Election Officers

Are eligible electors who perform a specific role in the conduct of an election.  Some, like the Returning Officer, Election Clerk and Administrative Assistant, serve electors throughout the election period in an office established in the electoral division.  The others, listed below, serve electors at the Advance polls and on Polling Day.

Is responsible for the enumeration and election in one of the province’s 83 electoral divisions.  The responsibility includes recruitment, training and supervision of the front-line election officers who staff the polling stations. Eighty-three Returning Officers were appointed for the March 3, 2008 Provincial General Election. Their appointments were terminated on July 3, 2008, in accordance with legislation. Guidelines for the Selection of Returning Officers

Is responsible for assisting the Returning Officer (RO) in conducting the election in one of the province’s 83 electoral divisions.  The Election Clerk is the RO’s main support, and acts as RO in the RO’s absence.

Is responsible for providing administrative assistance to the Returning Officer and Election Clerk during the election period.

Is responsible for the supervision of Polling Day activities for several polling stations in one location.  The SDRO assists all election officers in the performance of their duties and assists electors in the voting process.

Is responsible for swearing in electors on Polling Day.  They administer the oath to electors who are not on the List of Electors, so the electors may be added to the List and vote.

Is responsible for the conduct of the vote in one polling station.  The responsibility includes providing ballots and voting instruction to electors.

Is responsible for maintaining the Poll Book, by recording electors who have voted.