The statement of the votes for a polling station should be prepared with care since it represents the interim and final (unless subjected to a recount) results of the election for a polling station.
This form is usually prepared and signed by the poll clerk and/or the same person who handled the counting of the ballots (usually the poll official). The form should then be signed by representatives of political parties/candidates/options. Their signatures are very important in order to reflect and demonstrate that they agree and acknowledge the results. They should include their printed names, addresses and telephone numbers, if any, on the form along with their signatures. In case of any problem, the electoral management body will then be able to contact these individuals more easily.
Following the principle of transparency, it is strongly recommended that national/international electoral observers, as well as representatives of political parties/candidates/options, are permitted to make a copy of the statement of the votes.
