(1) The election board of each election precinct in which a voting machine is to be used shall meet at the polling place for the election precinct at least thirty (30) minutes before the time set for opening the polls. Before preparing the machine for voting, the election board shall proceed as prescribed in subsection (2) of this section.
(2)  The election board shall:
(a)  Cause the voting machine to be placed where it can be conveniently attended by the election board and conveniently operated by the voters and where the ballot labels on the machines can be plainly seen by the election board and the public when not being voted on.
(b)  Cause the model to be placed where each voter can conveniently operate it and receive instructions on the model as to the manner of voting before entering the voting machine booth.
(c)  Determine that the ballot labels are in the proper place on the machine.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 34-2415

  • Ballot: means any material used or the voting surface of a direct recording electronic system on which votes are cast for offices, candidates and measures. See Idaho Code 34-2401
  • Election: means all state, county, city, district and other political subdivision elections including bond issue elections. See Idaho Code 34-2401
  • Model: means a mechanically operated model of a portion of the face of the machine illustrating the means of voting. See Idaho Code 34-2401
  • Precinct: includes all election districts. See Idaho Code 34-2401
  • Voting machine: means :
Idaho Code 34-2401
(3)  After performing their duties as provided in this section, the election board shall certify to the fact in the appropriate places in the poll book.