Creation of special election boards; appointment of members to boards

1. To facilitate the processing and computation of votes cast at an election conducted under a mechanical voting system, the city clerk shall create a computer program and processing accuracy board, and may create: (a) A central ballot inspection board; (b) A mail ballot inspection board; (c) A ballot duplicating board; (d) A ballot processing and packaging board; and (e) Such additional boards or appoint such officers as the city clerk deems necessary for the expeditious processing of ballots. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the city clerk may determine the number of members to constitute any board. The city clerk shall make any appointments from among competent persons who are registered voters in this State. The same person may be appointed to more than one board but must meet the qualifications for each board to which he or she is appointed. 3. If the city clerk creates a ballot duplicating board, the city clerk shall appoint to the board at least two members. The members of the ballot duplicating board must not all be of the same political party. 4. All persons appointed pursuant to this section serve at the pleasure of the city clerk.