Are official election results processed by an electronic tabulation system?
Palau
Article 1550
Counting of ballots
The Election Commission shall establish one or more counting and tabulating committees. Each committee shall include not less than five (5) members. Each committee shall publicly count, tally, and determine the acceptability of all votes cast. Counting and tabulating of ballots shall begin after all the polls are closed and shall continue until all the votes cast shall have been counted. Each candidate or his or her authorized representative shall be entitled to be present at the tabulation of the votes. Upon completion of counting and tabulation of all votes cast, public announcement of the unofficial results shall be made.
Article 1552
Local counting and tabulating committees
In precincts or other areas where the Election Commission deems it impracticable that ballot boxes be delivered to a central place for counting and tabulating, the Election Commission shall appoint a local committee to count, tabulate, certify and report votes in such manner and according to such rules and regulations as the Election Commission shall establish.
