There are three different types of ballot papers involved in these elections:
1.WARD ballot paper: (this ballot will have a grey/white background)
Every voter will receive a ward ballot paper. All candidates contesting that ward seat in the council will appear on this ballot. The ballot will show the individual candidates names; in the case of a candidate representing a political party, the candidate’s name will be followed by the party logo and abbreviation. In the case of an independent candidate, the name will be followed by a head and shoulders photograph and the letters ‘IND’.
2. Council PR ballot paper: (this ballot will have a yellow background)
Every municipality (be it a metro or a normal local council) will receive a Council PR ballot paper. All political parties registered to contest seats in that council will appear on this ballot. The ballot will show the party name, logo and official abbreviation; no individual’s name will appear. Councillors will be appointed from the official list of candidates submitted in advance by the party – in accordance with the relative number of votes the party receives.
3. District Count PR ballot paper: (this ballot will have a green background)
In local municipalities, a District Council must be constituted. Every voter in a local municipality (non-metro) will also receive a District Council (DC) PR ballot paper. All political parties registered to contest the elections within DC area will appear on this ballot. The ballot will show the party name, logo and official abbreviation; no individual’s name will appear. Councillors will be elected to the District Council in accordance with the prescribed procedures, based on the voting results and the party list.
