Election procedures must guarantee the secrecy the ballot, accuracy of the vote count, and announcement of results in a timely fashion. All monitors must pledge to be absolutely neutral and nonpartisan for the period leading up to the elections. Nonpartisan means that they will NOT work for the advancement or defeat of a particular political party or candidate. Neutral monitors must not express publicly any party preference, either in words or with signs or by wearing party symbols. The monitor will work for the protection of the electoral process.
Nonpartisan monitors can, however, still exercise their personal right to vote.
Individual Sri Lankans can volunteer to become monitors. A specially issued badge that is provided by the election commission will identify monitors. Every Sri Lankan , as a responsible citizen has the right to monitor the election within the guidelines laid down by the law. Ensure that each polling station has the necessary supplies. Report to your first polling station by 7 a.m.