It is the intent of these regulations to provide standard procedures for removing voting results from machines used in early voting in the State of Tennessee in such a manner that:
- (a) The freedom and purity of the ballot is safeguarded;
- (b) The several county election commissions in this state shall be able to use voting machines for early voting and retain the option to use the same machines on election day;
- (c) Each voter’s vote will be accurately and honestly counted;
- (d) A uniform procedure for removing results from machines used in early voting will be in use throughout the State of Tennessee;
- (e) Maximum participation by all citizens in the electoral process will be encouraged; and
- (f) The total of votes cast will accurately reflect the will of the voters participating in any given election.
Authority: T.C.A. §§2—11—201(c) and 2—6—304(e). Administrative History: Original rule filed September 21, 1995; effective January 28, 1996.