Projek 1 "Suara Demokrasi" (Tahap 2) (21 September 2024)

Introduction

This tutorial guides you through the process of conducting an OSIS (Organisasi Siswa Intra Sekolah) election, specifically focusing on the manual counting of votes after the election. This is a critical process for ensuring transparency and accuracy in student government elections. By following these steps, you can effectively manage and count votes, ensuring that the elected representatives truly reflect the choice of the students.

Step 1: Prepare for the Election

Before the election day, ensure you have all necessary materials and setup in place.

• Gather Voting Materials

  • Voting boxes
  • Ballots
  • Pens or pencils

• Set Up the Voting Area

  • Designate a quiet, easily accessible location for voting.
  • Ensure privacy for voters to cast their votes.

• Inform Voters

  • Communicate the election date and procedures to all students.
  • Provide information on the candidates and their platforms.

Step 2: Conduct the Voting Process

On the day of the election, follow these steps to facilitate the voting process.

• Check Voter Eligibility

  • Verify that each student is eligible to vote (e.g., registered students).

• Distribute Ballots

  • Hand out ballots to students as they arrive to vote.
  • Ensure each voter receives a single ballot.

• Supervise the Voting

  • Monitor the voting area to maintain order and assist voters if needed.
  • Ensure that students fill out their ballots privately.

Step 3: Secure the Voting Boxes

After voting concludes, it's crucial to handle the voting boxes carefully.

• Collect Voting Boxes

  • Ensure that all voting boxes are collected and secured in one place.

• Seal the Boxes

  • Seal the boxes to prevent tampering before counting.

Step 4: Count the Votes

Once the voting boxes are secured, proceed to count the votes.

• Prepare for Counting

  • Gather a team of trusted individuals to assist with counting.
  • Set up a clean and organized space for counting the ballots.

• Open the Voting Boxes

  • Carefully open each voting box in front of witnesses.

• Count the Ballots

  • Sort the ballots by candidate.
  • Count the number of votes for each candidate.
  • Record the results clearly, ensuring accuracy.

• Double-Check Counts

  • Have a second person verify the counts to minimize errors.

Step 5: Announce the Results

After counting, it's time to share the election results.

• Prepare a Results Summary

  • Create a summary of the votes for each candidate.

• Communicate the Results

  • Announce the results to the school community in a transparent manner.
  • Consider using visual aids like charts or posters to display the results.

Conclusion

By meticulously following these steps, you can ensure a fair and transparent OSIS election process. Key takeaways include preparing thoroughly beforehand, maintaining order during voting, and accurately counting and announcing results. For future elections, consider gathering feedback from voters and participants to improve the process.