Rule 77 Party’s registered nominating officer: discharge of functionsI1

A registered nominating officer for a registered political party may, in writing, appoint one or more persons to discharge all or any of the registered nominating officer’s functions conferred or imposed by these rules.

Where an appointment is made under paragraph (1), a copy of the document recording that appointment must be delivered to the returning officer.

Where a returning officer does not receive a copy of the document required in accordance with paragraph (2), the returning officer is entitled to treat any function of the registered nominating officer purportedly exercised (or to be exercised) on the registered nominating officer’s behalf by another person as not so exercised (or exercisable).