(1) Regulations may
include provisions —
(a)
about the appointment of returning officers under section 4.20(4), and deputy
returning officers under section 4.21(2), and their removal or suspension by
the Electoral Commissioner; and
(b)
about the appointment, removal or suspension of electoral officers by
returning officers; and
(c)
about the declarations to be made by electoral officers; and
(d)
setting out functions to be performed by local governments, CEOs and returning
officers to ensure the proper and efficient conduct of elections.
(2) Despite any other
written law, the decision of the Electoral Commissioner or a returning officer
about the appointment, removal or suspension of an electoral officer is final.