(1) If the number of members participating in the work of a polling station commission or, in the case of a settlement with a single polling district, the local election commission is less than five, the head of the local election office shall supplement the commission by delegating elected members. If supplementing the commission in this manner is not possible, the head of the regional election office shall ensure supplementation by delegating members from polling station commissions of other settlements.

(2) If the number of polling station commission members present at the polling station falls below three on voting day, or voting becomes impossible due to an event that jeopardises the freedom, secrecy or conduct of election, the polling station commission members present shall immediately suspend voting, seal the ballot boxes and documents and inform without delay the head of the local election office of suspension with a view to ensuring the lawful continuation of voting.