Section 20312 - Public Notice and Observation(a) The elections official shall ensure that the one percent manual tally is observable by the public. The elections official shall provide: (1) At least five days public notice prior to selection of ballots to tally pursuant to Elections Code section 15360(d). This notice shall include descriptions of how the one percent manual tally will be conducted, the methods for ensuring ballot security, information regarding the process for selecting ballots, the time and place of the selection of ballots to tally and the date the ballots will be tallied.(2) Observers with an oral or written explanation of the one percent manual tally, a written code of conduct for observation, and any documentation they will need for informed and effective observation.(3) The public the opportunity to observe ballots being retrieved and tallied.(4) The public the opportunity to observe the voters' marks on every tallied ballot.(b) Observers may ask questions of a person designated by the elections official, provided the observers do not interfere with the conduct of the one percent manual tally.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 20312
Note: Authority cited: Section 12172.5, Government Code; and Section 15360, Elections Code. Reference: Section 15360, Elections Code.
1. New section filed 6-27-2024; operative 6/27/2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 26).