Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1360-02-13-.02

Current through January 8, 2025

Section 1360-02-13-.02 - INTENT OF REGULATIONS

It is the intent of these regulations to provide for the use of electronic voting devices in the State of Tennessee in such a manner that:

(a) The freedom and purity of the ballot is safeguarded.

(b) The County Election Commissions in this state shall have the option, with the approval of the Coordinator of Elections and the State Election Commission, to use alternate electoral devices, the regulations of which are not presently provided in the Election Code of the State of Tennessee as embodied in Chapter 740, Public Acts of the General Assembly of Tennessee, 1972, (Title 2, Tennessee Code Annotated), as amended.

(c) Each voter's vote will be accurately and honestly counted.

(d) A uniform procedure for the use of an electronic system of voting will be in use throughout the State of Tennessee.

(e) The total of votes cast will accurately reflect the will of the majority of voters voting in any given election.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1360-02-13-.02

Original rule filed February 24, 1987; effective May 27, 1987.

Authority: T.C.A. § 2-11-201(c).