Inspectors of election must perform their duties impartially, in good faith, to the best of their abilities, and as expeditiously as practical. As provided for in
Civil Code §1363.03(c)(3)&(4), inspectors of election must:
Determine the number of memberships and the voting power of each;
Determine the authenticity and effect of proxies, if proxies are used;
Receive and hold ballots;
- Hear and determine all challenges and questions in any way arising out of or in connection with the right to vote. [If there are three inspectors, the decision of a majority shall be effective in all respects as the decision of all.];
Count and tabulate votes Civil Code §1363.03(f);
Determine when the polls close [if the election is conducted entirely by means of absentee ballot, the polls may close prior to the meeting date];
Determine the result of the election [any report made by the inspectors is prima facie evidence of the facts stated in the report] Civil Code §1363.03(c)(4);
Perform such acts as may be proper to conduct the election with fairness; and
- Keep custody of the ballots until they are turned over to the association. Civil Code §1363.03(h).