Section 15204 Of Article 2. Automated Count In A Central Location From California Elections Code >> Division 15. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 2.

. All proceedings at the central counting place, or counting places, if applicable, shall be open to the view of the public but no person, except one employed and designated for the purpose by the elections official or his or her authorized deputy, shall touch any ballot container. Access to the area where electronic data processing equipment is being operated may be restricted to those persons authorized by the elections official.