EAC Chairman inspects hands-on training session for polling staff of Legislative Council Election Committee constituency by-election (with photos)

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The following is issued on behalf of the Electoral Affairs Commission:

The Chairman of the Electoral Affairs Commission (EAC), Mr Justice David Lok, inspected a hands-on training session organised by the Registration and Electoral Office (REO) provided to the polling staff of the 2022 Legislative Council Election Committee constituency (ECC) by-election today (December 8) to see for himself the training and give encouragement to the electoral staff.

The Legislative Council ECC by-election will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on December 18 (Sunday).

Mr Justice Lok said an ECC polling station will be set up for the by-election for not more than 1 500 Election Committee members to cast their votes. Polling hours will be from 9am to 11.30am. Hands-on training enables about 370 polling staff to familiarise themselves with the Electronic Poll Register (EPR) system for issuance of ballot papers, polling procedures and measures in response to contingency situations, which are conducive to the smooth conduct of the poll.

Members of the EAC Mr Arthur Luk, SC, and Professor Daniel Shek, were also present during the visit to the training session.

The REO conducts a series of online and hands-on training sessions for polling staff. The sessions cover the set-up and preparatory work for the polling station, operation and contingency measures of the EPR system, compilation of statistical returns, collation of electoral documents and execution of various anti-epidemic arrangements. The REO will also provide online videos and quizzes for polling staff to further familiarise themselves with the by-election workflow.

The REO will continue to arrange various types of training for polling and counting staff including on-site drills at the HKCEC. The training aims to enhance the staff's practical experience; further familiarise themselves with the procedures of each stage of work; while at the same time strengthen their co-ordination and response capabilities for the smooth conduct of the poll and the count on the by-election day.

Ends/Thursday, December 8, 2022
Issued at HKT 14:08

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The Chairman of the Electoral Affairs Commission (EAC), Mr Justice David Lok (back row, third left), EAC members Mr Arthur Luk, SC (back row, fourth left), and Professor Daniel Shek (back row, second left) today (December 8) inspected a hands-on training session organised by the Registration and Electoral Office (REO) provided to polling staff of the 2022 Legislative Council Election Committee constituency by-election. Photo shows polling staff during hands-on training on issuance of a ballot paper with the use of the Electronic Poll Register system. Also present was the Chief Electoral Officer of the REO, Mr Raymond Wang (back row, first left).

The Chairman of the Electoral Affairs Commission (EAC), Mr Justice David Lok (front row, third left), EAC members Mr Arthur Luk, SC (front row, second left), and Professor Daniel Shek (front row, fourth left) today (December 8) inspected a hands-on training session organised by the Registration and Electoral Office (REO) provided to polling staff of the 2022 Legislative Council Election Committee constituency by-election. Photo shows polling staff being briefed by the REO staff on the polling procedures at a hands-on training session. Also present was the Chief Electoral Officer of the REO, Mr Raymond Wang (front row, first left).

The Chairman of the Electoral Affairs Commission (EAC), Mr Justice David Lok (third right), EAC members Mr Arthur Luk, SC (second right), and Professor Daniel Shek (fourth right) today (December 8) inspected a hands-on training session organised by the Registration and Electoral Office (REO) provided to polling staff of the 2022 Legislative Council Election Committee constituency by-election. Also present was the Chief Electoral Officer of the REO, Mr Raymond Wang (first right).

The Chairman of the Electoral Affairs Commission, Mr Justice David Lok (second left), EAC members Mr Arthur Luk, SC (third left), and Professor Daniel Shek (first left) today (December 8) inspected a hands-on training session organised by the Registration and Electoral Office provided to polling staff of the 2022 Legislative Council Election Committee constituency by-election. Photo shows Mr Justice Lok showing support to the electoral staff.

The Registration and Electoral Office conducts a series of online and hands-on training sessions for polling staff of the 2022 Legislative Council Election Committee constituency by-election. Photo shows polling staff during hands-on training on issuance of a ballot paper with the use of the Electronic Poll Register system.

The Registration and Electoral Office (REO) conducts a series of online and hands-on training sessions for polling staff of the 2022 Legislative Council Election Committee constituency by-election. Photo shows polling staff being briefed by the REO staff on the preparation work for opening the polling station at a hands-on training session.