Cal. Civ. Code §5115
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Secret ballot procedure — Double envelope and tabulation
Sets the double-envelope secret ballot procedure. The ballot is mailed inside an envelope marked with the voter's identification, sealed inside a second envelope containing only the ballot. The inspector verifies member identity, separates ballots from identification envelopes, and tabulates the count after the polls close.
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| Ref | Requirement |
|---|---|
| (b) | California requires a two-envelope system: an outer envelope identifies the voter, and a separate inner envelope holds the unmarked ballot. The inspector verifies eligibility on the outer envelope before opening the inner. |
| (d) | Ballot counting is a public event. Any owner can watch the inspector count the ballots after polls close. |
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