5 CCR s 24005

Cal. Admin. Code tit. 5, s 24005

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 5. EDUCATION
DIVISION 3. TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
CHAPTER 1. TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
ARTICLE 13. ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT BOARD
This database is current through 02/09/07, Register 2007, No. 6
s 24005. Ballot Counting.

The Election Coordinator shall create reasonable procedures to ensure
ballots are secured and canvassed in a manner consistent with commonly
accepted election practices.
Valid ballots shall be canvassed publicly by an independent, neutral agent
appointed by the System for that purpose on the date specified in the
Notice of Election at a location to be designated by the System.
Depending upon the method of balloting selected by the Election
Coordinator, the following are declared to be invalid ballots and shall
not be counted in the election:
a. Votes cast for individuals not listed as candidates on the official
ballot.

b. Ballots submitted by a person who is not an eligible voter.

c. A duplicate ballot is received from the same voter.

d. Votes cast in excess of that allowed on the ballot.

e. Ballots not forwarded or received within the time period prescribed by
the Notice of Election.

f. If a paper ballot is not forwarded through the United States Postal
Service in the valid pre-addressed and stamped return envelope that is
furnished.

g. If a paper ballot is not signed by the eligible voter.

h. Electronic ballots not cast in the manner prescribed by the System.

The candidate receiving the highest number of votes, or the winning lot as
drawn by the Election Coordinator in case of a tie vote, or the single
candidate, shall be certified by the Chief Executive Officer as having
been elected.

Note: Authority cited: Section 22200.5, Education Code.
Reference: Section 22200, Education Code.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 5-15-2003; operative upon adoption by the Teachers'
Retirement Board 3-6-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register
2003,
No. 20).

5 CCR s 24005, 5 CA ADC s 24005
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5 CA ADC s 24005

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