Elements and Performance Criteria
- Make arrangements for polling
- Location of polling places is arranged taking into account ease of public access and ensuring coverage throughout the area.
- Information advising electors of location of polling places is clear and caters for diversity of user needs.
- Polling places are equipped and furnished as required.
- Ballot papers are prepared and available when required.
- Security necessary for ballot papers is determined and arranged.
- Advanced voting procedures are implemented to ensure that public can access this arrangement.
- Provide access to polling places
- Coordinate polling places
- Roles and responsibilities of electoral officers are established.
- Electoral officers are selected to reflect diversity of the community.
- Electoral officers are trained appropriately to ensure effectiveness and compliance with legal requirements.
- Directions and assistance to voters are provided in a socially and culturally appropriate manner.
- Maintain public safety
- Environment is monitored and appropriate action is taken to ensure compliance with council regulations and standards.
- Emergency situations are quickly and correctly recognised and assessed and appropriate emergency procedures are implemented.
- Incidents/accidents are reported accurately and in accordance with council procedures and guidelines.