(1) An officer appointed under section 4(1)(b) shall perform the duties that are assigned to him or her under this Act by the Chief Elections Officer for the faithful performance of which he or she shall be paid the prescribed remuneration.
(2) A registration officer may be appointed for more than one electoral district.
(3) A registration officer or enumerator may administer any oath to be taken under this Part of this Act and may require any evidence, particulars or matter under this Part to be given on oath before him or her.
(4) A registration officer shall maintain his or her office at the registration office designated for a specified electoral district and shall supervise any registration centres established within the electoral district for which he or she is appointed.
(5) A registration officer shall, as directed by the Chief Elections Officer, undertake annual field registration exercises within the electoral district for which he or she is appointed. (Inserted by Act 13 of 2016)