Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Act 2024
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Functions of An Coimisiún Toghcháin in relation to register of electors | ||
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26. (1) An Coimisiún Toghcháin may commission or conduct research in relation to— | ||
(a) the accuracy and completeness of the register of electors, | ||
(b) the activities undertaken by designated institutions to ensure that all persons entitled to be registered as electors in the register of electors are informed of their right to register and the process for so registering, | ||
(c) the procedures relating to the processing and management of information by the central registration authority, | ||
(d) any other matter that relates to the Higher Education constituency that An Coimisiún Toghcháin considers to be relevant to its functions. | ||
(2) The chief registration officer shall report annually to An Coimisiún Toghcháin in relation to the register of electors and the performance by the chief registration officer of his or her functions under this Part and, where requested by An Coimisiún Toghcháin, any database established in accordance with section 22 . | ||
(3) An Coimisiún Toghcháin shall, once within two years of the commencement of this section, and at least once every two years thereafter, publish a report in relation to the register of electors, based on the research carried out under subsection (1) which report shall provide an assessment of how the register of electors is being maintained, along with any recommendations considered by An Coimisiún Toghcháin to be necessary to maintain or enhance the integrity of the register and the registration process. | ||
(4) An Coimisiún Toghcháin may— | ||
(a) make recommendations to the chief registration officer in relation to the maintenance and use of the register, | ||
(b) set standards for the central registration authority in relation to the register of electors, and | ||
(c) make recommendations to the Minister related to the procedures for claiming an entitlement to be registered in the register of electors and the legislation governing such procedures. |