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§ 87
 

Special measures in extraordinary events


(1) In case the beginning, the continuation or the end of the election procedure should be hindered by unforeseen circumstances, the elections authorities can extend the duration of the poll or postpone it to the next day.


(2) Any extension or postponement has to be announced immediately in conformity with local custom and is to be communicated to the federal elections authority by way of the respective superior elections authority. The federal elections authority has to communicate the extension or postponement without delay to the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs for the purpose of forwarding the communication to the agency in the area of responsibility of the OSCE competent for carrying out the observation of the election.


(3) If the casting of votes had already started, the voting cards and the ballot box with the ballot paper envelopes and the ballot papers contained therein are to be kept under lock and key and safely stored by the elections authorities until the continuation of the poll.