Returning officers, supernumerary returning officers take oath of office

The 10 returning officers and 10 supernumerary returning officers approved by GECOM for the upcoming General and Regional Elections were administered their oaths of office by chairperson, Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh.

According to a release, the simple ceremony was held in the boardroom of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Monday.

The oath-taking ceremony marks a key step in preparations for the conduct of the elections, since the returning officers will be responsible for overseeing the electoral process in their respective districts, while the supernumerary returning officers will have responsibility for the respective sub-districts in districts 3, 4, and 6 as provided for in the Representation of the People Act.

“Political parties and electors can now visit the offices established in their respective districts to obtain pertinent information in relation to the electoral process and key statutory timelines. A schedule of the names of all the appointed returning ifficers and supernumerary returning officers along with the addresses for their respective offices can be accessed on GECOM’s website at www.gecom.org.gy,” the release said.

GECOM, in the release, reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, professionalism, and integrity in all aspects of the electoral process.