Oaths
When there is a spelling error in the elector's name, it is considered a variance. What oath is taken?
Oath 9
Name two persons who may mark a ballot on behalf of a blind elector.
The Presiding Officer (P.O.) or a friend may mark the ballot on behalf of a blind elector.
At the close of poll what is the first thing the P.O. must do?
seal the slot on the box.
What is written in the remarks column of the poll book for an elector who has no ID?
Nothing (there is no remark written for such an elector).
Who should sign the envelopes at the close of poll?
The P.O., P.C., and the 2 agents
Oath 11 is taken in two instances. Name them.
1. For elector without ID
2. A personated elector
State the exact location where the Presiding Officer (P.O.) marks a ballot for an elector.
At the table in full view of the P.C and agents.
Which form captures the number of ballots issued to the P.O., as well as rejected and spoiled ballots?
Statement of the poll after counting the ballots Form 19. ( Do Do form)
What must be written in the first column of the poll book?
The consecutive number of the elector has he applies for a ballot.
True or False: Objections can only be made by an agent during the voting process?
False
When should the P.O use oath 10?
For an objection made by an agent during the voting procedure.
A ballot will not be issued to an elector in the following instances:
What data is captured on the certificate of the preliminary count of the poll (Form B16A)?
The number of votes for each candidate.
Rejected ballots
Total ballots casts
Agents' name
candidates' name
Party name
State the remark that must be written when the P.O. marks a ballot for an elector.
Blindness/Incapacitated, ballot marked by P.O.
Name the 3 things that must be placed in the E9 (grey) envelope.
Polling Station Account (Form B3)
Certificate of the Preliminary Count of the Poll, (Form B16A)
Ballot box key (E 2, red envelope)
In which specific cases are Oaths 12, 13, and 14 used, and which of them is recorded in the poll book?
Only Oaths 12 and 13 are recorded in the poll book.
An elector may receive a second ballot in the following instances:
spoiled in marking by the elector
Intentionally displays the ballot after marking the ballot.
Elector removes the counterfoil.
In which envelope must the statement of the poll after counting the ballots be placed?
Form E 6 (turquoise envelope)
In the case of a personated elector, where should the elector's information be recorded and what should be written in the remarks column?
on the right side of the poll book .
in the remarks column: 2nd ballot issued see consecutive number .....
What are the instances in which an elector Should not receive another ballot?
1. If the elector refuses to dip/ immerse his/her finger in the electoral ink.
2. if the elector take a photograph of the ballot paper.
Which oath requires the Presiding Officer (P.O.) to write, and what areas must be completed?
name the 5 ways a ballot can be considered rejected.
1. not issued by the P.O.
2. not marked for any candidate.
3. marked for more that one candidate.
4. there is a mark by which the voter can be identified.
5.marked with an instrument other than the pencil.
Only 3 things must be placed in the ballot box: name them
The Form E 1 (grey plastic bag envelope)
The Form E6 (Turquoise envelope)
The Black Book
In the poll book there are 3 steps to be taken during the close of poll. Name them
close the poll book after the last elector voted
complete the statement of the poll after counting the ballot.
P.O. and P.C. completing oaths 17 and 18.
What are the procedures to be followed if an elector refuses to take an oath or refuses to answer questions?
Record refuse to swear/affirmed in the appropriate column in the poll book.
refuse to swear/ affirm or refuse to answer in the remarks column in the poll book.
draw an erasing line through the elector's name on the official voters list and record refuse to swear/affirmed/ answer beside the name and P.O. signs.