(1) The canvass board shall:
(a) Reconcile the ballots cast in an election to confirm that the number of ballots counted in that election does not exceed the number of ballots cast in that election;
(b) Reconcile the ballots cast in each precinct in the county to confirm that the number of ballots cast does not exceed the number of registered electors in the precinct; and
(c) Certify the abstract of votes cast in any election and transmit the certification to the secretary of state. A majority of canvass board members' signatures shall be sufficient to certify the abstract of votes cast in any election. When unable to certify the abstract of votes by the majority of the board for any reason, the canvass board shall transmit the noncertified abstract of votes to the secretary of state along with a written report detailing the reason for noncertification.
Source: L. 99: Entire section added, p. 478, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2009: Entire section amended, (HB 09-1336), ch. 261, p. 1199, § 9, effective August 5.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 10 - Survey of Returns
Part 1 - Survey of Returns - Partisan Elections
§ 1-10-101. Canvass Board for Partisan Elections - Appointment, Fees, Oaths
§ 1-10-101.5. Duties of the Canvass Board
§ 1-10-102. Official Abstract of Votes Cast - Certification
§ 1-10-103. Transmitting Returns to the Secretary of State - Total of Results
§ 1-10-104. Imperfect Returns - Corrections
§ 1-10-105. Election Results - Certification by Secretary of State
§ 1-10-106. Summary of Election Results - Statewide Elections - Early Voting