Prior to the opening of the polls, the City Clerk shall deliver a registration list, and an original register to the election officials in every voting place. The original register will provide enough space to allow voters to sign their name and enter their address. A record shall be kept in the original register of the names of persons who offer to vote but are refused, and a brief statement of basis for being refused the right to vote. The signing of the register is a declaration by the voter that he is qualified to vote.