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Election Code changes: new secretary role in polling stations

The act introduces a new position of secretary of the polling station commission, responsible for coordinating voting, counting ballots, and operating the IT system. It also changes the size of election commissions and how they are appointed. The provisions will take effect no earlier than six months after publication.
Key points
New role of polling station secretary: coordinates commission work, counts votes, operates the computer system, and announces election results.
The secretary is nominated by the mayor and appointed by the election commissioner – must have higher education, administrative experience, or be a certified teacher.
Larger election commissions: 7 to 13 members depending on the number of residents in the polling district.
Higher pay for the secretary: 130% of the chairperson's daily allowance.
The secretary cannot be a political party member, convicted of intentional crime, or over 70 years old.
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Additional Information
Poselski projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy - Kodeks wyborczy.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 2006
Process start date: 2025-11-21
Voting date: 2026-03-27
Voting no: 44