E-3.3, r. 4 - Regulation respecting the conditions of exercise of the duties of returning officer

Section 3 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

3. A returning officer must also have the following professional skills:

(1)  the ability to manage the human, financial and material resources available to the returning officer to achieve the expected results at each stage of the election proceedings;

(2)  the ability to ensure the follow-up of the activities ensuing from the election calendar and to monitor achievement of the results determined by the chief electoral officer;

(3)  the ability to make decisions, resolve disputes in accordance with the Election Act (chapter E-3.3), election regulations and the directives of the chief electoral officer within very short time frames;

(4)  the ability to create and maintain a climate of confidence in dealings with the electors, candidates and other intervenors during and outside the electoral events;

(5)  the ability to perform quality work within the deadlines fixed by the election calendar;

(6)  the ability to use the computer systems and data produced and to have them used; and

(7)  the ability to pass on knowledge acquired to an adult clientele.

Decision 2004-03-31, s. 3.