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Town of Canton, MA General & Zoning Bylaws

Section 15. Teller Voting Procedure 4-15

Section 15. Teller Voting Procedure 4-15 a. That two tellers for each of the three seating sections of the hall be assigned, plus one teller for the official’s table. b. That residents be requested to stay in their places until a total vote is completed and announced. 4-12 Section 12 replaced under article 35, ATM April 26, 2006. 4-13 Inserted under article 34, ATM 1951. 4-14 Inserted under article 10, ATM 1965. 4-15 Inserted under article 63, ATM 1971. 13 c. That the doors to the hall be closed during the tallying of a vote and standees be required to take a seat in the hall or any place designated by the Moderator. d. That a list of at least 20 volunteer tellers be kept by the moderator and that they be used on a rotating basis. e. That a tallied vote be posted, by section, as it is taken, on a large blackboard. f. That all votes be counted and recorded “Ayes” first and “Nays” second.