A scrutineer is a representative of the candidate. A maximum
of two (2) scrutineers are permitted for any voting station.
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In order to act as a scrutineer, a person must:
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be at least 18 years old;
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be a candidate, official agent or a person appointed in
writing on the prescribed authorization form above, duly signed by the candidate;
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take an oath that he/she will uphold the rights of voters and
shall preserve the secrecy of the vote.
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A candidate may undertake the duties of a scrutineer at any
voting place. It is imperative, however, that the role be confined only to this function. It is
inappropriate and/or unlawful for a candidate and/or scrutineer to greet voters at the door, to socialize
in the voting place or to provide campaign material in the voting place.
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The candidate must present a duly completed
Scrutineer Appointment Form
and take an oath that he/she will uphold the rights of voters
and shall preserve the secrecy of the vote.
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SCRUTINEERS (OR CANDIDATES ACTING AS SCRUTINEERS) ARE
PERMITTED TO:
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Enter the voting place 15 minutes before it opens and inspect
the ballot box, the ballots and the other election materials to be used at the voting station.
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Be present during voting and, from time to time, examine the
Voting Record for a voting station but only if he/she does not interfere with the activities of the Election
Officers at the voting station.
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Challenge a person wishing to vote if he/she believes that the
person is not an eligible voter, or has already voted in the Election.
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Remain at the voting place after the close of voting to observe
the count and to view the results as shown on the tabulation tape from the automated voting machine.
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SCRUTINEERS (OR CANDIDATES ACTING AS SCRUTINEERS) ARE NOT
PERMITTED TO:
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Interfere with the voting in any manner.
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Induce or attempt to ascertain how a voter marked his/her
ballot.
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Communicate information about how another person voted.
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Disqualify a voter from voting.
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Cause a disturbance or campaign at the voting place.
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Interfere with the normal voting procedures.
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Be present at the marking of the ballot.
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CHALLENGING A VOTER
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An Election Official or scrutineer may challenge a person
wishing to vote if he/she believes that the person:
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is not an eligible voter; or
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(b)
has already voted in the Election.
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In making a challenge, you must state the reason for it, and your
name and the reason must be recorded in the Voting Record beside the name and address of the voter. Once the
reason is stated, nothing further is required.
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If no reason is given, the voter may proceed to vote as if no
challenge had been made.
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A challenge must be made before the voter is given a ballot.
After the voter receives a ballot no challenge may be made against the voter.
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At the voting place, no one is allowed to wear or display
anything that identifies them as a supporter of one particular candidate.
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A scrutineer may, however, wear a badge or ribbon that
indicates by colour only the candidate for whom the person is a scrutineer. It is important to note that
even in this instance, the badge or ribbon must not indicate the name, initials, or an abbreviation of the
name of, or insignia used by a political party or candidate.
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Scrutineer Appointment Form
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RESULTS