Early Voting Officials

(1) In any election in which voting machines are utilized, the county election commissions shall appoint a sufficient number of early voting officials to insure the integrity of the ballot and smooth operation of the election. Special attention shall be given to ensure that the voting machines are secured at all times to ensure against unauthorized use. The commission shall appoint two early voting officials. Members of the election commission representing the majority party shall appoint one official, and members representing the minority party shall appoint one official. In appointing additional early voting officials as need requires, the members of the commission of the majority and minority parties should continue to alternate in appointing officials. (2) Duties of the early voting officials shall be to assist the voter in casting his or her vote as allowed by law, including, but not limited to, the following: operating voting machines, attesting ballots, verifying signatures, completing applications, issuing ballots, assisting disabled voters, and conducting machine PROCEDURES FOR EARLY VOTING ON MECHANICAL CHAPTER 1360-2-15 LEVER MACHINES inspections. The registrar shall direct the early voting officials according to the election code in carrying out their duties. Early voting officials shall be given an oath as detailed in T.C.A. §2-1-111.