§ 168.798aSeparate counting center; direction and conduct of proceedings; method

Sec. 798a.
    If a separate counting center is used, all proceedings shall be under the direction of the
 clerk or authorized assistants. The proceedings shall be conducted under observation by the


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 public, but no persons except those authorized shall touch a ballot or return. Persons who
 engage in processing and counting of the ballots shall be deputized and take an oath that they
 will faithfully perform their assigned duties. If a ballot is damaged or defective so that it
 cannot properly be counted by the electronic tabulating equipment, a true duplicate copy shall
 be made and substituted for the damaged or defective ballot. Each duplicate ballot shall be
 clearly labeled "duplicate", and shall bear a serial number, which shall be recorded on the
 damaged or defective ballot.