| 单词 | returning officer |
| 例句 | "I hereby declare," said the returning officer after a cliffhanger that had the whole country gulping down Mogadon. Best Kept Secret by Jeffrey Archer – digested read 2013-03-01T19:30:01Z He didn't win that either and never stood again, but by then I was hooked by the tragic drama of the returning officers' declarations. Election memories 2010-04-09T23:07:00Z The proposed polling day of 5 October was then confirmed by South Lanarkshire's returning officer. Who is standing in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Technically, the by-election campaign will get underway once a writ has been issued in the Commons and the local returning officer has got their ducks in a row. Why the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election matters 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z In order for a poll to take place on 20 July, a writ to the returning officer should have been sent by 21 June. Nadine Dorries misses deadline for July by-election 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z The Speaker of the House of Commons then issues a warrant to the clerk of the crown, who then sends the writ to the returning officer in the constituency. Nadine Dorries: What happens next in Mid Bedfordshire seat? 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z As well as the data from councils, it has previously said it will also consider information from returning officers, electoral observers, and opinion polling, to reach a "rounded assessment" on voter ID. Local elections 2023: Thousands didn't vote due to ID rule, data shows 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z Turnout after three hours of voting was slightly up from the 2018 presidential election, according to chief returning officer, Costas Constantinou. Voting starts for Cyprus’ presidency, with 3 front-runners 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Swindon Borough Council's returning officer and chief executive Susie Kemp said: "Please don't leave it to the last moment, just take a moment to check the list of documents you can use." Concern voter ID could stop some voting in Swindon election 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The Speaker of the House of Commons then issues a warrant to the clerk of the Crown, who then sends the writ to the returning officer in the constituency, which triggers a by-election. Nadine Dorries misses deadline for July by-election 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z The Fresno Unified Board of Education, which had kept city police officers at high schools but eliminated them in middle schools, changed course in June, returning officers to middle schools. Parents want more school security, but student activists push back. Inside the debate 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Some experts say that under the constitution, he alone is empowered to announce the outcome of the presidential poll, acting as the returning officer for that vote. Kenya election: What's the basis for Raila Odinga's challenge? 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z "Some of our returning officers have stayed here for three days sitting on chairs which is totally unacceptable." Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight presidential race 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z There is indeed a discrepancy on the returning officer's declaration form. Kenya elections 2022: While Kenya waits, unfounded election claims spread 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z "The returning officer suggested I called it as I was the one there," she said. Elections 2022: What is it like to win a seat by coin toss? 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z And in a few wards there were actually fewer candidates than seats, meaning there are already three vacancies - so some unlucky returning officers are already planning by-elections before the dust has even settled. The numbers behind Scotland's council election results 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z A returning officer's random drawing of a name from an envelope has seen the Conservatives pip Labour to a council seat after a dead heat. Halton: Tory wins envelope tie-break to pip Labour to seat 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z "We believe that this will fasten the process and we should be able to dispose of the returning officers in the course of today," Mr Chebubati said. Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight presidential race 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z Once all the votes in a particular area - like a council ward - are counted, the official in charge - known as the returning officer - takes the stage and announces the results. Election 2022: When to expect results and what to look out for 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z Guidance issued to returning officers for elections in Wales states if two candidates for "the only or last seat to be allocated, you must decide between the candidates by lot". Elections 2022: What is it like to win a seat by coin toss? 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z It said an example of its recent work to modernise elections had been to require all returning officers to "publish all local government election notes electronically, which helps people using screen readers". Wales council elections: Blind voters blast lack of independence 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Maxey said Named Employee #4 likely didn’t receive a hiring bonus, being a returning officer, but couldn’t immediately confirm that. An officer involved in Seattle police’s 2020 Proud Boys hoax was rehired last month 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Local returning officers, who oversee elections, would be required to provide support for a wider range of disabilities or needs. New Elections Bill to 'protect democracy,' says government 2021-07-05T04:00:00Z The election's returning officer said he was taking appropriate legal advice. Jonathon Seed: Police investigate PCC election win 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z The method of drawing lots is then up to the returning officer, who oversees the election. Elections 2022: What is it like to win a seat by coin toss? 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z I've been shown a summary of concerns set out by returning officers - council officials who are responsible for running the elections. To poll or not to poll? That is still the question 2021-01-15T05:00:00Z The disqualifications were made by low-level returning officers but likely sanctioned at much higher levels, said Kai Chi Leung, a lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s school of journalism and communication. 