CA Elec Code Section 15205

(a)

A person may be employed to count, tally, and certify the ballots if he or she is not a candidate at the election and if he or she satisfies either of the following requirements:

(1)

Has the qualifications required for a precinct board member.

(2)

Is a deputy or employee of either of the following:

(A)

The governing board.

(B)

The elections official.

(b)

No person selected to count ballots need reside in any particular precinct.