Appoint Returning Officer | | At least 63 days before election day |
Close roll | | At noon, 56 days before election day |
Call for nominations | | At least 54 days before election day |
Close supplementary roll | | At noon, 35 days before election day |
Close of nominations | | At noon, 33 days before election day |
Issue voting papers | | After close of nominations and at least 28 days before election day |
Close poll | | 4 pm on election day |
Accept postal votes | | Up to 5 days after election day |
Count votes | | On sixth day after election day |
Declare results | | As soon as result is known |