'Political purge' on Hong Kong opposition may spell end of democracy 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z Stephen Bigelow Jr., the chairman of the police union, said his group has reservations about continuing the program and believes the returning officers occupy slots that otherwise would go to officers seeking promotion. D.C. police force recovering from retirement surge, but more officers are quitting 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z Ms Callaghan's team knew the result would be close - but she describes the confirmation from the returning officer as a "euphoric" moment. Who is the young SNP MP who beat Jo Swinson? 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z In cases of suspected personation the poll clerk reports the matter to the returning officer, who tells the police. What's to stop me voting as someone else? 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z This week Mr Williamson wrote to returning officers telling them that councils would be funded to find alternative venues for polling stations - and not to use schools as places to vote. Nativity play school polling stations row deepens 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z A returning officer - who is ultimately responsible for the election for the entire constituency or constituencies they are appointed to - earned between £2,500 and £4,343 in 2017. Do MPs still get paid - and other election questions 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z A Cabinet Office minister said that £98m was spent by returning officers to run the poll in their constituencies, while £42m went on posting material to voters. Could snow delay the vote? 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z The people in charge of this are called returning officers. How to register to vote, and other election questions 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z At a special meeting on Monday, councillors decided not to pay the rest, including £79,000 for returning officer fees and £41,000 for legal costs. Council will not pay claims made by former chief 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z He slammed the decision made by returning officer Laura Aron, who abruptly replaced another election official last week, as proof that Beijing is manipulating the election through political censorship and screening. Pro-democracy Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong barred from election 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z After being unsealed they are individually inspected by counting staff and agents, overseen by a returning officer. India to find out if Modi returns as PM 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z The seat, Northallerton South, was tied on 527 votes for Labour and the Conservatives - so the seat was settled by the returning officer choosing between two blank envelopes, one candidate's name in each. Local elections: 7 things you may have missed 2019-05-03T04:00:00Z It’s possible, and electoral officials and parties are now urgently preparing for this, teeing up returning officers and selecting potential candidates. Ten days to Brexit: what happens if the UK does not leave on 29 March? 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z But a smiley face or anything which is interpreted by a returning officer as an expression of preference "must not be rejected if the voter's intention is clear", its guidance to returning officers says. How to cast your vote on polling day 2018-05-02T04:00:00Z June's general election had been generally well run, he said, but "returning officers and electoral administrators face reduced resources and a growing number of skilled professionals are leaving local authority elections teams". UK electoral system 'under threat' 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z The returning officer at Kisumu Central constituency tallying centre cut a lonely figure. Legitimacy of Kenya re-run unclear 2017-10-26T04:00:00Z The Conservatives and the independents had been tied before the returning officer, who is in charge of overseeing elections, decided to settle the matter by using the rejected ballot paper. Local elections: 7 things you may have missed 2019-05-03T04:00:00Z Any election expense should be registered by the candidate and his or her agent to the returning officer, but not a penny of these expenses was. Ex-UKIP donor in by-election expenses row 2017-10-24T04:00:00Z He said he has kept an eye on the political debates before Thursday’s general election – his choice is sealed in the postal votes he and his wife, Kim, have despatched to reach the returning officer. Andy Murray feels confidence bubbling up before Kei Nishikori quarter-final 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Moray's depute returning officer, Moira Patrick, praised the presiding officer for her quick thinking. Election polling station set up in car in Buckie as building closed - BBC News 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z This work is carried out by local authorities' electoral services divisions and overseen by returning officers. 'Everything's on fire' - the scramble to organise an election - BBC News 2017-04-22T04:00:00Z Manchester's returning officer is seeking clarification following Theresa May's announcement. Snap poll casts doubt over Manchester Gorton by-election - BBC News 2017-04-18T04:00:00Z He noted the program’s three-year shelf life and limits on returning officers working no more than five years. D.C. police chief begins implementing new recruitment incentives 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z MSPs will hear from electoral law experts and local government officials, trade unions and academics as well as returning officers across two meetings in November. MSPs to examine election officials' pay amid 'public concern' - BBC News 2016-10-02T04:00:00Z But a smiley face or anything which is interpreted by a returning officer as an expression of preference "must not be rejected if the voter's intention is clear", its guidance to Counting Officers says. EU Referendum: How to vote on polling day - BBC News 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z "They're church halls or community centres, and a lot rests on returning officers' ability to persuade the owners to move things around and make the space available." 