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XI. Counting and tabulation of results


A. Counting at ballot counting centres









Although the use of special Counting Teams for vote counting rather than VCCs is not covered by international standards, the regulation has to be in compliance with democratic standards in order to guarantee the secrecy of suffrage and overall legitimacy of the election administration. In case the election results are not delivered speedily, risks exist for politically orientated decision-making by the electoral administration, illegal influence of political parties or candidates on the members of election administration, as well as manipulation of uncounted votes. If counting in special centres is maintained, the Venice Commission and OSCE/ODIHR recommend that the number of counting centres be increased to speed up the process.