When the Election Board or its designee has completed the official
count of all ballots cast and determined the preliminary results,
the Election Board Chair shall issue a preliminary certification of
results, cosigned by the Election Board Secretary, identifying the
presumptive winning candidate or candidates, pending expiration of
the challenge period and resolution of any election challenge. In
keeping with the customs and traditions of transparency and fairness,
the preliminary certification of the election results shall be posted
in a conspicuous place within NHBP government offices and in the Community
Center located on the Pine Creek Reservation.