'Everything's on fire' - the scramble to organise an election - BBC News 2017-04-22T04:00:00Z The same is true in politics – that’s why the returning officer in elections often presages such gripping theatre. Who cares about the Oscar winners? Bring on the losers | Catherine Shoard 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z In the UK, returning officers are legally obliged to settle elections immediately if recounts fail to establish a winner. When the flip of a coin wins an election - BBC News 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z MSPs are to examine the payments received by election returning officers in Scotland. MSPs to examine election officials' pay amid 'public concern' - BBC News 2016-10-02T04:00:00Z And the method is usually left up to the returning officer. Deck of cards decides Florida mayor in Bradenton Beach - BBC News 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z As returning officers shut the doors, the Greek media will all publish their exit polls. Greek election live: Alexis Tsipras celebrates victory - as it happened 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z Not only did the figures turn out to be wrong, Galloway also found himself referred to police by the returning officer - releasing poll data while voting is still ongoing is against the law. Mockery and parody: saying goodbye to big name MPs - BBC News 2015-05-08T04:00:00Z Bradford Council's returning officer made the report to police, according to BBC Radio Leeds. Respect leader George Galloway 'broke election law' - BBC News 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z The returning officer has the final say over whether any paper not marked with a single cross is valid. Election 2015: Glossary of election terms - BBC News 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z The number of uncontested seats at some local elections has reached "epidemic proportions", the head of the UK's returning officers' organisation says. Election 2015: Number of unopposed local candidates 'rising' - BBC News 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z As returning officers shut the doors, the Greek media will all publish their exit polls. Greek election live: Alexis Tsipras celebrates victory - as it happened 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z It is working with police and returning officers in areas with a history of ballot rigging to prevent fraud ahead of May's general election. 'Ethnic kinship' vote fraud warning 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z The mayor and the council's returning officer will file their official reply at the High Court later this month. Extra detail given in election probe 2014-08-19T04:00:00Z The returning officer has the final say on whether a recount takes place. Election 2015: Glossary of election terms - BBC News 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z The returning officer must publish an overall plan for the management of the count in next year's general election by the end of this year, the Electoral Commission said. Council election count 'inadequate' 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z Counting was first suspended by the returning officer because of the delay processing votes for the borough's mayoral election. Tower Hamlets count to re-start 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z The votes are being counted in each of the 22 local authority areas in Wales and the results passed on to the regional returning officer for Wales. European election count begins 2014-05-25T04:00:00Z He is the chief executive of Kettering Borough Council and for this election the returning officer for the entire East Midlands. Euro elections counting challenge 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z Matthew Smith is accused of seven counts of supplying a nomination paper to a returning officer knowing it to contain a forged signature. UKIP candidate faces fraud charge 2014-03-17T17:16:07Z Around England, returning officers' "provision of information in count centres was patchy, with some... making better use of announcements than others to keep everyone informed as the event progressed". Local election results 'inaudible' 2013-07-16T04:07:49Z Some of these returning officers also remarked on the looks of politicians appearing before them. Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim 2013-04-15T08:45:00Z Asked where rigging in the count occurred, Orengo said: "All the way from the polling stations to the constituency level with the returning officer right up to the national tallying center." Kenya's Odinga to file Supreme Court election petition on Friday 2013-03-14T16:10:36Z As Kettering's returning officer, David Cook will also oversee the results for his corner of Northamptonshire. Euro elections counting challenge 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z As provisional results limped in via the cell-phone based transmission system, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission began releasing official results as returning officers reached Nairobi from far-flung corners. Slow Kenyan count puts technology on trial for African polls 2013-03-07T07:10:43Z The Electoral Commission found returning officers' overall provision of information was "patchy", while there were "significant variations" in the time taken to count votes. Local election results 'inaudible' 2013-07-16T04:07:49Z "But what is important now is that the right lessons are learnt: we will talk to voters, candidates and returning officers to understand what worked and what didn't." Inquiry into low PCC vote turnout 2012-11-17T05:23:40Z Bristol City Council's returning officer Stephen McNamara held a draw earlier to determine the order in which the candidates would appear in the Bristol mayor election booklet. Fifteen mayor candidates revealed 2012-10-19T15:10:47Z It follows consultation with returning officers, who are responsible for election counts, as well as politicians, broadcasters and others with an interest in the issue. Overnight election counts to stay 2012-07-12T11:25:08Z By five o'clock on Thursday evening, returning officers were recording turnouts of between 15% and 20% before the traditional teatime surge. Record low turnout predicted in Irish treaty vote 2012-05-31T18:39:57Z Unless he polled Pillinger, when the returning officer's vote, of which he was sure, would give him the election. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z He proposed the vote of thanks to the returning officers, with the usual eulogy of his opponents and depreciation of himself. The Turnstile 2012-01-29T03:00:09.260Z The jury of the Leet formed the special jury for the government of the borough, and the bailiff was the returning officer for elections, as well as clerk of the market. Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland 2011-11-01T02:00:23.027Z The report recommends returning officers should engage in "proper dialogue" with all those affected by decisions made about when to count ballot papers, which should include local politicians and broadcasters. Overnight election counts to stay 2012-07-12T11:25:08Z By virtue of this, the corporation of Bewdley consists of a bailiff, a recorder, a high steward, and twelve capital burgesses, who depute one member to parliament, the bailiff being the returning officer. