Further clarification of code of conduct #13 by election commission

Date: August 30, 2017

Subj:Further clarification of code of conduct #13 by election commission

Upon review of the code of conduct, election commission was brought to the attention that current cde of conduct listed below might pose some confusion and conflict. Election commission is publishing the new revised code of conduct to replace the old one with immediate effect.

Old code of conduct rule #13

13. If more than allocated number of persons are marked then for that position entire ballot will be invalid, but it will not affect the other positions. Example: If some one votes for both Presidents but correctly votes for other positions only the votes for President will be invalid and others will be counted. Example 2: If someone checks marks for 16 or more person in the board ballot then entire ballot will be invalid. However if instead of 15 , someone decides to select only 8 then all eight will be counted.

New rule #13 is as follows.

13.

Officer Ballot: In the case of Officers ballot only the position in question will be invalid and votes will not be counted for that position only but all other valid position will be counted.  Example: If some one votes for both Presidents but correctly votes for other positions only the votes for President will be not be counted and all others will be counted.

Board Ballot: If more than allocated number of persons are marked then entire ballot will be invalid. Example: If someone checks 16 or more candidates in the board ballot then entire ballot will be invalid. However if instead of 15 , someone decides to select only 8 then all eight will be counted for appropriate candidates

Sincerely,

Election Commission