R 168.916 Candidate and ballot question committee representatives; powers; identification.

Rule 16. (1) Each candidate or ballot question committee representative is entitled to observe the recount and have their counsel and not more than 2 additional individuals present at each table where ballot containers are being opened or ballots are being recounted. (2) The individuals in subrule (1) of this rule shall be afforded an opportunity to observe the opening of ballot containers and each ballot as the votes are called, challenge the tabulation of a ballot, and take notes as desired for recordkeeping purposes. (3) Each individual representing a candidate or ballot question committee shall have written identification provided by the candidate, the candidate’s political party, the ballot question committee, or a proponent or opponent of the ballot question if there is no ballot question committee involved in the recount. (4) For a recount for a ballot question, the treasurer of a ballot question committee involved in the recount shall appoint no more than 1 lead representative for each recount center. The lead representative is responsible for the individuals present at each table where ballot containers are being opened or ballots are being recounted. Once designated, the lead representative may not be changed during the course of the recount.