§ NRS § 293C.660Ballot processing and packaging board: Composition; duties

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1.  The ballot processing and
packaging board must be composed of persons who are qualified in the use of the
data processing equipment to be operated for the voting count.

2.  The board shall:

(a) Allow members of the general public to
observe the counting area where the computers are located during the period
when ballots are being processed if those members do not interfere with the
processing of the ballots.

(b) Receive ballots and maintain groupings of
them by precinct.

(c) Before each counting of the ballots or
computer run begins, validate the testing material with the counting program.

(d) Maintain a log showing the sequence in which
the ballots of each precinct are processed to ensure that the ballots of all
precincts are processed.

(e) After each counting of the ballots, verify
the testing material with the counting program to substantiate that there has
been no substitution or irregularity.

(f) Record an explanation of any irregularity
that occurs in the processing.

(g) Collect all returns, programs, testing
materials, ballots and other items used in the election at the computer center
and package and deliver the items to the city clerk for sealing and storage.

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