Hong Kong Regulations

ELECTORAL PROCEDURE (VILLAGE REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION) REGULATION - SECT 76

Procedure after postponement or adjournment of counting

If the counting of the votes in respect of a poll is postponed or adjourned,
the Returning Officer shall-

   (a)  (in the case of adjournment) cease the counting;

   (b)  deposit the ballot box or ballot boxes (whether opened or not), the
        ballot papers (whether counted or not), the verification statement,
        all other materials delivered to him under section 53(2) and such
        other materials relating to the election as he considers appropriate
        in-

        (i)    a safe place within the counting station;

        (ii)   if there is no safe place referred to in subparagraph (i), a
               safe place within a police station or a public building close
               to the counting station; or

        (iii)  if there is no safe place referred to in subparagraph (i) or

        (ii)   , a safe place within a secure building close to the
               counting station;

   (c)  take such steps as are determined by the Commission for the purpose of
        ensuring the safety and security of the materials so deposited; and

   (d)  remain in charge of the materials so deposited and be responsible for
        their safety and security until the conduct or resumption of the
        counting of the votes.