There shall from time to time be appointed under the State Sector Act 1988 some fit person to be Chief Electoral Officer, who shall be an employee of the responsible department and, under the direction of the Minister and of the chief executive of the responsible department, shall be charged with the duty of carrying the provisions of this Act (except those of Parts 4 and 5) into effect.
Compare: 1956 No 107 s 5
Section 18: amended, on 1 March 2009, by section 14 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2009 (2009 No 1).
Section 18: amended, on 1 July 1995, pursuant to section 3(1)(b) of the Department of Justice (Restructuring) Act 1995 (1995 No 39).
Section 18: amended, on 1 July 1995, pursuant to section 3(1)(c) of the Department of Justice (Restructuring) Act 1995 (1995 No 39).