In the event a hand count of ballots is required, counters may be appointed by the secretary of the county election board only as authorized by the Secretary of the State Election Board for any election. Insofar as is possible, no more than one-half (1/2) of the counters shall be members of the same political party. The Secretary of the State Election Board may prescribe procedures regarding the appointment and duties of counters. Counters shall be compensated at the same rate as a judge and clerk.
Added by Laws 1974, c. 153, § 2-128, operative Jan. 1, 1975. Amended by Laws 2019, c. 491, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.