California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 4 — General Provisions, Part 5 — Common Interest Developments, Chapter 6 — Association Governance, Article 4 — Member Election, Section 5125
The sealed ballots, signed voter envelopes, voter list, proxies, candidate registration list, and tally sheet of votes cast by electronic secret ballot shall at all times be in the custody of the inspector or inspectors of elections or at a location designated by the inspector or inspectors until after the tabulation of the vote, and until the time allowed by Section 5145 for challenging the election has expired, at which time custody shall be transferred to the association. If there is a recount or other challenge to the election process, the inspector or inspectors of elections shall, upon written request, make the ballots and the tally sheet of votes cast by electronic secret ballot available for inspection and review by an association member or the member’s authorized representative. Any recount shall be conducted in a manner that preserves the confidentiality of the vote.
Notes
Requires sealed ballots, signed voter envelopes, voter and candidate lists, proxies, and electronic tally sheets to remain with election inspectors or their designated location through tabulation and the election-challenge period, then transfer to the association. On a recount or challenge, inspectors must make ballots and electronic tally sheets available upon written request while preserving vote confidentiality.
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