Md. Code Regs. 14.30.10.23

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 14.30.10.23 - Post-Election Procedures

A. Challenged Ballots. When there are sufficient unresolved challenges to affect the election results, within 10 days after the Executive Director sends the election result, the party or parties making the challenges shall file with the Board a statement of reasons for each challenge and any supporting evidence.

B. Objections. Any objection to the election shall:

(1) Be filed with the Board, and served on all other parties, within 10 days of the Executive Director sending the election result, even when challenged ballots are sufficient in number to determine the outcome of the election; and

(2) Include a specific statement of the reasons for each objection, including describing how the election outcome was allegedly prejudiced, and also provide any supporting evidence.

C. If the challenged ballots are sufficient in number to affect the results of the election or if objections are filed, the Executive Director, or another person designated by the Board, shall conduct an investigation and make a report and recommendation of findings to the Board on the merits of the objections filed or the validity of any determinative challenges.

D. Hearings. If the Board has reason to believe that the allegations or challenges may be valid, the Board shall order a hearing, if necessary, and make a determination on the findings made in the Executive Director's or the Board designee's report. The procedures of COMAR 14.30.08 shall apply to any hearing ordered.

E. Final Board Action. After consideration of the findings made by the Executive Director or designee, and any hearing held, the Board shall certify the results of the election, as appropriate, issuing a certification of representative, overturning the results of the election, ordering a new election, or dismissing the petition or petitions.

Md. Code Regs. 14.30.10.23

Regulation .23 adopted effective 51:9 Md. R. 441, eff. 5/13/2024.