The same ballot boxes shall as a rule be used as are used for elections to the Alþingi. District commissioners or their representatives shall have custody of the ballot boxes between elections and see to it that they are available in good time where they are needed for elections. All the boxes shall be of the same type, no less than 31.5 cm in length, 21 cm in width and 15.7 cm in height, with a hinged cover and secure lock. There shall be a lengthwise slot in the middle of the cover which is at least 15.7 cm in length, 6.5 mm wide at the top and wider at the bottom.
The presiding election board is responsible for ensuring that a sufficient number of ballot boxes with bags are available at any time for use in the municipality.
