The
statement of the votes for a voting station should be prepared with care since
it represents the interim and final (unless subjected to a recount) results of
the election for a voting station.
This
form is usually prepared and signed by the counting officer. The form is often
signed by representatives of political parties and candidates as well. Their
signatures are very important in order to reflect and demonstrate that they
agree and acknowledge the results. They could include their printed names,
addresses and telephone numbers, if any, on the form along with their
signatures.
In case
of any problems, the electoral management body will then be able to contact
these individuals more easily.
For the
sake of transparency, observers, and representatives of political parties and
candidates, should be permitted to receive an official copy of the statement of
the votes.
