Md. Code Regs. 33.07.07.01 - Designating Entities
A. State Board as
Designating Entity. The State Board may:
(1)
Designate an individual as an accredited challenger or watcher if the
individual submits a written request that includes polling places in more than
one county; and
(2) Require the
individual to attend a training session, read any State Board issued
information, or both.
B.
Local Board as Designating Entity. A local board may:
(1) Designate an individual as an accredited
challenger or watcher if the individual submits a written request that includes
polling places in its jurisdiction; and
(2) Require the individual to attend a
training session, read any State Board issued information, or both.
C. Other Designating Entities. If
a designating entity other than the State Board or a local board intends to
distribute instructions to the individual or individuals it designates, the
designating entity:
(1) May not provide
information that conflicts with the Election Law Article, Annotated Code of
Maryland, Title 33 of COMAR, and other State Board issued information;
and
(2) May submit a written draft
of the instructions to the State Board for review.
D. Certificate.
(1) A designating entity shall provide each
challenger or watcher it designates with a signed certificate, in the form
prescribed by the State Board.
(2)
The certificate shall be signed by:
(a) If a
candidate is the designating entity, the candidate;
(b) If a political party is the designating
entity, an officer, executive director of the entity, or other person
authorized to sign on behalf of the entity; or
(c) If a group of voters is the designating
entity, the chairman or treasurer of the political committee.
(3) The signature of the
designating entity shall be:
(a) An original
signature; or
(b) A copy of an
original signature.
(4)
A designating entity shall provide the local board with:
(a) Copies of completed certificates;
or
(b) A list of individuals
designated as challengers and watchers.
Notes
Regulations .01 under new chapter, Challengers or Watchers adopted effective March 19, 2012 (39:5 Md. R. 384)
Regulation .01C amended effective July 23, 2012 (39:14 Md. R. 839); amended effective 51:7 Md. R. 321-354, eff.
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