GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BOARDS OF ELECTION INSPECTORS (BEIs) ON THE CASTING AND COUNTING OF VOTES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 11 AUGUST 2008 ELECTION IN THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO (ARMM)
WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9369 authorized the Commission on Elections to use an automated election system whether paper based or direct recording electronic system as it may deem appropriate and practical for the process of voting, counting of votes, consolidation, canvassing, and transmittal of results of electoral exercises;
WHEREAS, in pursuance of this mandate, the Commission resolved, in connection with the August 11, 2008 Elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), to adopt two (2) types of automated election system, namely:
- Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) to be used in the Province of Maguindanao; and
- Automated Counting Machine (ACM) to be used in the Provinces of Lanao del Sur, Shariff Kabunsuan, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi.
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in it by the Constitution, the Omnibus Election Code, Republic Act No. 9369, and other election laws, the Commission RESOLVED to promulgate, as it hereby RESOLVES to promulgate, the following General Instructions for the Boards of Election Inspectors (BEIs) on the Casting, Counting, Consolidation and Transmission of Votes in connection with the August 11, 2008 Elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM):
| TITLE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Article I | Board of Election Inspectors |
| Article II | Watchers |
| Article III | Election Forms and Supplies |
| Article IV | Date, Time and Place of Voting |
| Article V | Procedures of Voting, Counting of Votes and Transmission for the Automated Counting Machine (ACM) (Provinces of Lanao del Sur, Shariff Kabunsuan, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi) |
| Article VI | Procedures for Voting, Counting, Consolidation, and Transmission of Votes for Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) (Province of Maguindanao) |
| Article VII | Common Provisions |