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Paragraph 32 The count

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(1)

The returning officer must—

(a)

make arrangements for the counting of votes (known as “the count”) as soon as practicable after the poll closes; and

(b)

give written notice to the counting agents of the time and place at which the count will occur.

(2)

The returning officer must so far as practicable proceed continuously with the count allowing only time for refreshment.

(3)

But the returning officer may, with the agreement of the counting agents, exclude any hours between 7 p.m. in the evening and 9 a.m. on the following morning.