ORS 254.478: Preparation for counting ballots; scanning ballots into vote tally system.

(1) Subject to ORS 260.705, upon receipt of ballots, the county clerk may:

      (a) Begin opening return identification envelopes of ballots and any used secrecy envelopes of ballots; and

      (b) In accordance with a security plan approved by the Secretary of State under ORS 254.074, begin scanning ballots into a vote tally system.

      (2) The county clerk may take any other actions that are necessary to count ballots.