# European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 1999, Regulation 6: Deputies and assistance


(1) A returning officer and a local returning officer may, in writing, appoint deputies to discharge all or any of the functions imposed on them under these Regulations or the provisions applied by these Regulations.
(2) A returning officer may appoint such clerks as may be necessary to assist him in his functions in relation to an election.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/1999/0110822897/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-european-parliamentary-elections-regulations-1999/regulation-6
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