Yes. An election agent may appoint one deputy, referred to in the law a sub-agent.
What happens in circumstances where an election agent dies or his or her appointment is revoked before, during or after an election?
Another is appointed in accordance with the procedure as outlined previously, the returning officer giving forthwith public notice thereafter.
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When is an election agent appointed?
Not later than (5)five clear days before polling day and the name and address of such agent shall be declared in writing to the appropriate returning officer by the candidate or by a person acting on his behalf. Upon receipt…
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What is the name of the person who manages a candidate’s election business?
Election Agent.
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Who is an Election Officer?
Anyone of the following is an election officer, Chief Election Officer; Deputy Chief Election Officer; Assistant Chief Election Officer; Returning Officer; Presiding Officer; Deputy Presiding Officer; Registration Supervisors; Registration Officer; Assistant Registration Officer; and Scrutineer.
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Please clarify the use of voters’ identification on polling day? Would persons be able to vote without using an ID card?
Once the elector’s name is on the voter’s list and he/she has a valid Identification Card (I.D.) that person is allowed to vote – No checking of the Unit Register is required hence, the voting process can be completed in…
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Who else, in addition to T&T citizens, can vote in an election?
A. In Trinidad and Tobago a person is qualified to be an elector for an electoral district at elections to either Parliament or Tobago House of Assembly provided that person is of the age of eighteen or more years and…
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What are the legal parameters for the operations of the EBC? What are its powers? What are some of the more common misconceptions about its role for elections?
A. The Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) is responsible for the registration of voters and the conduct of all elections: Parliamentary, Municipal Council and Tobago House of Assembly. The Commission also has within its remit constitutional responsibility for reviewing the…
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