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Glossary

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  • Deputy Returning Officer (DRO)

    The responsibilities of a DRO include:
      - setting up the polling station,
      - maintaining the ballot box,
      - maintaining the polling booth,
      - assisting electors in completing declarations,
      - directing electors in completing the ballot,
      - maintaining peace and order in the polling station,
      - conducting the unofficial count,
      - communicating the unofficial results as directed by the RO, and
      -returning the ballot box to the RO if an SDRO is not available to do so.