How to Become a Ballot Board Member or Observer?

As you know, one of the candidates in the Presidential elections held on Sunday, May 14, none exceed 50% Due to this, the elections were moved to the second round. In the elections to be held on Sunday, May 28, it is spoken that there is a need for more ballot box committee officials and observers all over our country.

The reasons such as the fact that the processes such as vote counting and data processing in the minutes take a long time and that the observer and ballot box staff are insufficient in some regions also show how important it is for everyone to be a part of the process. This is for most ‘What can I do?’ begs the question.

Let’s start with the first option; You can apply to become a ballot box committee officer;

At the head of each ballot box, there is a Balloting Board. This board consists of a president, a member of the council/delegation of elders and a member of the parliament in the last general election. members of the five political parties that received the most votes. is formed.

Political parties forward their members to the YSK with their application forms. The YSK also evaluates the incoming forms and appoints all the members of the Ballot Box Board. A fee is paid to the members of the ballot box committee. Let’s also mention that when you are a ballot box official, you can use your vote in the ballot box you are in charge of.

• If you want to be a member of the Ballot Board, You can go to a political party building in your district and complete your application. The application deadline is May 18.

You can be a witness;

Another way to be in charge of the ballot boxes is to be a witness. Participating in the election to be a witness a witness certificate from any party needs to be provided. It is not necessary to be a member of the said party. The observers cast their votes at the ballot box on the ballot papers. The boxes they are assigned to are different.

You can apply to platforms such as Oy ve Ötesi and Turkey Volunteers to be a witness. After evaluation of your application They will be contacting you for all information.

Finally; Even if you do not take office, after the voting process is completed, you can follow the counting and processing of the minutes as a citizen;

This is the right of all our citizens, protected by law. However, while following the process make sure you don’t create situations that would complicate the staff’s job. Make sure you are part of a calm and respectful communication process.