(1) An electoral officer responsible for the conduct of an election or poll must give public notice of that election or poll—
(a) stating the date of the election or poll; and
(b) identifying the local government area in respect of which the election or poll is to be held; and
(c) identifying the electoral officer or electoral officers who will be responsible for conducting the election or poll; and
(d) stating the electoral system to be used for the election or poll; and
(e) stating the voting method or voting methods to be used for the election or poll; and
(f) advising electors of—
(i) the day and time when the electoral roll closes; and
(ii) when and how the electoral roll may be inspected; and
(iii) when and how persons may enrol or amend enrolment details; and
(g) [Repealed]
(h) containing any other information that is required or allowed to be included in the notice by regulations made under this Act.
(2) Notice under subsection (1) must be given not later than 28 days before the earlier of—
(a) the closing of the electoral roll; or
(b) the day and time by which nominations must be received.
(3) If an electoral officer is required to give public notice of more than 1 election or more than 1 poll, or both, the notices required to be given under this section may be combined.
(4) An electoral officer who gives public notice under this section must send a copy of that notice to any other electoral officer involved in the conduct of the election or poll.
Section 52(1)(g): repealed, on 25 December 2002, by section 18 of the Local Electoral Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 85).