• 1. The central electoral committee shall determine the election results as soon as possible, but no earlier than the eighth day after voting has taken place. The central electoral committee shall also determine:

o a. the number of blank votes;

o b. the number of invalid votes;

o c. the number of valid voting passes;

o d. the number of valid voter passes;

o e. the number of valid proxy certificates;

o f. the number of valid postal voting certificates and replacement postal voting certificates;

o g. the sum of the numbers referred to under c, d, e, and f;

o h. the number of eligible voters; and

o i. the difference between the number of voters admitted to the vote and the number of votes counted. Where possible, the central electoral committee will provide an explanation for this.

• 2. The determination and announcement will take place in a public session of the central electoral committee. The day and time of the session will be announced in a timely manner by the chairperson of the central electoral committee. The manner of announcement will be regulated by order in council.

• 3. Persons present may raise objections orally.

• 4. The chairperson of the central electoral committee is responsible for maintaining order during the session.