(1) The number of votes received for each candidate shall be determined in the following way:

1) divide the ballot papers of each list into two groups – changed and unchanged ballot papers. Changed ballot papers shall be considered to be those on which the voter, opposite the surname of a candidate in the place provided therefor, has made a “+” mark or has struck out the given name or surname of a candidate. Other ballot papers shall be considered to be unchanged;

2) in relation to each candidate, count the changed ballot papers in which:

a) opposite his or her surname in the place provided therefor a “+” mark has been made;

b) his or her given name or surname has been struck out;

c) marks have not been made.

(2) The results of the counting of votes shall be recorded by the polling station commission in the vote counting report.

(3) The polling station commission shall resolve the differences of opinion regarding the marks made by voters on ballot papers by majority vote. In the event of a tied vote, the chairperson of the polling station commission shall cast the deciding vote.

[11 November 2004; 11 June 2020]