It is also noted that the proposed changes allow for a maximum of 3,000 voters per electoral precinct where the elections will be held by electronic means (whereas other regular electoral precincts continue to have a maximum of 1,500 voters). While electronic voter verification and counting of ballots may offer a more efficient process than conventional voter verification and manual counting, doubling the number of voters could be considered particularly high especially in the transitional period of using newly introduced electronic means. In addition, the time it takes for voters to scan their ballot is likely longer than it would be to insert the ballot directly into the box. The Venice Commission and ODIHR therefore recommend that, at least for an interim period, the maximum number of voters for precincts where electronic means are used remains the same or does not considerably exceed the maximum number of voters for regular precincts. In any case, if some electoral precincts are to be merged and voters reassigned to new voting locations, it is imperative that those affected are duly informed.