Elections Code § 15205

ARTICLE 2. Automated Count in a Central Location

Current as of September 28, 2026Elec. Code, § 15205Official source ↗

Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1073, Sec. 27. Effective January 1, 1999.

(a) A person may be employed to count, tally, and certify the ballots if he or she is not a candidate at the election and if he or she satisfies either of the following requirements:

(1) Has the qualifications required for a precinct board member.

(2) Is a deputy or employee of either of the following:

(A) The governing board.

(B) The elections official.

(b) No person selected to count ballots need reside in any particular precinct.