Mo. Code Regs. tit. 15 § 30-10.050
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 9, May 1, 2024
Section 15 CSR 30-10.050 - Election ProceduresPURPOSE: This rule provides for the appointment and instruction of election judges.
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(1) The election authority shall appoint a minimum of four (4) judges for each polling place to be used in the election according to sections 115.079, 115.081 and 115.083, RSMo.(2) All persons not previously trained in the use of the type of voting equipment being used, prior to entering into the performance of their duties as judges at the election, shall attend a course of instruction for judges in the use and operation of the electronic voting system, conducted under the authorization and supervision of the election authority. In addition to the normal duties of the judges of election, the instruction shall cover the proper use and procedures for use of the voting devices, ballot cards, marking of the ballot cards, procedures for write-in votes (when applicable), replacing spoiled ballots and procedures for safeguarding and transfer of ballot cards and other materials.(3) The voting and marking devices, registration books, identification cards, ballots and other necessary supplies shall be delivered to the polling places prior to 5:30 a.m. on election day.(4) Instructions to Election Judges. The election authority shall provide the Instruction Guide for Election Judges issued by the secretary of state to be given to election judges in each polling place. All election procedures outlined in the instruction guide will be performed by judges in polling places having electronic voting systems. AUTHORITY: section 115.225, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed March 31, 1972, effective April 10, 1972. Amended: Filed Sept. 15, 1972, effective Sept. 25, 1972. Emergency rescission filed Oct. 5, 1982, effective Nov. 2, 1982, expired Feb. 2, 1983. Emergency rule filed Oct. 5, 1982, effective Nov. 2, 1982. Rescinded and readopted: Filed Oct. 5, 1982, effective Feb. 11 , 1983. *Original authority: 115.225, RSMo 1977.