WAC 434-253-203   Precinct count optical scan and direct recording devices -- Poll-site reconciliation.  (1) Each precinct or poll-site ballot counter shall print out results immediately following the closing of the polls. A copy of the results will be posted at the poll-site or otherwise made available for public inspection, unless the secrecy of voters' ballots will be jeopardized.

     (2) The total of votes cast from each counter shall be reconciled with the number of signatures in the poll book(s) and a manual count of the number of optical scan ballots from each machine prior to transporting to the counting center. The total number of ballots reported on the results printout should equal the number of signatures in the poll book(s). Discrepancies shall be reported and explained by the inspector.

     (3) In a sealed container, the data pack/chip of each ballot counter shall be transported to the counting center with each results printout.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.611. 06-14-046, § 434-253-203, filed 6/28/06, effective 7/29/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.610. 05-06-035 and 05-08-065, § 434-253-203, filed 2/25/05 and 3/31/05, effective 3/28/05 and 5/1/05.]