Section 5125 - Custody of Ballots

The sealed ballots at all times shall be in the custody of the inspector or inspectors of elections or at a location designated by the inspector or inspectors until after the tabulation of the vote, and until the time allowed by Section 5145 for challenging the election has expired, at which time custody shall be transferred to the association. If there is a recount or other challenge to the election process, the inspector or inspectors of elections shall, upon written request, make the ballots available for inspection and review by an association member or the members authorized' representative. Any recount shall be conducted in a manner that preserves the confidentiality of the vote.

Section 1363.03 - Election Rules and Procedures

(h)    The sealed ballots at all times shall be in the custody of the inspector or inspectors of elections or at a location designated by the inspector or inspectors until after the tabulation of the vote, and until the time allowed by Section 7527 of the Corporations Code for challenging the election has expired, at which time custody shall be transferred to the association.  If there is a recount or other challenge to the election process, the inspector or inspectors of elections shall, upon written request, make the ballots available for inspection and review by an association member or his or her authorized representative.  Any recount shall be conducted in a manner that preserves the confidentiality of the vote.

Changes

5125  §1363.03 (h)The sealed ballots at all times shall be in the custody of the inspector or inspectors of elections or at a location designated by the inspector or inspectors until after the tabulation of the vote, and until the time allowed by Section 7527 of the Corporations Code5145 for challenging the election has expired, at which time custody shall be transferred to the association.  If there is a recount or other challenge to the election process, the inspector or inspectors of elections shall, upon written request, make the ballots available for inspection and review by an association member or his or herthe members authorized’ representative.  Any recount shall be conducted in a manner that preserves the confidentiality of the vote.