In general, a scrutineer's a person who observes any process which requires rigourous oversight, either to prevent the occurrence of corruption or genuine mistakes. It's most commonly known as part of voting in an election, where the scrutineer observes the counting of ballot papers, in order to check that election rules are followed. There're other uses of the concept, such as in motorsport, when a scrutineer's responsible for ensuring that vehicles meet the technical regulations. Politics Rule… (More on Scrutineer)