4. The officer is responsible for carrying out the designation process and ensuring compliance with the rules set out in this Regulation. His or her duties notably include the following, depending on the circumstances:(1) obtain the lists of bodies or persons to be involved in the designation process;
(2) give notice of the designation process;
(3) receive the candidates’ nomination papers and accept or refuse candidates;
(4) inform voters of the voting procedure if more than one person has submitted their candidacy to a designation college;
(4.1) implement an electronic voting system and designate an independent expert to assist the officer in implementing the system;
(5) appoint all scrutineers necessary for assistance in the performance of his or her duties;
(6) supervise the conduct of the designation process;
(7) count the votes;
(8) declare candidates designated in accordance with this Regulation;
(9) report the results of the designation process to the Minister and president and president and executive director of the institution.