Upon closing the polls, the election officials shall count the ballots as set out in the election procedures. When all votes have been counted, the election officials shall prepare a certificate of election, stating the number of votes each candidate or proposition received. Each election official shall sign the certificate. The certificate and counting material shall be delivered to the clerk. (Ord. 12-009 § 14, 2012; Ord. 620 § 10, 2004; Ord. 546 § 39, 1999; Ord. 515 § 3, 1997)