Singapore legislation
Clause 26
Clause 26
Procedure on closing of voting
(1)
The presiding officer of each polling station, as soon as practicable after the close of the voting, shall in the presence of any polling agents, if present, make up into separate packets, sealed with his own seal —
the unused and spoilt ballot papers and the counterfoils of the ballot papers issued, placed together; and
the marked copies of the register of electors.
(2)
The ballot box or boxes unopened shall be secured by the presiding officer and sealed with his seal in the presence of any polling agents, if present, in such a manner that the box or boxes cannot be opened and nothing can be inserted therein without breaking the seals.
(3)
The presiding officer shall despatch each such packet and the ballot box or boxes in safe custody to the Superintendent.