Okla. Admin. Code § 230:35-5-75.3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 230:35-5-75.3 - Completing election night tasks

(a)Distribution of Detail and Tally Report. Distribute the Detail and Tally Reports as follows.

(1) Put the original Detail and Tally Report, which includes the Zero Report and the signatures of the Inspector, Judge, and Clerk, inside the Envelope for Tally Report.

(2) Post one copy of the Detail and Tally Report on the polling place door.

(3) Put one copy of the Detail and Tally Report inside the ballot transfer case.

(b)Ballot Accounting Form. The Clerk fills out and signs the Ballot Accounting Form or Forms. The Inspector and Judge verify the numbers recorded on the Ballot Accounting Form or Forms and then sign the form or forms. Put the finished Ballot Accounting Form or Forms in the Envelope for Tally Report.

(c)Packing ballots and sealing ballot transfer cases. Pack all used and unused ballots in ballot transfer cases. If possible, pack unused ballots in a ballot transfer case separate from the voted ballots. Seal each ballot transfer case with clear packing tape and attach a long white State Election Board seal. Indicate on the seal whether the case contains voted ballots, unused ballots, or a combination of voted and unused ballots. The Inspector, Judge, and Clerk all sign the long white State Election Board seal on each ballot transfer case.

(d)Sealing the Envelope for Tally Report. The Inspector verifies that the following items are inside the Envelope for Tally Report and then seals the envelope. The Inspector, Judge, and Clerk all sign the envelope flap.

(1) Original Detail and Tally Report, which includes the Zero Report, and the signatures of the Inspector, Judge, and Clerk.

(2) Voting device key envelope.

(3) Ballot Accounting Form or Forms.

(4)

(5) Uncounted ballots found in the emergency compartment of the ballot box after the polls were closed on the voting device and the Detail and Tally Reports were printed.

(5) Any other forms or materials as instructed by the Secretary of the County Election Board.

(e)Precinct Expense Claim Envelope. The Judge and Clerk sign the Precinct Expense Claim Envelope and receive their vouchers from the Inspector. Vouchers may not be distributed under any circumstance until after the polls close. [26:3-105.1(c)]

(f)Provisional Ballot Bag. The Inspector or the Provisional Voting Officer shall complete the following steps.

(1) Put the Provisional Ballot Roster in the large, clear plastic pocket on the orange Provisional Ballot Bag.

(2) Make certain that all completed Provisional Ballot Materials envelopes are inside the Provisional Ballot Bag.

(3) Zip the bag and seal it with the blue plastic seal.

(4) Pack any unused provisional ballot materials and supplies as instructed by the County Election Board Secretary.

(5) Place the sealed Provisional Ballot Bag, the packed supplies, and any Oklahoma Voter Registration Application forms completed by provisional voters with the other materials that the Inspector returns to the County Election Board office.

Okla. Admin. Code § 230:35-5-75.3

Added at 8 Ok Reg 3635, eff 10-3-91 (emergency) ; Added at 9 Ok Reg 2387, eff 7-1-92 ; Amended at 10 Ok Reg 2739, eff 7-1-93 ; Amended at 13 Ok Reg 569, eff 11-22-95 (emergency) ; Amended at 13 Ok Reg 2483, eff 7-1-96 ; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2571, eff 7-1-98 ; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2351, eff 7-1-00 ; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 1884, eff 7-1-05 ; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 351, eff 11-5-07 (emergency) ; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 1921, eff 7-1-08 ; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1672, eff 7-15-13

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 33, Issue 24, September 1, 2016, eff. 9/11/2016