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Section 16Sec./Art. 16
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Custody and Accountability of Ballots. The Election Officer and the Treasurer of the municipality or province as deputy of the Commission shall have joint custody and accountability of the official ballots, accountable forms and other election documents as well as ballot boxes containing the official ballots cast. The ballot boxes shall not be opened for three (3) months unless the Commission orders otherwise.
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