Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8, § 72170
Tally of Ballots.
Effective Oct 1, 2024Register 2024, No. 23Authority cited: Sections 3541.3(g) and 3603, Government Code; and Sections 30751, 40122, 70122, 90300, 98162.5, 100301, 101344, 102403, 103401, 120505, 125521, Appendix 1, Section 4.4 and Appendix 2, Section 13.91, Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections 25052, 28851, 30751, 40122, 50121, 70122, 90300, 95651, 98162.5, 100301, 101344, 102403, 103401, 120505, 125521, Appendix 1, Section 4.4 and Appendix 2, Section 13.91, Public Utilities Code.State of California
- (a) Each party shall be allowed to station one or more authorized agents at the ballot count to verify the tally of ballots.
- (b) At the conclusion of the counting of ballots, SMCS shall serve a tally of the ballots on each party.
- (c) Unless otherwise authorized by statute, a majority of the valid votes cast shall determine the outcome of the election.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 3541.3(g) and 3603, Government Code; and Sections 30751, 40122, 70122, 90300, 98162.5, 100301, 101344, 102403, 103401, 120505, 125521, Appendix 1, Section 4.4 and Appendix 2, Section 13.91, Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections 25052, 28851, 30751, 40122, 50121, 70122, 90300, 95651, 98162.5, 100301, 101344, 102403, 103401, 120505, 125521, Appendix 1, Section 4.4 and Appendix 2, Section 13.91, Public Utilities Code.
History
1. New section filed 6-5-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 23).