510. On being appointed, the returning officer shall appoint an assistant returning officer, who shall not be his spouse nor be related or allied to him. If circumstances so require, in particular because of the area covered by the electoral division or because some electors live a great distance away, the Chief Electoral Officer may authorize the appointment of a second assistant returning officer.
If the returning officer considers it necessary, he may, with the consent of the Chief Electoral Officer, appoint one or more assistants to help the assistant returning officer in the exercise of his duties.
He may, in the same manner, appoint aides to assist him in the performance of his duties.
1989, c. 1, s. 510; 2008, c. 22, s. 75.