A. For a recount of ballots, the clerk shall appoint an election board.

B. A recount shall be limited in its scope to a recount of the ballots by the election board.

C. In conducting the recount, the board shall review all ballots to determine which ballots or parts of ballots were properly marked and which ballots are to be counted in the recount, and shall check the accuracy of the original count and documentation provided by the election officials. The board shall check the number of ballots and questioned ballots cast in a precinct against the registers and shall check early and absentee ballots voted against early and absentee ballots distributed. The rules in HBC 11.40.080(D) governing the counting of hand-marked ballots shall be followed in the recount.

D. The ballots and other election materials shall remain in the custody of the clerk during the recount and the highest degree of care shall be exercised to protect the ballots against alteration or mutilation. The recount shall be completed within 10 calendar days after the receipt of an application requesting a recount of the votes in a borough election. The clerk may employ additional personnel necessary to assist in the recount.

E. The clerk shall have the authority to set rules governing the intent of this section. (Ord. 14-04-373 § 4)