(1) Before the polls open, and in the presence of accredited observers, the Polling Station Committee in the composition as foreseen in the Article 5.5 of this law shall:

1. display the empty ballot boxes and seal them;
2. count and record on the appropriate forms the total number of voters for the Polling Station based on the excerpt from the Central Voters Register; and
3. count and record on the appropriate forms the total number of all ballots received by the Polling Station.