Scrutineers 

The LG.215 Scrutineer policy is available from the NSW Electoral Commission website. The policy describes the role of scrutineers in NSW local government elections for Councillors and Mayors and how scrutineers can comply with the law during the election and the counting of votes.  

The policy also aims to make it easier for scrutineers to examine paper ballots, electronic records, and data entry records, as well as providing information on the audit process for electronic counting.

Scrutineers during scrutiny and counting

A scrutineer observes election processes to see that rules are followed fairly and impartially.

A scrutineer may only be appointed by a candidate. A scrutineer must be appointed in writing using the form LG.213 Appointment of scrutineer.

Appointed scrutineers will be issued with scrutineer identification and a purple vest that must be worn at all times when undertaking scrutineer tasks.

For information about the role of a scrutineer during scrutiny and counting please refer to LG.233B Scrutineer guidelines – scrutiny and counting.

Scrutineers should also read the full LG.215 Scrutineer policy.