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ORDINARYBALLOT PAPERS
Certificate, Accounting and Results Sheet
From To Total RO Use only
Initial Papers supplied by Returning Officer numbered consecutively I I I Papers supplied during polling day lf any numbered consecutively I I I LESS papers supplied to
Booth No during polling day if any numbered consecutively
A Total Papers Supplied
Informal Electorate Vote(s) from Blue Card (a)
Informal Party and Electorate Vote(s) from Green Cord (b)
Informal Party Vote(s) from Yellow Card (c)
r Definitions: A spoilt voting paper is one that has been cancelled and not used for voting AND a replacement voting paper has been issued to the voter.
An informal vote is one where the voting paper when removed from the ballot box at the close of poll had not been completed by the voter in compliance with the instructions printed thereon and the intention of the voter is unclear.
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Ordinary Ballot Paper - Certificate, Accounting and Results Sheet Party Votes El01
Electorate
Polling Place Booth Number
1 Total Papers supplied - Must agree with Total A on front cover
2 Spoilt Ballot Papers, if any from Envelope C
3 Apparent Dual Votes set aside, if any from Envelope D 4 Unused Ballot Papers
5 Total of Lines 2,3 and 4 above
6 Number of Ballot Papers to be accounted for Line 1 minus Line 5 above 7 Total Ballot Papers Counted (see below) * I I 8 Missing Ballot papers, if any
1 Party Votes Totals Non-Split Votes I
9 Total Valid Party Votes
10Informal Votes from Certificate Cover odd (b) Informal PO+ ond Electorate Vote(s) ond (c) Informal Party Vote(s)
11 Total Ballot Papers Counted to be copied to line 7 above *
Note: The totals for lines 6 & 7 should be the same.It they do not balance follow the procedure in the Handbook (E3). If; afier a second count, the totals do not balance a note to thu effect must be made In the Deputy Rehcrning Ofleer’s report.
AForms\A MMP\E101\RO\E101 P.doc Ordiinary Ballot Paper - Certificate, Accounting and Results Sheet Electorate Votes El01
Electorate
Polling Place Booth Number
TOTALS 6 Number of Ballot Papers to be accounted forenter the figure from tine 6 of Party Votes 7 Total Ballot Papers Counted (see below) * 8 Missing Ballot papers, if any
Electorate Candidate S~,~O,O$-~~fs Party Affiliation Totals Split Votes
9 Total Valid Electorate Votes I I
10 Informal Votes from Certificate Cover odd (o) Informal Electorate Vote(s) and (b) Informal Party and Electorate Vote(s) i I
11 Total Ballot Papers Counted io be copied to line 7 above * I I I I
Note: The totals for lines 6 & 7 should be the same.it they do not balance follow the procedure in the Handbook (E3). If; after a second count, the totals do not balance a note to this effect must be made in the Deputy Returmng Officer 's report.
AForms\A MMP\E101\RO\E101 E.doc Report of Deputy Returning Officer Returning Officer to remove this page before despatch of certificate to Clerk of the House
Comment on polling place and facilities available......
Comment on any special problems or issues of concern including suggestions for improving forms and procedures......
Note: Reference must be made by way of Booth Number and where practical, roll page and line number to any apparent dual votes set aside.
To enable the Returning Officer to gauge future staff requirements, please answer the following questions:
1. How efficient was your Poll Clerk in locating and verifying names on the Electoral Roll? Circle one Very Good Good Comment...... _. Poor
...... 2. Did you have to remind your Poll Clerk to: + Greet voters with courtesy YES NO + Ask for name, address and occupation? YES NO l Call page/line numbers clearly? YES NO + Rule through number and names only? YES NO Comment if anyy...... _ ._...... 3. Was your Poll Clerk effective in: + Communications with voters and polling officials YES NO + Following instructions? YES NO + Close of poll count procedures? YES NO Comment if any......
4. Should your Poll Clerk be re-employed at future elections? YES NO Comment if any......
5. Should your Poll Clerk be promoted to a Deputy Returning Officer at future elections? YES NO Comment if any. _......
...... Deputy Returning Officer Booth Number . Report of Deputy Returning Officer Returning Officer to remove this page before despatch of certificate to Clerk of the House
This information in this report will assist the future planning General Elections The intention is to conduct a review of polling hours for the next General Election e.g. 8.00am to 6.00pm
1. During polling day where practicable approximately how many voters voted at your booth between
9.00am - 9.30am ...... 9.30am - 10.00am ...... 10.00am - 1 1.00am
1 1.00am - 12 noon ...... 12 noon - 1.00pm 1.00pm - 2.00pm 2.00pm - 3.00pm 3.00pm - 4.00pm 4.00pm - 5.00pm 5.00pm - 6.00pm
This is the the period of most interest 6.00pm- 7.00pm
What use was made of the ten Voters Guides provided at your booth by voters before casting their vote?
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Did you receive any (un)favourable comments regarding the Voters Guide content
What use of information if any was made by voters of the poster E58 MMP Explained in 2 Ticks and/or the same information in the handout E58A in different languages
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