Adopted on 20 July 2015, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa 13.3.1.2 The adequacy of civic and voter education in relation to the necessary guarantees of the secrecy of the ballot. 13.4 Voter Registration The SEOMs shall assess: 13.4.1 The ability of eligible persons to register to vote and have their required information appear accurately on the voter registry and voter lists; 13.4.2 The extent to which the process enjoys the trust of the electorate, including inclusiveness, accuracy, and transparency, and whether the electorate are able to own and identify with the process; 13.5 13.4.3 The sustainability, appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of electoral and voter registration technologies; 13.4.4 Whether there have been regular consultations and engagement by the EMB with all stakeholders by way of trainings, briefings and dialogue throughout the entire electoral process. ELECTION PERIOD: During the Election period, the SEOMs shall assess: 13.6 13.5.1 The appropriateness of locations of polling stations, and adequacy and accessibility of their facilities; 13.5.2 The production and distribution to polling stations and storage of ballots and other sensitive election materials; 13.5.3 The presence of special voting mechanisms, in line with national laws; 13.5.4 Whether elderly and incapacitated voters as well as expectant mothers are accorded preference when voting; 13.5.5 The conduct of voting, including assistance to voters, counting, tabulation and announcement of results; the transparency of procedures and adequacy of safeguards against inaccuracies. POST-ELECTION PERIOD: During the Post-election period, the SEOMs shall assess: 13.6.1 The conduct of procedures and processes concerning electoral complaints and challenges by citizens, prospective voters, those seeking election, including the provision of effective remedies for violations of electoral related rights; 13.6.2 The conduct of administrative, civil and criminal processes concerning alleged violations of laws and regulations regarding electoral related rights and responsibilities, including application of appropriate penalties; and - 21 -