Once you are satisfied that the number of votes for each candidate is accurate you can proceed to draw up the provisional local total and inform the GLRO.
In the planning stage, the GLRO will have advised you of the processes in place for considering the provisional local total. You should refer to the GLROs protocol for more information.
After the GLRO has approved the provisional local total, you can proceed to inform the candidates and agents and seek their agreement before moving to the final results.
You should make it clear that the candidates, election agents or designated counting agent are entitled to request a recount of the local total.