1. Johnnie McLean, Deputy Director of Administration - NC State Board of Elections Recounts August 14, 2012 Election Recounts Anticipate the possibility of a recount – be prepared Always audit ballot reconciliation forms, ATVs, machine tapes, etc. Upon notification by State Board of Elections, schedule, plan and prioritize recount procedures Notify State Board of Elections of recounts of any local contests or discretionary recounts

2. Johnnie McLean, Deputy Director of Administration - NC State Board of Elections Recounts August 14, 2012 Election Recounts Publish Recount notice with time and place, and all other necessary details Be sure to notify all concerned parties and media Anyone can attend Fully document everything!

3. Johnnie McLean, Deputy Director of Administration - NC State Board of Elections Recounts August 14, 2012 Use accepted audit procedures Consistent security practices Good public and media relations Provide clear explanation of recount procedures Document reconciliation of any difference in votes For Successful Recounts:

4. Statutes and Guidelines Precinct Uniformity - Chapter 04 - Recounts and Checklists Discretionary recountGS 163-182.7(a)GS 163-182.7(a) General guidelines08 NCAC 9.010608 NCAC 9.0106 Mandatory recount for county racesGS 163-182.7(b)GS 163-182.7(b) Mandatory recount for statewide racesGS 163-182.7(c)GS 163-182.7(c) Manual hand-to-eye recount08 NCAC 9.010908 NCAC 9.0109 Recount of DRE (direct record)08 NCAC 9.010808 NCAC 9.0108 Recount of optical scan ballots8 NCAC 9.01078 NCAC 9.0107 Rules for recounts: To be set by SBEGS 163-182.7(d)GS 163-182.7(d) Sample hand-to-eye recount prior to full recountGS 163-182.7AGS 163-182.7A Second recount: Candidate’s (limited) right to demandGS 163-182.7AGS 163-182.7A Tie vote: Recount required in certain circumstancesGS 163-111(d)GS 163-111(d) Johnnie McLean, Deputy Director of Administration - NC State Board of Elections Recounts August 14, 2012