What can be done to expedite the printing of ballots for the municipal election?
One of the duties of the Senior Election Official is to ensure that the ballots are printed and ready in time for Election Day, but also for alternative voting opportunities. Remember that voters may apply in person to vote by sealed envelope ballot 28 days before the election, so the Senior Election Official should ensure ballots are ready for this day. It is recommended that arrangements be made by the end of May for printing of ballots in an election year. Tenders (if required) can be arranged well before the nomination period begins. Once a printer is chosen, they can be advised of the number, type and potential set up of the ballots. This will ensure that the preliminary arrangements are made in order to speed up the processing time once the candidate names are confirmed. The Senior Election Official needs to decide ahead of time whether the order of the candidates’ names on the ballots will be by random or rotational order and should advise candidates when they file their nominat
