Singapore legislation
Regulation 21
of Housing and Development (Polling for Upgrading Works) Rules
Regulation 21
Procedure on commencement of poll
Immediately before the opening of the poll on the first polling day of the poll, the chief polling officer shall —
(a)
show to one or more scrutineers and such other persons (if any) as may be present at the polling place that each poll box to be used at the poll is empty; (b)then lock it up and place his seal upon it in such a manner as to prevent it from being opened without breaking the seal; and (c)place the poll box in his view for the receipt of polling papers and keep it so locked and sealed.