Agenda Item No. 5 |
9th July 2013 |
ELECTIONS AND DEMOCRATIC STRUCTURES COMMITTEE
MAYORAL ELECTION 2nd MAY 2013 EVALUATION REPORT
Executive
Summary
Background
DETAIL
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Two senior counters at each count table to supervise and monitor
count assistants more closely and ensure accurate sorting and counting of votes.
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Standard instructions will be developed for seniors counters to
read out to assistants and at every stage – verification, sorting, counting,
checking and checking again.
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The 2 supervisors will check every count assistants 1st
bundle to address any issues and will continue to undertake spot checks
throughout.
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After the initial sort and count, a sort and count check will be
undertaken by a different set of 2 assistants. All clips will be removed and
the papers looked at again individually to identify any votes for another
candidate or doubtful papers.
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A new and revised ‘25’ slip will show the table number and the
initials of the count assistants at each stage of the process.
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The area deputy returning officer will counter sign the senior
counters adjudication form
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An adjudication slip will be added to allowed votes and these
votes will be taken separately to the candidates table so they can be dealt
with separately in the event of a recount.
The
performance indicators were:-
·
Planning
for an election
·
Administering
the poll
·
Polling
station set-up
·
Producing
ballot papers, poll cards and notices
·
Producing
postal vote stationery
·
Issuing
of postal votes
·
Receiving
and opening postal votes
·
Verifying
and counting the votes
·
Effective
verification and count processes
·
Forwarding
and storage of documents
·
Review
of election procedures
Options Considered
24. The provisions for the conduct of the Mayoral
election are contained in the Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England
and Wales) Regulations 2007. These regulations set detailed requirements for
the conduct of the elections subject to the requirements of primary
legislation.
25. The
cost of the Mayoral election is met by the Council.
Report Author AND CONTRIBUTORS
Linda Lawty
Electoral Services
Manager
Democratic Services
Tel: 01302 862045
E-mail: Linda.lawty@doncaster.gov.uk
Background Papers
File –Mayoral Election – 2 May 2013
Jo Miller
RETURNING OFFICER