COUNTING STATION MANAGER

(a) The authority establishing a central counting station shall appoint a manager of the station. Except as otherwise provided by this section, the eligibility requirements prescribed by this code for precinct election judges apply to a person appointed under this section. (b) To be eligible for appointment, a person must: (1) have knowledge and experience in the conduct of elections with the electronic voting system for which the counting station is established; and (2) be a registered voter of the political subdivision served by the authority establishing the counting station, except: (A) during the first year following the adoption of the voting system; or (B) if the person is an employee of the political subdivision that adopts or owns the voting system. (c) Employees of a political subdivision are not disqualified from appointment and, if appointed, may be paid additional compensation for their services. (d) The general custodian of election records is eligible for appointment notwithstanding the custodian's status as a candidate or officeholder. (e) The manager is in charge of the overall administration of the central counting station and the general supervision of the personnel working at the station. (f) The manager is entitled to compensation in an amount fixed by the authority establishing the counting station.