State Board as Designating Entity. The State Board may: 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 Require the individual to attend a training session, read any State Board issued information, or both. Local Board as Designating Entity. A local board may: Designate an individual as an accredited challenger or watcher if the individual submits a written request that includes polling places in its jurisdiction; and Require the individual to attend a training session, read any State Board issued information, or both. 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: 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 May submit a written draft of the instructions to the State Board for review. Certificate. A designating entity shall provide each challenger or watcher it designates with a signed certificate, in the form prescribed by the State Board. The certificate shall be signed by: If a candidate is the designating entity, the candidate; 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 If a group of voters is the designating entity, the chairman or treasurer of the political committee. The signature of the designating entity shall be: An original signature; or A copy of an original signature. A designating entity shall provide the local board with: Copies of completed certificates; or A list of individuals designated as challengers and watchers.