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z Of the three booths into which the interior was divided, the midmost was reserved for the returning officer and his staff. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z A hard copy correction was sent to returning officers, but only in English. No return for disqualified Dixon 2011-07-05T17:50:36Z In the event of there being more candidates than vacancies, the returning officer adjourns the election for the purpose of taking a poll. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z Presiding Officer Lord Elis-Thomas wrote to the chief returning officer in the north, Mohammed Mehmet, calling on him and his colleagues to change plans to count ballot papers the morning after the polls. Expert queries overnight counts 2011-04-12T08:11:43Z The borough comprises the parish of Arundel and the returning officer is the mayor. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z If they have the hustings, we have the returning officer, and they can do nothing without us. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z A final decision will be taken following a meeting of returning officers in the north on Monday afternoon. Decision due on vote count timing 2011-04-11T07:00:05Z At election times the returning officer's expenses are to be paid by the Treasury. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z A final decision was expected following Monday's meeting of returning officers. Expert queries overnight counts 2011-04-12T08:11:43Z The limits of the borough are unaltered, and the returning officers are the constables of the borough. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z A meeting is taking place on Sunday of all the returning officers in north Wales, at which final decisions on the counting arrangements are expected to be taken. Night vote count call for north 2011-04-10T11:28:41Z All the returning officers will meet the Electoral Commission later. Decision due on vote count timing 2011-04-11T07:00:05Z Where the votes for rival candidates are equal, the returning officer, if registered in the constituency, may give the casting-vote. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z He and his opponent polled exactly the same number of votes, whereupon the mayor, as returning officer, gave his casting vote for the Liberal candidate. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z The £10. householders are about 607; the returning officer is the mayor, who with two bailiffs, two aldermen, twenty-two common councilmen, and other officers form the corporation. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z In 1832, when the town was enfranchised, they were made the returning officers. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" 2010-12-20T17:12:05.780Z Sheffield City Council's boss has given up his £20,000 returning officer fee after long queues stopped people voting at the general election. Returning officer gives up wages 2010-05-11T12:03:00Z When a pack of cards was produced by acting returning officer Richard Packham, the Conservative candidate drew a three and his opponent a seven. Election seat dead heat decided on a cut of the cards 2010-05-07T17:56:00Z The Electoral Commission said each returning officer decided the number of polling stations in their constituency and the number of electors allocated to each station. Voters turned away as polls close 2010-05-06T23:37:00Z Following consultation with the Electoral Commission, the acting returning officer will, as a means of clarification, be reissuing the postal voting statement for completion and return. Key marginal's postal votes error 2010-04-30T10:49:00Z Once this happens, MPs will lose their status and the Clerk of the Crown in Chancery issues writs of election to local returning officers. Anybody there? 2010-04-06T12:52:00Z In its annual assessment of the performance of returning officers, the Commission says generally they have improved across all areas. Many young voters 'unregistered' 2010-03-03T01:51:00Z Cardiff's ex-chief executive had a pay rise of 33.3% in his final year but the council said this included back pay and payment for returning officer work. Union attacks council exec pay 2010-02-25T17:11:00Z At an election for the whole borough the returning officer is the mayor; at a ward election he is an alderman assigned for that purpose by the council. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 4 "England" to "English Finance" "I know in a sort of way what a returning officer is; but I don't at all understand how I can do his office." The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. In 1840 there was published at Dublin a tale, entitled ‘The Election,’ in which the author bluntly declared that ‘bribery and perjury are the returning officers.’ By-ways in Book-land Short Essays on Literary Subjects So can registrars of county courts and returning officers at elections. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" Then why should we trouble ourselves about the returning officer's certificate? The Vote That Made the President Writs, returning members to serve in the House of Commons, signed by women as electors or returning officers, are now in existence, and the validity of such returns has never been disputed. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III I have it in my power to make you returning officer for Keeton. The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. It was certainly not as a mere returning officer that either of those ladies signed and returned the indenture. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II At the first election, the returning officer, one of the original Timothy Brodeurs, contrived to give his adversary a majority. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 It was the first instance of representation, but the bill made no provision for a scrutiny, and the returning officer declared the poll against the protests of the defeated candidates. The History of Tasmania, Volume I No objection was taken to it by the returning officer, or by the agents of either candidate. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III The returning officer, who kindly came round to my hotel to announce the result, told me that he had never seen so many spoiled votes at any election. Lalage's Lovers A Triennial Bill enforced the assembly of the Houses every three years, and bound the returning officers to proceed to election if no royal writ were issued to summon them. History of the English People, Volume V Puritan England, 1603-1660 Another election ensued, and the returning officer refused to receive any votes for Mr. Bidwell, on the ground of his being an alien. