N.R.S. 293C.665 – Computer program and processing accuracy board: Appointment; duties
Overview of Statute
This section provides for the creation and duties of the computer program and processing accuracy board.
Statute
1. The city clerk shall appoint the members of the computer program and processing accuracy board not later than 7 days before the election in which they will serve.
2. The board shall verify that:
(a) Any invalid voting of a ballot will cause it to be rejected.
(b) Votes can be counted for each candidate and proposition.
(c) Any overvote for an office or proposition will cause a rejection of the vote for that office or proposition.
(d) Where multiple votes may be cast, the maximum number of votes permitted a voter cannot be exceeded without rejecting the vote for that selection, but any undervote will be counted.
(e) A voter’s omission to vote or the voter’s irregular vote on any particular office or proposition will not prevent the counting of his or her vote as to any other office or proposition on the ballot.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 3446)
1. Definition for Clerk
The election board officer designated or assigned to make the record of the election in the roster, tally list and challenge list in the precinct, district or polling place in which such officer is appointed.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.040.
2. Definition for Board
As used in NRS 295.075 to 295.125, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “board” means the board of county commissioners.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.075.
3. Definition for Ballot
The record of a voter’s preference of candidates and questions voted upon at an election. The term includes, without limitation, any paper given to a voter upon which the voter places his or her vote and any electronic storage tapes.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.025.
4. Definition for Undervote
A ballot that has been cast by a voter but shows no legally valid selection for any candidate for a particular office or for a ballot question.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.119.
5. Definition for Candidate
Any person:
1. Who files a declaration of candidacy;
2. Who files an acceptance of candidacy;
3. Whose name appears on an official ballot at any election; or
4. Who has received one or more contributions in excess of $100, regardless of whether:
(a) The person has filed a declaration of candidacy or an acceptance of candidacy; or
(b) The name of the person appears on an official ballot at any election.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.005.