(1) The returning
officer must, having regard to —
(a) the
expiry day; and
(b) the
time required to lodge nominations; and
(c) the
time required to conduct the election,
determine the dates
and times for opening and closing the period for lodging nominations of
candidates for the election.
(2) The returning
officer must determine the place at which nominations of candidates for the
election must be lodged.