4. The officer is responsible for carrying out the designation process and ensuring compliance with the rules set out herein. His or her duties notably include the following, depending on the circumstances:(1) obtain the list of bodies or persons to be involved in the designation process from the president and executive director of the institution;
(2) give notice of the designation process;
(3) receive and accept or refuse nominations;
(4) inform voters of the voting procedure if there are more candidates than positions to fill;
(5) appoint all scrutineers necessary for assistance in the performance of his or her duties;
(6) supervise the conduct of the designation process;
(7) count the votes;
(8) declare candidates designated in accordance with this Regulation;
(9) report the results of the designation process to the minister and president and executive director of the institution.