Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1360-02-13-.22

Current through January 8, 2025
Section 1360-02-13-.22 - LOCKING MACHINES UPON CLOSE OF POLLS-CANVASS AND PROCLAMATION OF VOTES

Upon close of the polls the judges shall, under provisions of T.C.A.§2-7- 130, lock the machines against voting and shall sign a certificate on the tally sheet that each machine has been locked against voting; the number of voters as shown on the public counters; and the number registered on the protective counter. The judges shall then, in the presence of watchers and others who are present, run the election results paper tape. The judges shall give the first paper tape, including pre-opening zero (000) tape, and the second paper tape to the precinct registrars. The third paper tape, from each machine, shall be posted on the wall of the polling place. The first results tape, including pre-opening zero (000) tape, from each machine and a precinct total tape shall be attached to the original tally sheet, and the second paper tape from each machine and a precinct total tape shall be attached to the duplicate tally sheet by the precinct registrars. Ample opportunity shall be given to any person present to obtain the results from the paper tapes posted on the wall of the polling place.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1360-02-13-.22

Amendment filed February 24, 1987; effective May 27, 1987.

Authority: T.C.A. § 2-11-201(c).