Votes are counted under the general supervision of the Returning Officer, supported by Counting Officers selected from among Election Officers so that no Officer counts the votes from his station. Those who can be present include candidates and their representatives; observers appointed by the Election Commission; counting staff; public servants aiding elections; and other persons authorized by the Election Commission. Votes are subjected to scrutiny, may be viewed but not touched by those other than counting staff, and may be rejected for a variety of reasons detailed below.