# Board of Elections Recount Canvass Meeting

**Body:** Burke County Government — Board of Elections
**Date:** November 22, 2024 12:00 AM EST (2024-11-22T00:00:00-05:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1781

## Summary

The upcoming Board of Elections meeting, scheduled for November 22nd, will focus on finalizing the results from recent elections through a recount canvass. The primary purpose of this meeting is to review ballots and ensure accuracy following the election, a crucial step in certifying official results. While specific races or precincts will be addressed, the overall goal is to validate the integrity of the voting process.

During this meeting, Board members will meticulously examine ballots and tally votes from designated precincts as part of the recount canvass. The Board is expected to formally approve the final, certified election results after this process. Citizens may be particularly interested in understanding how recounts work and the measures taken to ensure fair and accurate elections.

It's important to note that this meeting is a technical review of election procedures and ballot counts. While the public isn't directly involved in the recount process, observing this meeting can provide valuable insight into how elections are verified and certified by your local Board of Elections.

## Agenda

- [CALL TO ORDER](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1781/item/12176)
- [PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FOLLOWED BY A MOMENT OF SILENCE](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1781/item/12177)
- [PUBLIC COMMENTS – 2 MINS. PER PERSON](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1781/item/12178)
- [APPROVE/ AMEND AGENDA](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1781/item/12179)
- [BUSINESS:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1781/item/12180)
- [UPDATES FROM DEPUTY DIRECTOR](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1781/item/12181)
- [CANVASS OF RECOUNT FO NC SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RACE SEAT 06](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1781/item/12182)
- [CHANGE DATE FOR PROTEST HEARING FILED BY JEFFERSON GRIFFIN](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1781/item/12183)
- [ADJOURN](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1781/item/12184)

## Votes

- Linda Walker made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. — Passed, 7-0
- Linda Walker made the motion to change the protest hearing to comply with state guidelines to Monday Dec. 2 at 2PM. — Passed, 7-0

## Documents

- [minutes_2024-11-22.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1781?document=4198)
- [agenda_2024-11-22.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1781?document=4196)
- [agenda_packet_2024-11-22.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1781?document=4197)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://burkeconc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/843)