Paragraph 18 Securing the list of ballot numbers issued

As soon as practicable after the issue of each batch of ballot packs, the counting officer shall make up into a packet a copy of the list of ballot numbers issued and shall seal that packet.

The counting officer shall at all times take proper precautions for the security of the list of ballot numbers issued, including establishing appropriate systems for the control of access to the list and ensuring access to the list is limited to persons authorised by him in that regard.