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Article 13
 

Article 13 Ward Election Commission              (1)       Each political party, which files nomination papers for elections to the Council in the constituency, a part of which is the ward, is entitled to delegate one member and one substitute to the Ward Election Commission not later than 30 days before the polling day.              (2)       The Ward Election Commission must consist of at least five members. If the District Election Commission does not have the specified number of members and is not established pursuant to paragraph (1) above, or if the number of its members drops below five and a substitute is not available, the Mayor of the municipality shall appoint missing members from among voters.              (3)       The first meeting of the Ward Election Commission shall be held within 25 days before the polling day; the Mayor of the municipality shall call the first meeting.              (4)       The Ward Election Commission shall (a)  conduct the poll and in particular supervise correct casting the votes; and (b) count the votes, prepares the minutes on the poll, and maintains order at the polling station.