The holder of a polling card states his or her name, identifies himself or herself and hands  the polling card to the Electoral Officer. The latter examines the polling card. If there is any  doubt about the validity of the polling card or its rightful ownership, the Electoral Board  clarifies the matter where possible and decides whether to grant or refuse the holder  permission to vote. The process must be noted in the election record. The Electoral Officer  retains the polling card also in the event of a refusal.