Observer of ballot result
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8.—(1) Before conducting the ballot, a Part 3A community body must appoint an observer to oversee, in person—
(a)the counting of the votes made on the completed ballot papers; and
(b)the recording of the result.
(2) The observer must—
(a)be an individual who is independent of the Part 3A community body; and
(b)sign the declaration on the form specified in schedule 4 confirming that the person oversaw, in person, the counting of the votes made on the completed ballot papers and the recording of the result in accordance with paragraph (1).