Recommendation 38 (Polling, Counting and Publication of Results) Timor-Leste 2007
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/TL/timor-leste-final-report-presidential-and/at_download/file
The fact that the presidential and parliamentary elections took place this year with different counting procedures creates uncertainty as to which procedures will be used in future elections. The election procedures should be the same, whichever system is chosen. However, it is best practice to count as soon as possible after closing of polling and in the presence of all those directly involved; therefore it is preferable and more transparent to count at polling station level.
