HRS § 11-4 - Rules and regulations

The chief election officer may make, amend, and repeal such rules and regulations governing elections held under this title, election procedures, and the selection, establishment, use, and operation of all voting systems now in use or to be adopted in the State, and all other similar matters relating thereto as in the chief election officer's judgment shall be necessary to carry out this title. In making, amending, and repealing rules and regulations for voters who cannot vote at the polls in person and all other voters, the chief election officer shall provide for voting by such persons in such manner as to insure secrecy of the ballot and to preclude tampering with the ballots of these voters and other election frauds. Such rules and regulations, when adopted in conformity with chapter 91 and upon approval by the governor, shall have the force and effect of law. [L 1970, c 26, pt of §2; gen ch 1985] Case Notes Election officer not authorized to promulgate rule prohibiting poll watchers from recording the names of those who have voted. 54 H. 254, 506 P.2d 13.