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(3) If the signature does not match the voter registration affidavit and if it appears that another individual has signed for the registered voter on the ballot identification envelope, the ballot is invalidated. § -10 Counting of ballots. (a) For Vote By Mail, the method of preparation for counting ballots may begin at any time before the day of election. Preparation may include removal of the outer, return identification envelope, sorting by precinct, etc. The preparation shall not include removal of the secrecy envelope until seven days prior to the day of election. (b) There shall be provision made to allow for attendance by official observers during all ballot processes. The county office of elections official will determine the number of official observers based on space and staff availability. One official observer may be selected from each qualified political party and other civic -minded groups as allowed by HRS statutes. (c) In the presence of official observers, counting center employees may start to count the ballots on the day of the election. All handling and counting of the mailed -in ballots shall be according to the procedures provided by the rules adopted by the chief election officer pursuant to chapter 91. (d) A mailed ballot shall be counted only if: (1) It reaches an official dropsite by 6:00 p.m. on the day of election to be transported to the county clerk or counting center employees; (2) It is received by mail by the county clerk not later than 6:00 p.m. or transport from a designated dropsite where the ballot was received on the day of the election. The refusal to receive ballots after 6:00 p.m. on the day of the election or tally the ballots may only be suspended with prior approval of the chief elections officer in an emergency situation; (3) It is received in the return identification envelope; (4) The return identification envelope is signed by the voter to whom the ballot is issued and verified according to the procedures provided by the rules adopted by the chief election officer pursuant to chapter 91. A faxed or emailed signature shall not be accepted for an unsigned return identification envelope; and (5) The signature of the voter is verified pursuant to section _ - 8. § -11 Contests for cause. (a) A contest for cause may be filed with respect to any election per HRS section 11-172. (b) Contests for cause in primary, special primary elections, and county elections shall follow procedures described in HRS section 11-173.5. (b) Contests for cause in general, special general, special, and runoff elections shall follow procedures described in HRS section 11-174.5. EXHIBIT "A-1"