HERBERT R. O'CONOR, GOVERNOR. 1527

election precincts at least one hour before the time set for
opening the polls at each election, and shall cause each machine
to be set up in the proper manner for use in voting. Each
machine shall then remain sealed until the examination im-
mediately preceding the opening of the polls prescribed by this
sub-title.

(b) The Board of Supervisors of Elections shall provide
ample protection against molestation of and injury to the vot-
ing machine, and, for that purpose, the said Board or any
of the judges of election shall and may call upon any police
officer to furnish such assistance as may be necessary, and it
shall be the duty of police officers to furnish such assistance
when so requested by the said Board or by any judge of elec-
tion.

(c) The said Board shall furnish, at the expense of the city
or county, as the case may be, and deliver with each voting
machine:

(1) Two diagrams or sample ballots, of suitable size, rep-
resenting such part of the face of such voting machine as will
be in use in the election, and accompanied by illustrated direc-
tions for voting on the machine. Such diagrams shall be posted
prominently outside the enclosed space within the polling-place.

(2) A mechanically operated model of a portion of the face
of a voting machine, for the instruction of voters. Such model
shall be placed in the polling-place and at or outside of the
guard-rail

(3) A seal, for sealing the machine after the polls are closed,
unless the construction of the machine is such that the machine
is automatically locked and sealed when the results are ex-
posed; an envelope for the return of the keys, if the construc-
tion of the voting machine shall permit their separate return;
and such other election materials and supplies as may be
necessary, or as may be required by law.

86. (a) The Board of Supervisors of Elections shall deliver
the keys, which unlock the operating mechanism and the reg-
istering counters or counter compartment of the voting
machine, to one of the judges of election not earlier than noon
of the Saturday preceding an election, nor later than three-
quarters of an hour before the time set for the opening of the
polls, and shall take his receipt therefor. The keys shall be
enclosed in a sealed envelope, on which shall be written or
printed: (1) the number of the voting machine; (2) the name
or designation of the precinct; (3) the number of the seal; and
(4) the number registered on the protective counter or device
as reported by the custodian.

(b) The judges shall meet at their respective polls on elec-
tion day at least one-half hour before the opening of the polls,
and shall then inspect the equipment furnished, and if at least