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 Thus, in 1848, the electors met at the hustings and discountenanced the appearance of a candidate, and after waiting an hour, the returning officer announced that no member had been returned. The History of Tasmania, Volume I Their duty is simply that of returning officers to declare the election as certified to them by the Vestry. Churchwardens' Manual their duties, powers, rights, and privilages The local returning officers of that state had, after a full examination, certified to the election of the legislature, showing a Republican majority in both houses. Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet An Autobiography. At the conclusion of the polling, the boxes are transmitted to the returning officer of the constituency, the votes are counted, and the result is declared. The Governments of Europe As there was no habitation whatever in this "borough" of Old Sarum, a tent was put up for the convenience of the returning officer at election times. The Rise of the Democracy A returning officer in such a case would be in a most perilous situation. An Account of the Proceedings on the Trial of Susan B. Anthony, on the Charge of Illegal Voting Such, among others, is the power in the governor to change the sheriff at his pleasure, and to make a new returning officer for every special cause. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 02 (of 12) And as bracketed candidates will occur in original papers, surplus papers, and excluded candidates' papers at every stage of the count, the degree of complication in store for the unhappy returning officer can be imagined. Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government The writ which served as the returning officer's authority is indorsed with a certificate of the election and returned to the clerk of the Crown in Chancery. The Governments of Europe As I was paid secretary and returning officer I did not formally associate myself with any party, though my general sympathy with my old colleagues was well known. The History of the Fabian Society They still retained the proclamation and control of the fairs; their officer, the high bailiff, was the returning officer at elections for parliament; they regulated the markets; they appointed the coroner. The Cathedral Church of Peterborough A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The Episcopal See That was an action against a returning officer for refusing the plaintiff's vote, in the election of a member of Parliament. The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster With an Essay on Daniel Webster as a Master of English Style A further advantage of the proposal is the ease with which such a paper can be read by the returning officer. Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government Let the returning officer publish the list of candidates, with the votes given for each, and declare as "returned" each that has obtained the quota. The Life and Letters of Lewis Carroll (Rev. C. L. Dodgson) In Belgium the returning officer is assisted by two "professional calculators." Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election "And may the Lord look to the returning officer!" said a third, throwing up his eyes. Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 These were our two Sheriffs and returning officers. Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 2 The returning officer must transfer certain definite papers; if he were allowed to make a chance selection it would be in his power to favour some of the candidates. Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government What bribe Mr. Purling had given was never revealed; but by some means or other he had contrived to render himself the most acceptable of all the candidates to Mr. Roberts, the returning officer. The Constitutional History of England from 1760 to 1860 Both at Pretoria and Johannesburg less work was done at the returning officer's table. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election Such, among others, is the power in the Governor to change the sheriff at his pleasure, and to make a new returning officer for every special cause. Burke's Speech on Conciliation with America Yesterday we had a bill of Pultney's, about returning officers and regulating elections: the House was thin, and he carried it by 93 to 92. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1 In each of the polling places in Mariposa there is a returning officer and with him are two scrutineers, and the electors, I say, peep in and out like mice looking into a trap. Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town When it became clear that this artifice was employed for the purpose of causing delay, the returning officer took on himself the responsibility of closing the books, and of declaring Montague and Vernon duly elected. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 5 The counters were placed more directly arrangements under the superintendence of the returning officer's assistants, and the final totals of each operation were ascertained at the counters' tables. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election With the writs the returning officers had received from Tyrconnel letters naming the persons whom he wished to see elected. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 It was evidently the intention of the court to bring together, by means of regulated corporations and of Popish returning officers, a body which would be a House of Commons in name alone. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 Had not returning officers been everywhere the unscrupulous agents of the Court? The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 The first elections in Tasmania and the Transvaal with the single transferable vote proceeded with perfect smoothness, and this was due to the excellent preparations made by the returning officers. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The superintendents reported the total number to the returning officer, and if this number agreed with the presiding officer's return the ballot box and contents were handed back to the returning officer. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The sense of the constituent bodies was taken with as little violence on the part of mobs, with as little trickery on the part of returning officers, as at any general election of that age. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 The King and his adherents had hoped that many returning officers would treat the Prince's letter as a nullity; but the hope was disappointed. