Besides, the Code remains unclear as to what happens if the figures on the results protocols show a difference between the number of ballots in the ballot box and the number of voters that cast ballots, in particular, if the first figure is higher than the second. As it was recommended, consideration should be given to making it compulsory for the relevant DEC to review the count and to take action in cases of discrepancies in the reconciliation. Furthermore, as recommended in the Final Report of the OSCE/ODIHR EOM to 2007 local elections, “the Electoral Code should provide for a clear division of responsibilities between the DECs and courts with regard to recounts, specifying on what grounds a recount can be requested, by whom and from which body, as well as which body should carry it out.”
