Section 46.01 - General Provisions(1)Definitions. Terms shall have the meanings provided in M.G.L. c. 50, § 1. In addition: Audited Precinct shall mean any precinct selected under M.G.L. c. 54, § 109A(c) to be audited.
Local Election Official shall mean a city or town clerk, members of the boards of registrars or election commissioners.
Secretary shall mean the Secretary of the Commonwealth or his or her designee.
(2)Application. The procedures set forth in 950 CMR 46.00 shall apply to the administration of audits conducted following any presidential general election, except to the extent provided otherwise.(3)Amendment. 950 CMR 46.00 may be amended at any time in the manner provided by law. Any interested person may petition the Secretary requesting the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any regulation, under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 4. This petition shall be considered by the Secretary within 30 days after filing.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1335, eff. 3/24/2017.