(Signing of ballot papers and opening of the poll)a

1. Once the polling station has been established, the Chairperson, with the cooperation of the scrutineers, after having verified the number of registered voters, shall sign the ballot papers on their back side.


2. The number of signed ballot papers shall be entered in the report.


3. During the operations described in paragraphs 1 and 2, no one can leave the room.


4. At the end, the Chairperson shall declare the opening of the poll.