The goal of the canvassing process is to obtain the true result of the election. However, in this process, ballots are not re-tallied and allegations of fraud or improprieties are not heard -- those steps come later. The steps of a canvass are designed to create a record verifying that the ballots are properly accounted for, and to make a determination about whether provisional ballots can be counted based on information available within the election materials. The board of canvassers may call in and question the election officials from the precinct if necessary, but they may not accept testimony from voters, candidates or other relating to matters outside the documents pertaining to the election. Every municipal election canvass must be conducted according to the Procedural Rules of the Secretary of State. All the materials of the election are brought before the board of canvassers.
(Ord. 05-07. Passed 10-20-05.)