Theory question 105
Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems(a) Identify five officials used in the conduct of election on the polling day.
(b) State one function of each of the officials identified in 5(a).
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Any five, each with one function:
1. Presiding Officer: in charge of a polling unit; opens and closes the poll, counts and declares results there.
2. Poll clerk / assistant presiding officer: checks voters' names on the register and issues ballot papers.
3. Returning Officer: collates results for the constituency and declares the winner.
4. Electoral Officer: supervises election in a local government area.
5. Party agents / polling agents: watch the process on behalf of candidates.
6. Security officers (police): keep order and protect materials.
7. Observers / monitors: watch and report whether the poll is free and fair.
8. Collation officer: adds up results from polling units.
Pair each official with one clear function.