R623-12-1. Purpose

(1) Pursuant to Subsection 20A-4-104(1)(f), this rule outlines processes to ensure that before each election return is approved as official, the automatic tabulating equipment passes a post election audit to ensure that each ballot was tabulated accurately. (2) Pursuant to Section 20A-3a-402.5, this rule outlines procedures for an audit of signature comparisons made between signatures on envelopes and voter signatures maintained by the election officer. (3) Pursuant to Subsection 20A-9-408(9), this rule outlines procedures for audits of signatures reviewed for candidate nomination petitions.