Application of Election Law and Watchers
- Election law provisions on special elections apply unless inconsistent with this Act.
- Watchers appointed by political parties or groups that polled votes in the last general election are allowed, at the rate of two watchers per group per municipality.
- Election offenses under the Election Law committed during this plebiscite carry prescribed penalties.
Formation of Election Precincts and Officials
- Provincial boards, supervised by the Secretary of the Interior, shall organize election precincts, designate polling places, and appoint election inspectors and poll clerks with substitutes.
Voter Registration and List Revision
- Boards of election inspectors shall conduct registration of new voters and revision of voter lists on April 22-23, 1935, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings on Elector Qualifications
- Judicial cases regarding voter inclusion or exclusion must be filed by April 30, 1935.
- Such cases must be finally decided before May 9, 1935.
- Boards of election inspectors to hold last meeting on May 11, 1935, for final voter roll preparation.
Ballot Form and Voting Instructions
- Ballots printed in English and Spanish must follow the prescribed form referencing the Tydings-McDuffie Act.
- Voters indicate approval by writing "YES" or rejection by writing "NO" in the blank space provided.
- The ballot text explains the consequences of ratification or rejection regarding Philippine independence and government continuity.
Return of Election Results
- Boards of inspectors prepare four copies of election returns: one in the ballot box, and three delivered to municipal treasurer.
- Municipal treasurer sends copies to the Secretary of the Senate, Secretary of the House, and Secretary of the Interior by registered mail.
- The Bureau of Posts transmits election returns and reports free of charge and without delay.
Canvassing and Certification of Election Results
- Within 30 days post-election, legislative leaders request the Governor-General to convene a special session.
- Legislature canvasses and certifies election returns and transmits certification with Constitution copy to the Governor-General.
Appropriation for Election Expenses
- An amount up to 350,000 pesos is appropriated from the Insular Treasury for election expenses, subject to Secretary of the Interior approval.
- Expenses include printing, publishing, posting, and free distribution of 500,000 copies of the Constitution and Ordinance in English, Spanish, and principal dialects.
- Each election inspector and poll clerk is compensated two pesos per day of service.
Effectivity of the Act
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval on April 8, 1935.