If the number of election clerks allowed in a precinct is greater than two, the presiding judge may utilize one or more of the additional clerk positions to hire more clerks for shorter work periods. For example, instead of hiring one clerk for a 12-hour shift, the judge could hire three clerks for four-hour shifts, beginning at 4:00 p.m. and ending at 8:00 p.m. Clerks may be assigned to work for periods ending before any manual count or examination of ballots begins. Therefore, if no counting or examination of ballots has occurred, unnecessary clerks may be excused early, preventing unwarranted personnel expenses.

Source Note:The provisions of this §81.120 adopted to be effective November 3, 1997, 22 TexReg 10502.