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- All processes affecting ballot counting are open to the public for observation and are conducted according to the Voting System Procedures issued by the Secretary of State.
- All Vote by Mail ballot voter signatures on return identification envelopes are compared to signatures on the voter registration cards.
- Before the polls are open, poll workers mark an "A" next to the names of voters who requested a Vote by Mail ballot. In order to vote at the polls, the voter must surrender the Vote by Mail ballot or vote a provisional ballot which is researched before being added to the count.
- Voters at polls announce their names and addresses, and must sign the roster before receiving ballots.
- After the election, records of Vote by Mail and poll voters are reconciled to reveal any attempt at voting twice.
- A Logic and Accuracy Board tests all counting hardware and software according to State guidelines. Ballot counting programs and test results are secured and on deposit with the Secretary of State prior to the election.
- Official Observer Panels are convened. Representatives are solicited from the County Grand Jury, the League of Women Voters, media, the political parties, city clerks and civic organizations. Observers verify logic and accuracy testing and observe ballot receipt, counting and post-election counts.
- The Official Canvass must be completed before election results can be certified. This process audits computer counts against poll worker records and Vote by Mail voting reports.
- The One Percent Manual Tally is conducted during the canvass. One percent (1%) of all precincts, selected at random by the Elections Official, and including every race and Measure, are manually tallied and balanced against computer counts. The results must agree. If not, ballots are counted again to determine the accurate count.
- Election materials are secured in locked storage until the canvass is complete. At that time, they are sealed and preserved in compliance with State law.
- All visitors to the ROV office, beyond the front counter, must sign in and receive a badge before entering. All employees must wear identification badges.
- Election night security is provided by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
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