Quote

"The relevant regulations should stipulate certain practical precautions as regards equipment. For example, the record of the proceedings should be completed in ballpoint pen rather than pencil, as text written in pencil can be erased. "

Document

CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters, I.3.2.2.4.47 (exp. report)

Download Document

Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters

Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan

Arabic

Spanish; Castilian

Summaries

Subsidiary legislation should lay out clear and precise regulations and administrative instructions for the electoral process.
Vote counting procedures should be verifiable and votes should be preserved for review.
Closing and counting procedures should be established by law.