Regulation .01 Designating Entities.
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A.
State Board as Designating Entity. The State Board may:
(1)
Designate an individual as an accredited challenger or watcher if the individual submits a written request that includes polling places in more than one county; and
(2)
Require the individual to attend a training session, read any State Board issued information, or both.
B.
Local Board as Designating Entity. A local board may:
(1)
Designate an individual as an accredited challenger or watcher if the individual submits a written request that includes polling places in its jurisdiction; and
(2)
Require the individual to attend a training session, read any State Board issued information, or both.
C.
Other Designating Entities. If a designating entity other than the State Board or a local board intends to distribute instructions to the individual or individuals it designates, the designating entity:
(1)
May not provide information that conflicts with the Election Law Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, Title 33 of COMAR, and other State Board issued information; and
(2)
May submit a written draft of the instructions to the State Board for review.
D.
Certificate.
(1)
A designating entity shall provide each challenger or watcher it designates with a signed certificate, in the form prescribed by the State Board.
(2)
The certificate shall be signed by:
(a)
If a candidate is the designating entity, the candidate;
(b)
If a political party is the designating entity, an officer, executive director of the entity, or other person authorized to sign on behalf of the entity; or
(c)
If a group of voters is the designating entity, the chairman or treasurer of the political committee.
(3)
The signature of the designating entity shall be:
(a)
An original signature; or
(b)
A copy of an original signature.
(4)
A designating entity shall provide the local board with:
(a)
Copies of completed certificates; or
(b)
A list of individuals designated as challengers and watchers.