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 The returning officers were almost everywhere in the interest of the court. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 The objection that a proportional system is too complex for English electors and returning officers thus completely breaks down. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election Fifteen days before the date of the election lists of candidates which, before presentation, must have received the support of at least one hundred electors, are sent to the returning officer. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The cost of these candidatures, even apart from returning officers' expenses, usually exceeds £500, and sometimes £1000. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election For this reason the returning officers and the scrutineers were pledged to secrecy. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election In practice the party organizations print ballot papers containing the names of the candidates whom they support, and these printed forms are accepted by the returning officers. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The returning officer had then to determine which candidates on each list should be declared successful. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The method of determining the electoral quotient may appear at first sight rather empirical, but the rule is merely the arithmetical expression, in a form convenient for returning officers, of the following train of reasoning. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The task of the returning officer is twofold. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The returning officer shall then count the number of papers in each parcel. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The returning officer may also at his discretion recount votes either once or more often in any case in which he is not satisfied as to the accuracy of any previous count. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election Provided that nothing herein shall make it obligatory on the returning officer to recount the same votes more than once. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The official returns, after endorsement, were forwarded by post to the returning officer, whose duty it was to prepare the returns for the whole constituency. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The ballot papers shall be examined and the returning officer, after rejecting any invalid ballot papers, shall divide the remaining papers into parcels according to the first preferences recorded for each candidate. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The returning officer casts lots, and P is chosen to be excluded. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The reports of the local returning officer at each polling station shall state the number of votes obtained by each candidate. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election Equality of votes is decided by lot, to be drawn immediately by the returning officer. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The returning officer presided, and was assisted by four assessors, a secretary and three witnesses, who attended on behalf of the chief parties. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election If and whenever any doubt arose as to the validity of a vote, it was taken to the returning officer by the supervisors and adjudicated upon by him. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The first duty of the returning officer, as already explained, was to ascertain the total number of votes polled by each candidate, each ballot paper being a vote for the candidate marked 1 thereon. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election After the transfer of all surplus votes had been completed, the work of the returning officer again became very simple. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election All spoilt or doubtful papers were brought to the returning officer's table by his assistants, and were not examined until the conclusion of the first count. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election With the former the vote never passes out of the control of the voter, and the returning officer can only transfer the vote to some candidate whom the elector has named. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The whole of these papers were then gone through by the returning officer, who decided the question of their validity in the presence of the candidates or their representatives. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The object of the system is the true representation of the electors, and the returning officer must give effect to their wishes. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The work thrown upon the returning officer varies considerably, but in every country the returning officers have proved equal to their task. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The doubts as to the capacity of returning officers spring from an inadequate acquaintance with the difficulties which they already overcome in the conduct of elections. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election On that occasion instructions as to their new duties were issued to returning officers, and similar instructions would no doubt be issued as to the practical organization of elections under a system of proportional representation. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election It is sometimes forgotten that returning officers take a pride in the perfecting of their arrangements for counting the votes. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election If the values of their original votes are equal the returning officer shall decide by lot which candidate shall have his surplus distributed or be excluded. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election In the event of equality of votes, the returning officer shall at once decide the matter by casting lots. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election These bundles of votes were then taken to the returning officer's table, where there awaited them a row of twelve deep, three-sided open boxes, each labelled with the name of a candidate. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election The fears expressed lest returning officers should not be equal to the duties which would fall upon them under the system of the single transferable vote are not shared by the returning officers themselves. Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election |
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