Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act, 2000 (Act No. 27 of 2000)

Chapter 6 : Counting

56. Commencement of counting procedures
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(1)The counting officer must ensure that the procedures provided for in this Chapter commence as soon as practicable after the voting station is closed for voting and continue uninterrupted until they are completed.

 

(2)The procedures provided for in this Chapter may be suspended only with the consent of the Commission and, if they are suspended, the counting officer must ensure the safe-keeping of all the voting materials entrusted to the counting officer until the counting of votes has been completed.