SECTIONS 19320-19323 - California Statutes

ELECTIONS CODE

SECTION 19320-19323

19320. Before preparing a voting machine for any general election,
the elections official shall mail written notice to the chairperson
of the county central committee of at least two of the principal
political parties, stating the time and place where machines will be
prepared. At the specified time one representative of each of the
political parties shall be afforded an opportunity to see that the
machines are in proper condition for use in the election.
The party representatives shall be sworn to perform faithfully
their duties but shall not interfere with the officials or assume any
of their duties. When a machine has been so examined by the
representatives, it shall be sealed with a numbered metal seal. The
representatives shall certify to the number of the machines, whether
all of the counters are set at zero (000), and the number registered
on the protective counter and on the seal.

19321. The elections official shall affix ballot labels to the
machines to correspond with the sample ballot for the election. He or
she shall employ competent persons to assist him or her in affixing
the labels and in putting the machines in order. Each machine shall
be tested to ascertain whether it is operating properly.

19322. When a voting machine has been properly prepared for an
election, it shall be locked against voting and sealed. After that
initial preparation, a member of the precinct board or some duly
authorized person, other than the one preparing the machines, shall
inspect each machine and submit a written report. The report shall
note the following:
(1) Whether all of the registering counters are set at zero (000),
(2) whether the machine is arranged in all respects in good order
for the election, (3) whether the machine is locked, (4) the number
on the protective counter, (5) the number on the seal. The keys shall
be delivered to the election board together with a copy of the
written report, made on the proper blanks, stating that the machine
is in every way properly prepared for the election.

19323. The elections official shall deliver to the polling place
the supplies necessary to conduct the election, including two sample
ballots, one envelope containing the seal for sealing the machine
after the polls are closed, one envelope for the return of the keys,
and as many copies of the statement of votes cast as are necessary.