Organisation and Conduct of Elections

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The Voting Process using a translucent Ballot Box |
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National Assembly, Rodrigues Regional Assembly and Local Government Council elections are conducted according to the relevant legislations. |
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Nomination and Poll Days for all these elections are fixed by the President. |
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The Electoral Supervisory Commission, after consultation with the Electoral Commissioner, appoints the Returning Officer and junior staff - who are all public officers. |
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The Returning Officer and their deputies work in close collaboration with the ESC (Electoral Supervisory Commission) and Electoral Commissioner's Office for the smooth running of the election. |
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On Nomination, Poll and Counting days, the Returning Officer is assisted by other election officers. |
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On Nomination Day, party/Groups and independent candidates submit their Nomination Papers - as required by law - to the Returning Officer. |
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Ballot papers are printed by the Government Printing Office and verified by each Returning Officer assisted by his staff before being sealed, kept under police custody till the morning of Poll Day when they are conveyed to their respective Polling Stations. |
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Translucent ballot boxes are used for the elections. |
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A handicapped elector shows his interest to vote |