Ascension : PROVISIONAL REGISTER OF ELECTORS 2009 - ASCENSION ISLAND
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 08.10.2009 (Article Archived on 22.10.2009)
In accordance with The Registration of Electors Regulations, 2008, Legal Notice No. 5 made under the Island Government (Ascension) Ordinance 2008, a Provisional Register of Electors has been compiled and will be published on the official notice board outside the Administrator’s Office on 7th October 2009.
Any person who is eligible to have his or her name entered in the Register of Electors may, within 14 days of publication on the official notice board, apply in writing to the Registration Officer to have the Register amended:
(a) by removing the name of a person who has died, left Ascension, or otherwise ceased to be eligible for inclusion in the Register; or
(b) by adding the name of any person who is eligible for inclusion in the Register but whose name has been omitted; or
(c) by correcting any other error in the details recorded; or
(d) by changing the polling station at which he or she will be required to vote; or
(e) by removing his or her name from the Register.
As soon as practicable after receiving an application the Registration Officer shall by notice in writing call upon the applicant and every other person who appears to be likely to be affected by the application, to appear before the Registration Officer and shall enquire into the matter and either:
(a) amend the Provisional Register; or
(b) refuse to make any amendment.
Any person who is dissatisfied with the decision of the Registration Officer may, within 7 days of the date of the Registrations Officer’s decision, appeal
to the Magistrates’ Court in writing, stating the grounds of his or her appeal . The Magistrates’ Court shall hear and determine any such appeal within 10 days of receiving it and its decision shall be final.
By no later than 28th November 2009, the Register of Electors for the year commencing on 1 December 2009 shall be published on the official notice board; and the Register published shall be conclusive evidence as to the eligibility of a person to vote in any election held.
Ross Denny
Administrator
5 September 2009
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