DC Wokha meets Sector Magistrates

Wokha, December 16 (DIPR): Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer of Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon (IAS) held a consultative meeting with the Sector Magistrates under Wokha district regarding the upcoming general election on December 16 at the DC conference hall here.  

He spoke on the roles and functions entrusted upon the Sector Magistrates in the exercise of election and advised them to carry them out with diligence. Speaking on the importance of coordination among the different units or machineries, the DC encouraged them to coordinate with their Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers in order to carry out their assigned duties effectively.  

Expertise demonstration on handling and functioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) was carried out as part of preparation for the election.   Samples in paper format for identification of duty areas were also given to help them have firsthand knowledge of their assigned jurisdictions.  

The Deputy Commissioner also reminded the Sector Magistrates to attend the ‘Leadership and Motivational Training’, which is scheduled to be held from December 18 to 20, 2017 at the Administrative Training Institute, Kohima without fail.