Examination And Final Preparation Of Machines

Under the provisions of T.C.A.§ 2-7-110, the officer shall give the judges the form on which the seal numbers and the protective counter number for each machine are recorded. The judges shall verify that the number registered on the protective counters and the number on the seals with which the machines are sealed correspond with the numbers recorded on the form, the judges shall then, with watchers and other officials observing, run the paper tape to verify that all counters register zero (000), and each judge shall sign the paper tape for certification. The judges shall then sign a certificate showing the numbers on the seals, the number registered on the protective counters and that the ballot is properly placed in the machine.