Returning Officer (Noun)
Meaning
The official in each electorate who holds the election and returns the results.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- After completing the count, the returning officer declared the winner of the highly contested election.
- The returning officer ensured that all voting stations in the electorate adhered to the electoral laws.
- During the electoral campaign, many voters met the returning officer to discuss their concerns about the voting process.
- As the appointed returning officer, she was responsible for verifying the candidate lists and managing the Election Day activities.
- According to the electoral guidelines, the returning officer would announce the successful candidate within 72 hours after the polls closed.