Mich. Admin. Code R. 168.914

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024
Section R. 168.914 - Challenges or objections to recount of voting machines

Rule 14.

(1) Upon completion of the recount of all voting machines in a precinct, all challenges or objections shall be presented to the board of county canvassers for its decision. Upon request by the board of county canvassers, the stenographic record of such challenges or objections shall be read to the board of county canvassers. Representatives of each interested party shall be afforded an opportunity to submit authorities and argument to the board of county canvassers for and against such challenges or objections and to make a full and complete stenographic record thereof, including the decision of the board of county canvassers and its grounds therefor. Nothing herein contained shall limit the right of the board of county canvassers to examine any voting machine against the recount of which challenges or objections have been made. Any interested party who considers himself aggrieved by the decision of the board of county canvassers may at the time the decision is rendered appeal such decision to the representatives of the board of state canvassers in the same manner as hereinabove provided for presenting challenges or objections to the recount of voting machines to the board of county canvassers.
(2) The decisions of the board of county canvassers may be confirmed, set aside, or modified by the representative of the board of state canvassers.
(3) At the conclusion of the recount in the several counties, the board of state canvassers shall notify each interested party that such county recounts have been completed. Such notice shall be by registered mail, return receipt demanded, at the address furnished to the secretary of state by the interested parties.
(4) The decisions of the representatives of the board of state canvassers may be confirmed, set aside, or modified by the board of state canvassers upon review by written petition therefor setting forth the grounds in detail by any interested party or upon its own motion. Such petition shall be filed with the board of state canvassers not later than 5 days after the mailing of the notice above provide for, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 168.914

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