Special ballot officers

(1) After the issue of the writs, the Chief Electoral Officer shall appoint a minimum of six special ballot officers as follows:

(a) three, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister or a person whom the Prime Minister designates in writing;

(b) two, on the recommendation of the Leader of the Opposition or a person whom that Leader designates in writing; and

(c) one, on the recommendation of the Leader of the registered party that has the third largest number of members in the House of Commons as of the last general election, or a person whom that Leader designates in writing.