Section 15205 Of Article 2. Automated Count In A Central Location From California Elections Code >> Division 15. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 2.

. (a) A person may be employed to count, tally, and certify the ballots if he or she is not a candidate at the election and if he or she satisfies either of the following requirements:
  (1) Has the qualifications required for a precinct board member.
  (2) Is a deputy or employee of either of the following:
  (A) The governing board.
  (B) The elections official.
  (b) No person selected to count ballots need reside in any particular precinct.