returning officer is an employee of the [[Australian Electoral Commission]] who heads the local divisional office full-time, and oversees elections in their division. |
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==Ireland== |
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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. |
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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==Hong Kong== |
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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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==Germany== |
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[[Germany]] has a [[Federal Returning Officer]]. |
[[Germany]] has a [[Federal Returning Officer]]. |
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*[[Chief Electoral Officer of Quebec]] |
*[[Chief Electoral Officer of Quebec]] |
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[[Category:Elections]] |
[[Category:Elections]] |
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Revision as of 16:05, 2 October 2008
In various parliamentary systems, a Returning Officer is responsible for overseeing elections in one or more constituencies.
United Kingdom
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. Returning Officers in the United Kingdom normally announce the results in the following manner:
- I, name, the Acting Returning Officer for the name of seat, hereby give notice that the total number of votes given for each candidate at the election of date was as follows, list of candidates and the number of votes received. And that name of winning candidate(s) has been duly elected to name of democratic body for name of seat (as name of office).
Australia
In Australia a returning officer is an employee of the Australian Electoral Commission who heads the local divisional office full-time, and oversees elections in their division.
Ireland
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.
Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, the returning officer is usually a judge.
Germany
Germany has a Federal Returning Officer.
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