Section 10-314 - Closing of the polls.
§ 10-314. Closing of the polls.
(a) Procedures.-
(1) The local board shall provide election judges with detailed procedures for the closing of the polls, specific to the voting system used.
(2) The procedures shall include directions on:
(i) the tabulation, recording, and reporting of votes if these activities are undertaken in the polling place;
(ii) the preparation, signing, and sealing of documents and other election materials;
(iii) the security of all equipment and materials in the polling place; and
(iv) the return of equipment and materials to the local board.
(b) Admission of watchers to hear election results.- If election results are produced in the polling place, the election judge shall admit watchers to hear the announced results.
(c) Release of election judge from duty.- A chief judge shall release an election judge from duty after the completion of the election judge's assigned tasks.
[An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 10-314; 2002, ch. 291, §§ 2, 4.]