Powers and Functions of the Comelec Supervisory Panel.
Section 12
SEC. 12. Powers and Functions of the Comelec Supervisory Panel. —In addition to the powers and functions cited in the preceding sections, the Comelec Supervisory Panel shall have the following powers and functions: a. Send a representative or representatives the number of which shall be determined depending on the size of the barangay, to supervise the consultations therein with power to decide questions relating to the right of any person to participate; to see to it that the meeting is conducted in a free, orderly and honest manner; and to submit a written report to the Comelec Supervisory Panel on the manner the consultation was held. b. Authorize postponements of scheduled consultations due to terrorism, natural calamities, or other similar causes. c. Organize a barangay referendum committee in case one has not been duly constituted or to appoint substitutes. d. Replace any member of the barangay referendum committee for violation of the rules and regulations issued by the Commission on Elections or instructions of the representative of the Comelec Supervisory Panel or for any irregularity committed in the performance of his duties. e. Recommend to the Commission on Elections the annulment of the results of the referendum in any barangay upon proof of the use of unauthorized ballots or for any other serious irregularity committed during the voting or the counting of the votes. f. To facilitate voting in barangays with big number of barangay members, the Comelec Supervisory Panel may authorize the establishment of as many voting centers as may be necessary, giving notice thereof to the Department of Local Government and Community Development in order that the corresponding barangay referendum committees may be constituted.