1. Persons observing the referendum are expected to carry out their
observation duties diligently, impartially and professionally and not
to come with pre-judgements about the process.
2. They are expected to be familiar with the legal framework within
which the referendum will be conducted.
3. Observers must not hinder or obstruct referendum officers and must
obey lawful instructions from the returning officer.
4. They must not do anything that compromises the secrecy of the ballot.
5. If they think there have been irregularities during the voting
process, they may bring these to the attention of the Returning
Officer and/ or the Commission Headquarters.
6. Observers must generally conduct themselves in a manner that is
conducive to the peaceful, dignified and orderly conduct of the poll.
Observers are free to choose the areas to which they will go to
observe the poll. However, the Referendum Regulations have provisions
specifying the maximum number of observers who may be representing one
or different organizations.
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