Individuals who served ⁢as election table members on November 16th ⁤are legally obligated to fulfill the ⁢same role ⁢on Sunday, December 14th, according ‌to⁣ Patricia Figueroa, President⁣ of​ the Electoral Service (Servel) of Chile. This requirement applies‍ to‌ all ‍previously assigned members.

Figueroa‌ emphasized that serving as a table member‍ is a ​”mandatory ⁣function,” and those ​who fail ⁤to attend will be subject ⁤to ⁢fines as outlined in Chilean legislation. The fines range from 2 to ‌8 Unidad Tributaria Mensual (UTM), which currently equates to approximately $137,000 to $549,000 Chilean ​pesos.

Voters are instructed to go to the same polling place and​ table where they voted on November‍ 16th. ⁢Individuals can verify their assigned location​ using the ⁣official Servel website:⁤ Servel’s online consultation tool.

Understanding the Penalties for Non-Compliance

The financial penalties for failing⁢ to fulfill ‍the obligation as a table member or member of⁢ the scrutinizing college are importent. The range of 2 to 8 UTM represents a ample cost ‍for‍ individuals who⁤ do not comply. As of December 8, ⁢2024, 1 UTM is approximately equivalent to $68,500 Chilean pesos. Therefore,⁢ the minimum fine is ‍around $137,000 pesos, ⁤and the maximum reaches $548,000 pesos.