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Local Electoral Act 2001

Conduct of elections and polls - Scrutineers

67: Scrutineers at poll

You could also call this:

"Watching the Vote: Scrutineers at a Poll"

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You can appoint scrutineers for a poll if you and at least 9 other electors are for or against a proposal. You do this by giving a written notice. You can appoint one or more scrutineers for the poll.

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Part 3Conduct of elections and polls
Scrutineers

67Scrutineers at poll

  1. Any 10 or more electors who are in favour of or opposed to any one proposal at a poll may, by notice in writing, appoint 1 or more scrutineers for the purposes of the poll.