Article 63, as noted in the last joint opinion,[39] does not expressly require that the DEC summary protocols providing information for each polling station within the DEC, with reference only to “consolidation based on the PEC summary protocols.” It is recommended that Article 63 be amended to provide clear instructions for election-day DEC procedures and provide, as well, that the tabulations process be carried out in a continuous manner. The Code should provide expressly that DEC summary protocols include a breakdown of results by PEC, thereby enabling parties and observers to audit the results.
