(1) Ballots to which various marks and/or editing have been added by voters shall be deemed to be valid and cast in favour of the candidate chosen by the ballot.
(2) Choice expressed by ballots other than those having the legitimate prescribed printed form of a ballot shall be deemed invalid. Ballots that have been torn in two or more pieces shall also be deemed invalid. Should more than one ballot be found in a Formal Envelope, each choosing a different candidate, all such ballots shall be deemed to be invalid votes. Should more than one ballot choosing the same candidate be found in a Formal Envelope, all such ballots shall be deemed to be one vote cast in favour of the candidate.
(3) Validity/invalidity of a ballot shall be ultimately decided upon by the ward election board.
