You should ensure that all processes are transparent and carried out in clear view of all those entitled to attend, with information provided to attendees on the processes to be followed.
You must give election agents notice in writing of the time and place at which you will begin:
the central calculation of the Mayoral election results1
You should also advise of any security arrangements in place and the expected behaviour of attendees, particularly during the delivery of verbal announcements.
You must give those entitled to attend reasonable facilities for overseeing the results collation. You should also ensure that anyone else who is entitled to attend has an unrestricted view of the proceedings, while also ensuring that they will not be able to interfere with the work of your staff.
Access to the result calculation at the Mayor of London election
Only the following people are entitled to attend the central result calculation:3
you and your clerks
CROs and a clerk chosen by each of them
candidates and one person chosen by each candidate
election agents (any sub-agent appointed for the area in which the result calculation takes place may attend while the election agent is not present)
Electoral Commission representatives
accredited observers
those persons permitted to be present at the allocation of seats for London Members of the London Assembly
You may only permit other people to attend if you are satisfied that the efficiency of the calculation will not be impeded and you have consulted the election agents or thought it impractical to do so.4
Access to the result allocation at the London-wide Assembly Member election
Only the following people are entitled to attend the allocation:5
you and your clerks
CROs and a clerk chosen by each of them
Individual candidates at the London-wide Assembly Member election and one person chosen by each candidate
candidates on a party list and one person chosen by each candidate
election agents (any sub-agent appointed for the area in which the result calculation takes place may attend while the election agent is not present)
the Nominating Officers of those registered parties standing nominated at the election
Electoral Commission representatives
accredited observers
those persons permitted to be present at the central calculation at the Mayor of London election
You may only permit other people to attend if you are satisfied that the efficiency of the calculation will not be impeded and you have consulted the election agents or thought it impractical to do so.6