Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 183-1-13-.05

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through November 22, 2024

Rule 183-1-13-.05 - Poll Watchers for Tabulating Center

In counties and municipalities using central count optical scanning vote tabulation equipment, the election superintendent shall allow each political party to appoint two poll watchers for each primary or election, each political body to appoint two poll watchers for each election, and each independent candidate and each nonpartisan candidate to appoint one poll watcher for each election, to serve in each of the locations designated by the election superintendent within the tabulating center. Such designated places shall include the check-in area, the computer room, the duplication area, and such other areas as the election superintendent may deem necessary to the assurance of fair and honest procedures in the tabulating center. Poll watchers designated for the tabulating center shall be appointed and serve in the same manner as other poll watchers.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 183-1-13-.05

O.C.G.A. § 21-2-31.

Original Rule entitled "Poll Watchers for Tabulating Center" adopted. F. May 26, 1970; eff. June 14, 1970.

Amended: F. Mar. 6, 1987; eff. Mar. 26, 1987.

Amended: F. Feb. 17, 1992; eff. Mar. 8, 1992.

Amended: F. Dec. 11, 2003; eff. Dec. 31, 2003.

Amended: F. Oct. 2, 2024; eff. Oct. 22, 2024.

Repealed: F. Nov. 13, 2024, eff. Oct. 22, 2024.

Note: Rule 183-1-13-.05 filed Oct. 2, 2024 repealed effective Oct. 22, 2024, pursuant to Georgia Superior Court Final Judgement Order (see Department 183 Administrative History for details) the rule is null and void and reverted to the prior version (i.e., F. Dec. 11, 2003; eff. Dec. 31, 2003, as shown above). Effective November 13, 2024.