EC outlines duties of returning officers as HoR polls near
Summary
The Election Commission has outlined the duties of returning officers ahead of Nepal's House of Representatives elections scheduled for March.
Key Points
- The Election Commission has specified roles, responsibilities, and authority of returning officers for the upcoming HoR elections.
- Returning officers must attend election-related training and coordinate with polling and security staff.
- If voting cannot be held at an assigned centre, an alternative must be arranged and reported.
- Returning officers must enforce the election code of conduct and prevent illegal activities during voting.