There are two purposes to this amendment we are suggesting, one of which has perhaps been left aside in our discussions to now. The idea is to extend the application of this provision to advance polling stations. Indeed, the clause as it now stands applies only to those sites where ordinary voting is held. It would seem appropriate to us that advance polling stations also be offered this flexibility.
Furthermore, the proposed amendment aims at allowing the best possible use of the staff already in place. As it is presently drafted, Clause 4 deals only with additional staff. We however believe that, in various cases, there would be no need to hire additional staff to administer the act. Those cases where such a need could arise would be rather isolated.